Top 17 Family Movies Hits from 1955

Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while. This turns out to be a bad move, as no dog is above the law. Check out Lady and the Tramp / IMDB / YouTube

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo. Get info on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea / IMDB / YouTube

Two bumbling Americans stumble on the discovery of a lifetime when their search for a mummy leads them to a sacred medallion that holds the key to buried treasure. Details on Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy / IMDB / YouTube

A man futilely struggles to make his fortune with a frog that sings and dances, but only when it is alone with the owner. See more about One Froggy Evening / IMDB / YouTube

American frontiersman Davy Crockett fights in the Creek Indian War, is elected to the U.S. Congress and fights for Texas at the Alamo. Explore Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier / IMDB / YouTube

One day a young boy finds a fossil of trilobite. Together with his three friends they set off on an adventurous journey through prehistory, up to the beginning of time. Read about A Journey to the Beginning of Time / IMDB / YouTube

Tomboyish outcast Cinder Ella and the duke's charming son Charles fall in love in this comedic rendition of the classic fairy tale. Details on The Glass Slipper / 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. Info on The Seven Little Foys / IMDB / YouTube

Bugs Bunny gets himself adopted as a pet by a kindly soul who has been feeding him carrots every day. Bugs' friend turns out to be Dr. Jekyll who drinks his evil potion and turns into a monster. Learn about Hyde and Hare / 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. Learn about A Man Called Peter / IMDB / YouTube

In London's working-class East End, a young boy is told a story by a neighbor that a unicorn can grant wishes. The hopeful boy buys a baby goat, believing it to be a real unicorn, and sets about to prove that it can bring fortune. Get info on A Kid for Two Farthings / IMDB / YouTube

As a disciplinary measure, the Army transfers a heavy-handed Major to a ROTC academy where he must shape-up cadets and improve the school's overall ratings. Learn about The Private War of Major Benson / IMDB / YouTube

While cooking a tin can, the Coyote spots a better meal rushing by- the Road Runner. But making himself into a giant arrow doesn't catch the bird, and the book, How to Tar and Feather a Road Runner, isn't much help either. Look into Guided Muscle / IMDB / YouTube

Among the strategies that fail in Wile E. Coyote's attempts to catch the Roadrunner: glue on the road, a giant rubber band, an outboard motor in a wash tub, and dressing in drag as a female Roadrunner. Check out Ready.. Set.. Zoom! / IMDB / YouTube

Jerry's little duckling friend has packed his bag and is all set to fly south for the winter despite the book Jerry keeps showing him that points out that domestic ducks do not fly south, and despite his obvious inability to fly at all. But that doesn't stop him from ending up in Tom's frying pan, at least briefly. Details on Southbound Duckling / IMDB / YouTube

Beekeeper Donald catches Humphrey the bear raiding his hives. He complains to Ranger Woodlore, who assembles his bears and lectures them. Donald puts up a barbed wire fence, which slows Humphrey down a bit, but doesn't stop him. Get info on Beezy Bear / IMDB / YouTube

Park ranger Donald sends his bears off to hibernate, but Humphrey would rather stay in his hammock, run out for a glass of water, etc., than sleep; when he does get to sleep, his snoring gets him thrown out. His search for a new bed leads him right into the ranger's house. See more about Bearly Asleep / IMDB / YouTube