On This Day

Shane released

April 23rd 1953

10:37 23 April 2024

'Shane' opened in theaters across the U.S. on this day in 1953. George Stevens classic western starring Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jean Arthur, Jack Palance, Brandon deWilde and Elisha Cook Jr. opened to positive reviews and enjoyed a successful run at the box office.

Paramount Pictures chose the movie to debut their new widescreen format as the film industry attempted to compete with the rise of television.

Loyal Griggs deservedly won the Academy Award for his cinematography.