History Film / Titanic1953

* TheUnfairSex: Richard's lifestyle may be seen as shallow, but he is still portrayed as a courteous man who genuinely loves his family, while Julia does nothing but whine about their privileged life together and constantly shames and belittles her husband's upper class upbringing; she even attempts to take her children back to Michigan under false pretenses in order to keep Richard away from them. Yet, ''she'' is the one who the film treats as sympathetic and in the right; and even uses her RichBoredom as an excuse to justify her infidelity, which is a bit shocking considering this film was made at the height of the UsefulNotes/HaysCode.

Despite sharing the same title and basic premise (a fictional soap opera using the sinking of the ''Titanic'' as a backdrop) as well as being produced by the same company, [[Film/Titanic1997 the James Cameron film]] is not a remake of this one.

Despite sharing the same title and basic premise (a fictional soap opera using the sinking of the ''Titanic'' as a backdrop), [[Film/Titanic1997 the James Cameron film]] is not a remake of this one.

''Titanic'' is a 1953 drama film based on the UsefulNotes/RMSTitanic disaster of April 1912, directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Clifton Webb, Creator/BarbaraStanwyck, Creator/RobertWagner, Audrey Dalton, and Creator/ThelmaRitter.

* ArtisticLicenseShips: The ship's model used in the film is actually quite well done, but it seems to have been based more on ''Titanic'''s sister-ship ''Olympic'' and has "Southampton" written on the stern as the ship's registered port. In reality, while ''Titanic'' did sail out of Southampton, its actual port of registry was ''Liverpool'', which is what was written on the stern.[note]White Star Line had its main offices in Liverpool, as did Cunard. However, they began sailing their ships out of Southampton as it had a closer proximity to London and could easily make a port of call in France to pick up passengers from the continent.[note]

** As with most films based on the sinking, this version erroneously portrays First-Class passengers dancing during dinner. Not only was there no space for dancing, but dancing wasn't even embraced by the upper classes until long after.

* ArtisticLicenseShips: The ship's model used in the film is actually quite well done, but it seems to have been based more on ''Titanic'''s sister-ship ''Olympic'' and has "Southampton" written on the stern as the ship's registered port. In reality, while ''Titanic'' did sail out of Southampton, its actual port of registry was ''Liverpool'', which is what was written on the stern.[[note]]White Star Line had its main offices in Liverpool, as did Cunard. However, they began sailing their ships out of Southampton as it had a closer proximity to London and could easily make a port of call in France to pick up passengers from the continent.[[note]]

** As with most films based on the sinking, this version erroneously portrays First-Class passengers dancing during dinner.

* ArtisticLicenseShips: The ship's model used in the film is actually quite well done, but it seems to have been based more on ''Titanic'''s sister-ship ''Olympic'' and has "Southampton" written on the stern as the ship's registered port. In reality, while ''Titanic'' did sail out of Southampton, its actual port of registry was ''Liverpool'', which is what was written on the stern.

* AdultFear: Julia lets out an agonizing wail when she realizes her son is still aboard the sinking ship. It's a very jarring moment because Barbara Stanwyck's raw emotion is uncharacteristically modern and realistic for a glossy Hollywood melodrama filmed in 1953.

* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Surprisingly averted. The film puts all blame of the sinking on Captain Smith's shoulders, where it probably belongs.

* SoProudOfYou: [[spoiler: Despite not being his son, Richard is nevertheless proud of Norman's selflessness for giving up his seat to save someone.]]

[LostInImitation Like most films on the topic]], this version features some characters based on actual ''Titanic'' victims and survivors; however, most of the lead characters and subplots are fictitious. The core plot revolves around the Sturges family.

The film features some characters based on actual ''Titanic'' victims and survivors; however, most of the lead characters and subplots are fictitious. The core plot revolves around the Sturges family.

''Titanic'' is a 1953 drama based on the UsefulNotes/RMSTitanic disaster of April 1912. The film stars Clifton Webb, Creator/BarbaraStanwyck, Creator/RobertWagner, Audrey Dalton, and Creator/ThelmaRitter.

