Refer to 'The Wardrobe' if you will for comments on both the novel and - more pertinently here - the movie.  1959, so Golden Age/Boom Years, no? 
I seem to recall the music, by Percy Faith, being a favourite of JFMs mentors, Paddy and Jim.  I've just given it a listen, on a 50s compilation CD. 
Be nice if someone has the technical know-how to bring that posting over from 'The Wardrobe'. 
Foulard ties, khakis and bucks are mentioned - as well as pleats.
'Clean cut' with knobs on.