Jason and the Argonauts

1963 fantasy directed by Don Chaffey and starring Todd Armstrong, Honor Blackman, Nigel Green.

Ray Harryhausen effects are the centerpiece of this filmed version of the Greek legend of Jason, who seeks the Golden Fleece. Spectacular scenes with a statue that comes to life, swordfighting skeletons, and a 7 headed Hydra.

Fun fantasy film. A classic.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057197/

The 7th Voyage of Sindbad

Nathan Juran directed this 1958 fantasy starring Kerwin Matthews.

Evil magician reduces a princess to miniature size with stalwart Sindbad to the rescue. Great Ray Harryhausen effects make this one fun...especially the fight scene between Sindbad and a skeleton.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051337/

Earth Vs The Flying Saucers

Hugh Marlowe and Joan Taylor star in this Fred F. Sears film from 1956.

Remarkable special effects for its time created by Ray Harryhausen. Aliens invade our planet demanding our surrender, leading to war of the worlds.

Not your typical B-movie.

Fun and literate.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049169/