1954 National Board of Review – Top Ten Films Winner
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
A Star Is Born
A film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral.
Beat the Devil
On their way to Africa are a group of rogues who hope to get rich there, and a seemingly innocent British couple. They meet and things happen…
Executive Suite
When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice presidents vie to see who will replace him.
On the Waterfront
An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.
Sabrina
A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family’s chauffeur, but it’s his more serious brother who would be the better man for her.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
The Country Girl
A director hires an alcoholic has-been and strikes up a stormy relationship with the actor’s wife, who he believes is the cause of all the man’s problems.
The Unconquered
This documentary chronicles the life of Helen Keller, who was struck by an illness as a young child that left her both blind and deaf. Aided by her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller is…
The Vanishing Prairie
Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.