Greatest 16 Biography Movies Releases from 1955

Depicts the early life of the legendary warrior Musashi Miyamoto; his years as an aspiring warrior, an outlaw and finally a true samurai. Explore Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto / IMDB / YouTube

Musashi Miyamoto returns to Kyoto after years of absence. After a series of fights against the Yoshioka School, he challenges its master to a duel. Learn about Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple / IMDB / YouTube

When she is reduced to appearing in a circus, a notorious beauty thinks back on her past loves. Explore Lola Montès / IMDB / YouTube

The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film. Explore To Hell and Back / IMDB / YouTube

A widowed Chinese-English doctor falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist Revolution. See more about Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing / IMDB / YouTube

A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom. Find out about Love Me or Leave Me / IMDB / YouTube

Desiree Clary falls for Napoleon but marries Bernadotte, while Josephine weds Napoleon to become Empress before being dismissed for not producing an heir. Explore Désirée / IMDB / YouTube

In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor. See more about The Long Gray Line / IMDB / YouTube

Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) overcomes court intrigue to win favor with Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World. See more about The Virgin Queen / IMDB / YouTube

Susan Hayward stars as singer-actress Lillian Roth, whose rise to stardom was nearly destroyed by alcoholism. Look into I'll Cry Tomorrow / IMDB / YouTube

A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces. Details on The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell / IMDB / YouTube

After the young wife of vaudevillian Eddie Foy passes away, he incorporates their seven children into the act and takes it on the road. Learn about The Seven Little Foys / IMDB / YouTube

This movie chronicles Australian-born opera star Marjorie Lawrence's success, her battle with polio, and her eventual career comeback. Check out Interrupted Melody / IMDB / YouTube

The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events. Check out A Man Called Peter / IMDB / YouTube

England, the 19th century. Young Victoria is crowned to be the queen of England. She aims to do her best in order to help her country prosper. However, the family and her trustful advisor, Lord Melbourne, plan marriage for her. She is to get married to a German prince Albert. But Victoria sees her future differently and decides to leave London for a few days. She goes. Learn about The Story of Vickie / IMDB / YouTube

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing is the true story of Evelyn Nesbit (Dame Joan Collins), a beautiful showgirl caught in a love triangle with elderly architect Stanford White (Ray Milland) and eccentric young millionaire Harry K. Thaw (Farley Granger). Info on The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing / IMDB / YouTube