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. November 27 - Bwana Devil, the first feature-length color 3-D movie, is released. Top Grossing Films of the Year This Is Cinerama The Greatest Show on Earth, produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston, James Stewart and others The World in His Arms Invasion USA Umberto D Ikiru Academy Awards Best Picture: The Greatest Show on Earth - DeMille, Paramount Best Actor: Gary Cooper - High Noon Best Actress: Shirley Booth - Come Back, Little Sheba Births June 7 - Liam Neeson, actor September 12 - Neil Peart, drummer/songwriter Deaths May 8 – Walter Fox, US movie producer October 26 - Hattie McDaniel, actress Other Movies Released
