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Lucille Ball’s comedic mastery is best illustrated in her iconic role as Lucy Ricardo in I Love Lucy, although she had far more accolades to her name before and after this timeless sitcom. Here, we present the definitive list of Lucille Ball’s greatest movie roles. We have included our personal highlights and honorable mentions of some of her noteworthy supporting parts.

As she was a master of physical comedy, it was no surprise that some of Lucille Ball’s best work came in slapstick comedies, such as Follow the Fleet and The Fuller Brush Girl. These two pictures demonstrate her gift for perfectly capturing every nuance of a gag and making it infectious for audiences at home.

James Mason was a renowned actor who left an indelible mark on the film industry. His memorable performances in movies that span the entirety of his long career have earned him a beloved place in popular culture. Here we’ve compiled a list of Mason’s most popular films, those which have stood the test of time and are still celebrated today.

This list is based on ratings from film sites such as IMDB and Letterboxd, but it does not attempt to measure quality; rather, it accumulates the films that the public has found to be most successful. While we’ve included some excellent films from every decade that Mason worked in, note that many of his great works from the 1940s have sadly been excluded from this list. To get a full picture of Mason’s phenomenal body of work, those forgotten gems should also be explored.

We hope you find something intriguing in this selection that will inspire you to watch more of Mason’s amazing movies! If you’ve seen any of these gems or watched other ones starring Mason, please share with us your favorite performance in the comments below!

Who doesn’t love Elizabeth Taylor? An Old Hollywood icon through and through, Miss Taylor has been in some fantastic films throughout her very long career. Ignoring her rather drama-filled personal life, there are many popular Elizabeth Taylor movies that are wonderful to watch and have stood the test of time, even today. A stunning actress with a wide range, I’ve always felt that Liz Taylor doesn’t nearly get enough credit for her talent than she deserves. Yes, she was beautiful. Yes, she’s had quite an interesting life. But that doesn’t mean she wasn’t also talented. She was!

Below, I’ve put together the most popular Elizabeth Taylor movies that are still remembered today. As a note, these aren’t the best Elizabeth Taylor movies. Rather, they’re the ones that have stood the test of time and are still quite big today. They’re perfect films to watch for anyone interested in seeing more of Liz Taylor movies, or for those who are looking for popular films to watch that were made back in the day! All movies listed below are feature films that Taylor had a large role in (The Flintstones, as a result, won’t be here), ranked from most popular to least!

From The Man Who Knew Too Much to Calamity Jane, there are so many popular Doris Day movies. An icon in her own right, Doris Day acted in many films, mainly throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also had her own television show which was very popular when it first aired and still is today. If you love 50s and 60s films, chances are you love Doris Day. There’s just something about her that is so charming! And even today, her films are so enjoyable to watch. This is why we’ve put together her most popular films in this list below!

Clark Gable has been in so many iconic movies, so forming a list of the top 10 best Clark Gable movies of all time was very difficult. However, we did try our best! From the 1920s to the 1960s, Gable acted in various movies of different genres. A leading man from the 1930s onwards, Gable was often nominated for acting awards and was even given the title of King of Hollywood! Keep reading to learn about the top 10 best Clark Gable movies of all time!

Picking the absolute best Bette Davis movies of all time isn’t an easy task. However, we did attempt to do it. A leading actress (mainly throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s), Bette Davis is the epitome of an Old Hollywood star. She led an interesting life, she knew what she wanted, and she wasn’t afraid to make enemies in the process. She was one of the first huge stars Hollywood produced, and she has over 124 acting credits to her name!

Considered the first Latin American star to successfully cross over to Hollywood, Dolores del Rio had an epic career that spanned more than 50 years. While Dolores del Rio had a very long career (her last movie was filmed in 1978), she had a wonderful career in Hollywood throughout the 1920s and 1930s — and is also considered a huge star during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema (1930s – 1960s). Below, I’ve compiled the 8 most popular Dolores del Rio movies today! Browse through this list of wonderful movies, then hit the comments below with your favorite Dolores del Rio film!

There are a lot of really good Loretta Young movies. I mean, the lady’s been in 109 productions, according to IMDB (this includes her uncredited roles early on!). That’s A LOT of movies. And as all Loretta Young fans know, so many of her films are the absolute best.

Narrowing down everything Loretta Young has done into the top 10 films of all time was impossible. Even writing this, we’re not sure we’ve gotten in right. It’s obviously all based on opinion and whatnot… but opinions change on a daily, so who’s to say this list won’t?

I’ve tried our best here to narrow down Loretta Young’s top 10 best movies, and we hope you enjoy reading this list as much as I loved creating it!

While Joseph Cotten had a long career that spanned decades, the films he made in the 1940s, when he was new to Hollywood, are some of his best. After gaining success on Broadway, Cotten made his way to Los Angeles where he would become a constant male lead star in great films. Below, we’ve compiled the 13 best 1940s Joseph Cotten movies. Every single move here is great!

One of the most famous actresses back in the 1930s, there are a few Jean Harlow movies that are still popular today. Harlow was a fantastic, riveting actress who unfortunately died at the young age of 26. It’s always so frustrating to think about the wonderful films she never got to make. However, let’s instead focus on the joy she is still bringing to so many Old Hollywood fans to this day by analyzing her most popular films today!

Below, you’ll find the 6 most popular Jean Harlow movies that are still popular today. For Harlow diehards, trust us, we know that some of her underrated work isn’t listed here. This isn’t a list of her best movies of all time. Instead, it’s just a peek into what Harlow films have stood the test of time more so than the others.

Possibly the most iconic Old Hollywood star from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe is a star for a reason. Her beauty, her talent, everything about her screams that she’s a star. Yes, she’s beautiful, but she’s also incredibly talented and truly knows how to perform. So, being huge Monroe fans, we’ve decided to rank the top 10 best Marilyn Monroe movies of all time below!

We’ve only included feature films where Monroe plays a lead or a large supporting role (with a few exceptions, noted below). Monroe did it all, and some casual fans of hers may not realize that she dipped her toe into a variety of movie genres, not just the regular old fluffy comedies that she’s known for today.

Remember, this list is based on our opinion, so you may have a completely different idea of how this list should’ve gone — and that’s okay! Enjoy reading below!