Top 25 History Movies Fan Favorites from 1954

In ancient Egypt, a poor orphan becomes a genial physician and is eventually appointed at the Pharaoh's court where he witnesses palace intrigues and learns dangerous royal secrets. See more about The Egyptian / IMDB / YouTube

A samurai pursues a married lady-in-waiting. Find out about Gate of Hell / IMDB / YouTube

In first-century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its alleged magical powers. Look into Demetrius and the Gladiators / IMDB / YouTube

Mexican workers at a zinc mine call a general strike. It is only through the solidarity of the workers, and importantly the indomitable resolve of their wives, mothers, and daughters, that they eventually triumph. Explore Salt of the Earth / IMDB / YouTube

Three men of varying social standing - a viceroy, a bullfighter, and a soldier - vie for the affections of an actress in 18th-century Peru. Get info on The Golden Coach / IMDB / YouTube

Peasant Myles Falworth is trained for knighthood and is groomed by various nobles to defeat the evil Earl of Alban who's plotting to usurp King Henry IV's throne. Check out The Black Shield of Falworth / IMDB / YouTube

1942 and the island of Malta is battling for survival. The threat of invasion by Axis forces is increasing as air raids wear down its defence. Entering this maelstrom is Flight Lieutenant Peter Ross, an RAF photo-reconnaissance pilot. Info on Malta Story / IMDB / YouTube

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver, and sculpt around its rim, the faces of the disciples and Jesus. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah, by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks. Find out about The Silver Chalice / IMDB / YouTube

In 1796, Captain George Bryan Beau Brummell of the 10th Royal Hussars Regiment offends the Prince of Wales with his straightforward outspokenness and gets fired from the Army but is chosen as the Prince's personal advisor. Find out about Beau Brummell / IMDB / YouTube

A Dutch intelligence officer recruits an Allied woman to act as liaison with dashing Resistance leader The Scarf for a British attack on Arnhem. Explore Betrayed / IMDB / YouTube

While leading the Third Crusade, King Richard the Lionheart (George Sanders) battles treachery in his own camp as well as the Saracens and their charismatic leader Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin (Sir Rex Harrison). Explore King Richard and the Crusaders / IMDB / YouTube

A half-caste British officer in 19th-century India battles the prejudices of both his Army colleagues and the local populace while trying to help put down a rebellion led by a greedy local ruler. More about King of the Khyber Rifles / IMDB / YouTube

During King Arthur's time, a sword maker wishes to win Lady Linet's heart but first he must become a noble knight. Explore The Black Knight / IMDB / YouTube

During World War II, British commandos are sent to destroy a Luftwaffe airfield on a Greek island. Details on They Who Dare / IMDB / YouTube

With the Roman Empire divided, Attila the Hun hopes to conquer. In his way are a brave centurion, a beautiful princess...and Christianity. Check out Sign of the Pagan / IMDB / YouTube

Biopic of German priest Martin Luther (Niall MacGinnis), covering his life between 1505 and 1530 A.D., and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement. Find out about Martin Luther / IMDB / YouTube

The wartime adventures of Scotish highland leader Rob Roy MacGregor during the reign of King George I in the 18th century. Info on Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue / IMDB / YouTube

In 1194, on his return from the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionheart is taken prisoner in Germany. Disguised as a troubadour, Robin Hood formulates a plan to rescue Richard but he is captured himself. Check out The Men of Sherwood Forest / IMDB / YouTube

Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome. Get info on Theodora, Slave Empress / IMDB / YouTube

In 1821,among the first British sailors to set foot on New Zealand, Phillip Wayne befriends a Maori tribe's chief, marries in England and returns to New Zealand with a small group of followers to settle. Details on Land of Fury / IMDB / YouTube

A group of semi-slave laborers rebel against the appalling work conditions in a logging camp deep in the Mexican jungle. Learn about La rebelión de los colgados / IMDB / YouTube

The movie starts with a silent section of slapsticks in BLUE and white and with piano music, giving an outline of Karin's rise and fall. The rest is normal B&W movie. Karin does not belong to the nobility but nevertheless marries the mentally ill king Erik XIV and becomes queen of Sweden. The king's skilled counsellor Göran Persson wants a royal policy supporting the . Check out Karin Månsdotter / IMDB / YouTube

British officers battle bandits and guerrillas in India. Details on Khyber Patrol / IMDB / YouTube

Young Jeanne Bécu becomes mistress to Count du Barry, who facilitates her becoming King Louis XV's mistress by arranging a sham marriage. She reigns at Versailles until the King's death, then is exiled and later executed by guillotine. Learn about Madame du Barry / IMDB / YouTube

Soviet Embassy clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada in 1945 with secret documents, exposing Russian spy networks. More about Operation Manhunt / IMDB / YouTube