''Titanic'' is a 1953 drama based on the UsefulNotes/RMSTitanic disaster of April 1912. The film stars Clifton Webb, Creator/BarbaraStanwyck, Creator/RobertWagner, Audrey Dalton, and {{Creator/Thelma Ritter}}.

''Titanic'' features some characters based on actual Titanic victims and survivors, however most of the lead characters and subplots are fictitious. The core plot revolves around the Sturges family.

Richard Sturges buys a last minute Titanic ticket in order to find his wife and his two children, 18-year old Annette and 10-year old Norman. Richard's wife Julia is displeased with her life in Europe and wants her kids to be raised down-to-earth Americans, rather than IdleRich elite Europeans. Previously having been in the dark on the issue, Annette insists that she go back to Paris with her father. After a particularly ugly argument, Julia [[TheReveal reveals]] a long kept secret that she's been hiding for years. This leads Richard to abandon his wife [[DisappearedDad and son]]. Around this same time, an attractive college tennis player named Gifford "Giff" Rogers notices Annette and falls for her. Initially she brushes him off however Annette eventually starts to warm up to Giff. Unfortunately, not too soon afterwards the ship’s lookouts notice [[ForegoneConclusion an incoming iceberg]]...

Despite sharing the same title and basic premise, [[Film/Titanic1997 the James Cameron film]] is not a remake of this one.

Despite sharing the same title and basic premise, [[Film/Titanic1997 The James Cameron film]] is not a remake of this one.

Despite sharing the same title, [[Film/Titanic1997 The James Cameron film]] is not a remake of this one.

* MeaningfulName: Pathetic Harold ''Meeker'' raids the wardrobe closet in some woman’s cabin in order escape the sinking ship.

* WhamLine: [[spoiler:"He's not your son."]]
* YourCheatingHeart: [[spoiler:It turns out that Norman is the offspring of a one-night stand]].

* MeaningfulName: Pathetic Harold ''Meeker'' raids the wardrobe closet in some woman’s cabin in order survive the sinking.

** [[spoiler:In a non-romantic example, Norman and Richard die together on the ship as a reunited, proud father and son]].

Richard Sturges buys a last minute Titanic ticket in order to find his wife and his two children, 18-year old Annette and 10-year old Norman. Richard's wife Julia is displeased with her life in Europe and wants her kids to be raised down-to-earth Americans, rather than IdleRich elite Europeans. Previously having been in the dark on the issue, Annette insists that she go back to Paris with her father. After a particularly ugly argument, Julia [[TheReveal reveals]] a long kept secret that she's been hiding for years. This leads Richard to abandon his wife [[DisappearedDad and son]]. Around this same time, an attractive college tennis player named Gifford "Giff" Rogers notices Annette and falls for her. Initially she brushes him off however Annette eventually starts to warm up to Giff. Unfortunately, not too soon afterwards the crew notices [[ForegoneConclusion an incoming iceberg]]...

Richard Sturges buys a last minute Titanic ticket in order to find his wife and his two children, 18-year old Annette and 10-year old Norman. Richard's wife Julia is displeased with her life in England and wants her kids to be raised down-to-earth Americans, rather than IdleRich elite Europeans. Previously having been in the dark on the issue, Annette insists that she go back to England with her father. After a particularly ugly argument, Julia [[TheReveal reveals]] a long kept secret that she's been hiding for years. This leads Richard to abandon his wife [[DisappearedDad and son]]. Around this same time, an attractive college tennis player named Gifford "Giff" Rogers notices Annette and falls for her. Initially she brushes him off however Annette eventually starts to warm up to Giff. Unfortunately, not too soon afterwards the crew notices [[ForegoneConclusion an incoming iceberg]]...

** [[Spoiler: In a non-romantic example, Norman and Richard die together on the ship as a reunited, proud father and son]].

* TogetherInDeath: A famous RealLifeExample; Ida Straus refuses to leave her husband Isidor.
** [[Spoiler: In a non-romantic example, Norman and Richard die together on the ship as a proud reunited father and son.

* TogetherInDeath: An elderly couple. The wife chose to remain with her husband.