1952 in film

See also: 1951 in film, other events of 1952, 1953 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Table of contents

1 Events 2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Births 4 Deaths 5 Other Movies Released

Events

• February 20 - The film The African Queen opens (Capitol Theatre in New York City).
• September 30 - The Cinerama widescreen system, invented by Fred Waller, debuts with the film This Is Cinerama.

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. This Is Cinerama
2. The Greatest Show on Earth, produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston, James Stewart and others
3. The World in His Arms
4. Invasion USA
5. Umberto D
6. Ikiru

Births

• June 7 - Liam Neeson, actor
• September 12 - Neil Peart, drummer/songwriter

Deaths

• May 8 � Walter Fox, US movie producer

Other Movies Released