Late Hollywood classics as a tool for understanding American society in the 50s.
Laburpena
Contrary to what happened in Europe, the war was a period of great economic prosperity for Americans. As reflected in movies, the changes increased considerably in the 50s, with some external factors ‒the Cold War, the Korean conflict and the weapon race with the USSR‒; and internal ones ‒social movements, young delinquency, consumerism, so far‒, which helped develop the beliefs and behaviors of the population.