Film Noir Guide - 745 Films of the Classic Era (1940-1959)

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"More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending."

Keaney's ratings:

#1-27: ★★★★★
#28-51: ★★★★½
#52-159: ★★★★
#160-255: ★★★½
#256-404: ★★★
#405-550: ★★½
#551-659: ★★
#660-727: ★½
#728-745: ★

Michael F. Keaney is a fan of classic movies and the author of "British Film Noir Guide".

ISBN: 978-0-7864-6366-4

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  1. 96 +212

    In a Lonely Place

    1950, in 19 top lists Check
  2. 99 +224

    Johnny Guitar

    1954, in 22 top lists Check
  3. 118 +347

    On Dangerous Ground

    1951, in 3 top lists Check
  4. 147 +502

    They Live by Night

    1948, in 13 top lists Check
  5. 223 +260

    Party Girl

    1958, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 316 +29

    Knock on Any Door

    1949, in 1 top list Check
  7. 324 +60

    Macao

    1952, in 1 top list Check
  8. 416 -337

    Born to Be Bad

    1950, in 1 top list Check
  9. 727 new

    A Woman's Secret

    1949, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source