If English language films, then 30`s The Scarlet Pimpernell 1934. The 1940`s the Third man. The 1950`s the Lady Killers. But these list are so hard, already thinking of many other films that could be be there instead.
1. The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) 2. Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) 3. Some Like it Hot (1959) 4. The Revolt of Job (1943) 5. Night of the Hunter (1955)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1956 Les Quatre Cents Coups 1959 The Incredible Shrinking Man 1957 The Seventh Seal 1957 The Best Years of Our Lives 1946
That is the golden age of cinema, so many great films. My favourites, in no particular order (sorry, greedy and added a sixth. If one has to go it would be Sunset Boulevard):
- The Apartment - Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine classic. Close to the perfect film. - Seven Samurai - Best Japanese film ever, by the master Kurosawa. Far superior to The Magnificent Seven (although that is also excellent, but 1960). - Singin' in the Rain - The classic combination of music, comedy and THAT classic scene. fantastically witty script, and great acting - take a bow Jean Hagen! - Vertigo - Hitchcock's masterpiece. - Sunset Boulevard - One of Billy Wilder's many classics. Moody, atmospheric and very clever. - Citizen Kane - Orson Welles first time let loose with a film crew is like a child with a new box of toys. Witty, clever and quite moving too. Classic start and ending. Surely one of the greatest ever.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1956 Les Quatre Cents Coups 1959 The Incredible Shrinking Man 1957 The Seventh Seal 1957 The Best Years of Our Lives 1946
That is the golden age of cinema, so many great films. My favourites, in no particular order:
- The Apartment - Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine classic. Close to the perfect film. - Seven Samurai - Best Japanese film ever, by the master Kurosawa. Far superior to The Magnificent Seven (although that is also excellent, but 1960). - Singin' in the Rain - The classic combination of music, comedy and THAT classic scene. fantastically witty script, and great acting - take a bow Jean Hagen! - Vertigo - Hitchcock's masterpiece. - Sunset Boulevard - One of Billy Wilder's many classics. Moody, atmospheric and very clever. - Citizen Kane - Orson Welles first time let loose with a film crew is like a child with a new box of toys. Witty, clever and quite moving too. Classic start and ending. Surely one of the greatest ever.
So thought of foreign language films, again there are many great ones. But for 1930s M, a seminal crime movie. 1940s the Bicycle thieves, a great movie about post war Italy. 1950s The Seven Samurai, first a great story well told and a film that has had a massive influence on world cinema.
Remember when I was laid up in hospital for a couple of months I was so pleased that bbc2 were showing an old film every afternoon. All were from theses decades.
Shane Casablanca Random Harvest Treasure of the Sierra Madre White Heat (maybe wrong title but James Cagney kept saying ''Top of the World Ma') Hobsons Choice
Can someone please organise a film festival showing our selections? I will bring the popcorn!
The BFI is always a great place for films mentioned. I at least go around 4-5 times a month
I used to be a member and often go after work when I worked in London. I saw loads of great old classics there. I stopped working in London in 2002 and stopped my membership then. However, you are absolutely right - they show some great stuff in nice comfy cinema's too. Think I will look into re-joining!
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2. Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
3. Some Like it Hot (1959)
4. The Revolt of Job (1943)
5. Night of the Hunter (1955)
2b. The Vikings (1958)
3b. Harvey (1953)
4b. The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
5b. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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Les Quatre Cents Coups 1959
The Incredible Shrinking Man 1957
The Seventh Seal 1957
The Best Years of Our Lives 1946
- The Apartment - Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine classic. Close to the perfect film.
- Seven Samurai - Best Japanese film ever, by the master Kurosawa. Far superior to The Magnificent Seven (although that is also excellent, but 1960).
- Singin' in the Rain - The classic combination of music, comedy and THAT classic scene. fantastically witty script, and great acting - take a bow Jean Hagen!
- Vertigo - Hitchcock's masterpiece.
- Sunset Boulevard - One of Billy Wilder's many classics. Moody, atmospheric and very clever.
- Citizen Kane - Orson Welles first time let loose with a film crew is like a child with a new box of toys. Witty, clever and quite moving too. Classic start and ending. Surely one of the greatest ever.
Leave Her to Heaven
The Halfway House
The Way Ahead
Make Way For Tomorrow
But for 1930s M, a seminal crime movie.
1940s the Bicycle thieves, a great movie about post war Italy.
1950s The Seven Samurai, first a great story well told and a film that has had a massive influence on world cinema.
Sunset Boulevard - 1950
Citizen Kane – 1941
12 Angry Men - 1957
Brief Encounter - 1945
The Wizard of Oz - 1939
La Grande Illusion
The 400 Blows
The Wages of Fear
La Terra Trema
M
My favourite 😍 ❤️
Casablanca
Random Harvest
Treasure of the Sierra Madre
White Heat (maybe wrong title but James Cagney kept saying ''Top of the World Ma')
Hobsons Choice
L'Atalante
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Modern Times