Greatest 16 Biography Movies Highly Rated Released in 1952

The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century. Learn about Viva Zapata! / IMDB / YouTube

A series of vignettes depicting the lives of the original Franciscan monks, including their leader and the bumbling Ginepro. Learn about The Flowers of St. Francis / IMDB / YouTube

David Marshall Williams is sent to a prison farm where he works in the tool shop and eventually develops the precursor of the famous M-1 Carbine automatic rifle used in World War II. Get info on Carbine Williams / IMDB / YouTube

A talented singer's musical career begins to soar. See more about With a Song in My Heart / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of the life of William Friese-Greene, a British inventor and early pioneer in cinema. Look into The Magic Box / IMDB / YouTube

The success and decline of songwriter Gus Kahn is portrayed, with his wife, Grace Kahn, sticking by him the whole time. Explore I'll See You in My Dreams / IMDB / YouTube

Nebraska farmboy Grover Cleveland Alexander achieves baseball stardom before war injuries and alcoholism derail his career, but through his wife's faithful efforts he gets a chance for a comeback and redemption. Check out The Winning Team / IMDB / YouTube

A short film from Margaret Tait capturing the daily life of her mother, Ga. More about A Portrait of Ga / IMDB / YouTube

The homespun humorist and social critic starts as a cowboy and goes on to vaudeville, movies, and radio. See more about The Story of Will Rogers / IMDB / YouTube

A young woman decides to become a doctor at a time when women are not being made welcome in the field of medicine. Eventually, her determination and skills end up earning the respect of her male counterparts. Read about The Girl in White / IMDB / YouTube

A story of the formative years in Chopin's life between 1825 and 1831, a time of social unrest throughout Europe, of rising nationalism, and of cries for reform. Chopin, an outstanding student in music, and inflamed with the revolutionary spirit in his native Poland, gives a number of concerts which are praised by the aristocracy. His fame growing, he sets out on tour. Look into Young Chopin / IMDB / YouTube

Otsukarci, a wandering Turkish warrior, befriends Mongol chieftain Genghis Khan, and helps him in his battle against a rival warlord, saving his life in the process. Grateful, the Khan offers him a top position as one of his generals, but Otskarci turns him down, preferring to continue his own journey. However, fate has another surprise in store for him. Learn about Kiziltug - Cengiz Han / IMDB / YouTube