Well, since my baby left me
I found a new place to dwell
Down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up (Elvis Presley)
Who was the President of the U.S in 1957?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What was the average movie theater ticket price in 1957?
About $0.50
Frozen TV dinners
Before (1953)
This heartwarming film tells the story of a loyal yellow farm dog who becomes a boy’s best friend in rural Texas. But when a tragic sickness spreads, the family is forced to make a heartbreaking decision that has made generations cry.
Old Yeller
Well, what are we gonna tell your mama?
What are we gonna tell your pa?
What are we gonna tell our friends
When they say, "Ooh la la!"
Wake Up Little Susie
How many people lived in the United States in 1957?
Approximately 171.98 million
How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1957?
Approximately 20 cents
Legos
Before (1949)
In this romantic drama, two strangers meet aboard an ocean liner and fall deeply in love, despite both being engaged to other people. They agree to reunite six months later at the top of the Empire State Building—if they still feel the same—but fate deals them a cruel twist.
An Affair to Remember
You made a vow that you would ever be true
But somehow that vow meant nothing to you
Love Letters in the Sand (Pat Boone)
Who won the Stanley Cup in 1957?
Montreal Canadiens
How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1957?
Approximately $1.00 per gallon
Barbie doll
After (1959)
In this musical romance, a shy bookshop clerk from Greenwich Village is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked away to Paris for a high-fashion photo shoot. Amid glamorous runway shows and jazz clubs, she unexpectedly becomes a modeling sensation—while falling for the photographer who believed in her.
Funny Face (starring Audrey Hepburn & Fred Astaire)
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will but what a thrill
Hint: Top Gun
Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Harry Truman refused to ride one particular ride while visiting Disneyland in 1957. What ride was it, and why?
Harry Truman refused to ride the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in 1957 because, as a Democrat, he didn't want to be photographed on the Republican Party's symbol. When asked to get on the ride, he reportedly quipped, "Make it a donkey, and I'll do it," referencing the Democratic Party's mascot.
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1957?
About 57 cents
Riding lawnmower
Before (1955)
In this war epic, British prisoners of war are forced by the Japanese to build a railroad bridge in the Burmese jungle during World War II. The officers struggle between duty and survival, and one commander becomes obsessed with completing the bridge—while Allied forces secretly plan to destroy it.
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Well, you gave me all your loving
And your turtle doving
All your hugs and kisses
And your money too
You know you love me, baby
Still you tell me maybe
That someday well
I'll be through
That'll be the Day (The Crickets)
Name the teenage pair who later went to worldwide superstar status, who met at a summertime garden party at St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool, England.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1957?
About $0.31
Zip codes
After (1963)
After passing through a strange radioactive mist during a boating trip, a man slowly begins to shrink—smaller and smaller with each passing day. As he becomes tiny, everyday objects turn deadly: the family cat becomes a predator, a basement becomes a wilderness, and survival becomes a battle against nature itself. This sci-fi adventure explores courage, isolation, and the power of the human spirit—even when you're only an inch tall.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)