Top 28 Biography Movies Fan Favorites from 1956

A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. Info on The King and I / IMDB / YouTube

The life of brilliant but tortured artist Vincent van Gogh. Look into Lust for Life / IMDB / YouTube

An opportunistic businessman tries to pass off a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and she is so convincing that even the biggest skeptics believe her. Learn about Anastasia / IMDB / YouTube

Boxer Rocky Graziano's biopic, based on his autobiography, from childhood to his World Middleweight Championship title win at age 28 in 1947. See more about Somebody Up There Likes Me / IMDB / YouTube

Musashi Miyamoto is challenged to a duel by a confident swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. He agrees to fight him in a year's time. Get info on Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island / IMDB / YouTube

A tale of the wicked deformed King and his conquests, both on the battlefield and in the boudoir. See more about Richard III / IMDB / YouTube

The life and military conquests of Alexander III of Macedon (July 20/21, 356 - June 10/11, 323 B.C.), commonly known as Alexander the Great. Find out about Alexander the Great / IMDB / YouTube

Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan. Get info on The Conqueror / IMDB / YouTube

Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII. Read about Reach for the Sky / IMDB / YouTube

A filmed record of Pablo Picasso painting numerous canvases for the camera, allowing us to see his creative process at work. More about The Mystery of Picasso / IMDB / YouTube

The life story of the famous pianist and band leader of the 1930s and 1940s. More about The Eddy Duchin Story / IMDB / YouTube

The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band. Get info on The Benny Goodman Story / IMDB / YouTube

An agent sent from Washington in 1874 takes charge of an Apache reservation and has the oppressive US Army back off, which creates conflicts and causes the Indians to have great respect for him. Get info on Walk the Proud Land / IMDB / YouTube

Eastern lawyer Sam Houston moves to Texas. At the request of President Jackson, he leads the Texan independence movement and wins the decisive battle against the Mexican army to gain Texas independence. Read about The First Texan / IMDB / YouTube

In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and establish a network of Catholic missions. Look into Seven Cities of Gold / IMDB / YouTube

Ray joins Buddy and Lew to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. Soon, they've got several hits on Broadway, but Buddy's ambition leads to friction among the group, as the other 2 feel increasingly left out. Details on The Best Things in Life Are Free / IMDB / YouTube

The life and career of German composer Richard Wagner. Info on Magic Fire / IMDB / YouTube

Rajguru (Sohrab Modi) decides that Jhansi should get its proper recognition in history. He comes across a young girl Manu (the young Rani Lakshmibai) played by Baby Shikha. Her father has been hit by a carriage driven by an English driver. She gathers a few children to confront the driver. This and her confrontation with an elephant impresses the Rajguru who takes her. Get info on Jhansi Ki Rani / IMDB / YouTube

A comedy about the celebrated 18th century comedienne, Kitty Clive Look into Kitty Clive / IMDB / YouTube