December 17, 1959 –
Stanley Kramer film-version of Nevil Shute’s drama, On The Beach, debuted worldwide on this date.
The film had its world premiere on this date, in more than 20 cities worldwide, including Moscow. It was the first time an American film had had a premiere in the Soviet Union. The special premiere in Moscow was held at a workers’ club, with 1200 Soviet dignitaries, the foreign press corps and diplomats including US Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson attending. Gregory Peck and his wife traveled to the Soviet Union for the premiere.
The Haus of Dcaligari 