Category: <span>Classic Movies</span>

Narrowing down the top 10 best Rita Hayworth movies was difficult, mainly because Miss Hayworth has so many wonderful films. One of the most memorable Old Hollywood actresses — thanks to her iconic role in Gilda — Hayworth, unfortunately, doesn’t have too many films that are still considered popular today. She has a lot of underrated gems. But here, we’ve put aside popularity and instead focused on the best performances she’s ever given on film, however big or small.

Keep reading to learn about the top 10 best Rita Hayworth movies! As a note, we’ve only included her roles in feature films. Enjoy!

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One of the most popular actresses in the 1950s and 1960s, Kim Novak starred in so many wonderful films that are still incredibly enjoyable to watch today. An icon through and through, Novak starred in many great movies, including a film that many consider to be the greatest film ever made.

Below, I’ve compiled the top 10 best Kim Novak movies of all time. Every single movie on this list is worth a watch. If you’re looking for a place to start when it comes to watching Novak’s filmography, this list is a great place to start!

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Some of the most iconic movies Cary Grant ever made came out in the 1950s. From the underrated People Will Talk to the absolutely iconic North By Northwest, Grant has so many films that have stood the test of time, more than 50 years after they were first made.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 best movies Cary Grant made in the 1950s. Every movie on this list is a great watch and perfect for those looking to watch the best of the best Cary Grant movies!

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One of the most popular Old Hollywood actresses, Jean Arthur starred in so many great movies from the 1920s until the 1950s. While she’s probably most well known for the films she completed in the 1930s and 1940s, Arthur is unique in that her last film ever made also happens to be one of her best!

Arthur starred in many different genres of film, though she excelled in comedy — which you’ll see in this list of the best Jean Arthur movies of all time. From her Frank Capra-directed classics to some underrated gems, here are the top 10 best Jean Arthur movies!

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The movies Katharine Hepburn starred in throughout the 1940s happen to include some of her very best. Hepburn is one of the best film actors of all time. While her career spanned decades, there’s something incredibly special about the films she starred in throughout the 1940s.

Below, I’ve ranked the very best 1940s Katharine Hepburn movies to watch, in our opinion. These eight films are the essential movies to watch if you’re looking to watch just the best of the best Hepburn movies. If you’d like to start with Hepburn’s filmography, use this list as a handy guide!

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In the late 1930s and early 1940s, James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan starred in four movies together: Next Time We Love (1936), The Shopworn Angel (1938), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), and The Mortal Storm (1940). To me, Stewart and Sullavan were an excellent pairing — their chemistry! Goodness! — that should’ve definitely been in more films later on.

Good friends (Sullavan even married Stewart’s best friend Henry Fonda), there’s something so fun about seeing them opposite each other on-screen. Below, we’ve compiled a list of every single movie they made together, ranked! Enjoy!

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Lionel Barrymore is often touted as one of the greatest actors to ever live. I can’t help but agree. Below, I’ve tried to rank the top 10 best Lionel Barrymore movies of all time! Considering he has a lot of movies to his name, this was definitely hard.

As Barrymore starred in quite a lot of films, I tried to only include movies where he had a lead or big supporting role! If you’re looking for a place to start with Barrymore’s filmography, use this list as a guide!

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It’s easy to know where to begin when ranking the top 10 best Donna Reed movies of all time — but it’s not as easy to know where to end, as Reed starred in such amazing films throughout her decades-long career.

For decades, Reed proved that she could successfully act in any genre, time and time again. While many modern-day audiences may know her better through her TV roles, Reed’s filmography definitely shouldn’t be slept on.

Below, you’ll find the top 10 best Donna Reed movies of all time! If you’re new to Reed, you’ll definitely want to use this list as a handy guide to better know her filmography!

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James Stewart has starred in some of the best movies of all time. So, narrowing down the top 10 best James Stewart movies of all time wasn’t easy. Alas, I’ve tried our very best!

Below, you’ll find the absolute best James Stewart movies ever, in my opinion. Some very good films didn’t make the cut (we’re looking at you, You Can’t Take It With You), as Stewart has starred in so many wonderful films!

But if you want the top 10, here you have it. If you’re looking to get into Stewart films and haven’t seen much of his filmography, this is a great list to use as a guide!

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William Powell and Myrna Loy starred in six Thin Man movies throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Throughout these six films, Loy and Powell managed to create something rather special as they played Nick and Nora Charles. There’s something extra special about the Thin Man series. Even decades after the movies were made, this series continues to be so watchable — and so fun!

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The Thin Man (1934), starring William Powell and Myrna Loy, isn’t just one of the best movies from the 1930s. It also happens to be one of the best movies from Old Hollywood as a whole. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, The Thin Man is an old detective mystery/comedy that follows the delightful Nick and Nora Charles as they attempt to solve a disappearance that eventually results in more than one murder. As Nick and Nora attempt to solve this mystery, they get caught in many different adventures… and also find themselves having fun, one drink at a time.

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Gregory Peck’s film career began in the 1940s, an era that saw him star in some of his best movies. While he wouldn’t go on to star in the films that he’s best known for (that would occur in the 1950s and 1960s), his 1940s filmography is definitely not something to sleep on!

Below, we’ve ranked the 11 best 1940s Gregory Peck movies! Every single film here is highly enjoyable and definitely worth a watch!

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Narrowing down the top 10 best Greta Garbo movies has been no small task. After all, Garbo is often considered one of the best film actresses of all time. Though she only starred in 28 films (she retired in the early 1940s when she was only 35), she left behind a slew of phenomenal films and marvelous performances.

Below, I’ve attempted to rank the top 10 best Greta Garbo movies of all time. This is all my opinion!

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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall remain one of the most iconic couples of the classic Hollywood era. Boasting a filmography that spans four feature films from 1944 to 1949, they produced some truly timeless classics. As it can be difficult to rank such timeless titles, we have provided below our own expert opinion on how their work together can be ordered from best to worst.

The undeniable highlight is To Have and Have Not (1944), the movie that first brought them together. It’s an exciting and romantic story with plenty of sparkling chemistry between Bogart and Bacall. Following closely behind is The Big Sleep (1946), a classic noir mystery featuring Humphrey Bogart as Raymond Chandler’s famous character, Philip Marlowe. Although not as well-known, Dark Passage (1947) is a fascinating psychological thriller that sees Bogart and Bacall team up for a third time. Finally, Key Largo (1948) rounds out the list as an entertaining crime drama set in a sleepy Florida town.

Each of these classic films is sure to delight audiences of all ages, making them worth a watch no matter the ranking. Indeed, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall set the gold standard for onscreen romances.

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Selecting the top 10 Judy Garland movies of all time is no simple feat. The immense talent of this trailblazing actress has endured through the decades, inspiring generations with a brilliant array of captivating musicals and thought-provoking dramas. While opinions may vary, we’ve narrowed down our picks to ten can’t-miss films that best showcase the exceptional range of Garland’s moving performances.

From inspiring coming-of-age adventures in The Wizard of Oz to the emotionally charged classic A Star Is Born, these ten films are sure to satisfy any appreciation for the craft of acting and provide a lasting reminder of why Judy Garland is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. From laugh-out-loud comedy to tear-wrenching tragedy, this selection of Garland’s best provides something for every viewer. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of cinema’s best offerings – courtesy of the incomparable Judy Garland.

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