Royal Film Archive of Belgium's Most Important and Misappreciated American Films

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In 1977, the Royal Film Archive of Belgium sent out questionnaires to film experts from 22 countries in order to compile an extensive list of important American films. 203 people participated (116 Americans and 87 non-Americans). Each participant compiled two lists, a list of the most important films (limited to 30 titles) and a list of misappreciated films (not limited in number). The final list is sorted by number of votes (including both important and misappreciated votes).

The book lists all 2327 films that received at least 1 vote. This list includes the films that received at least 5 votes.

One of the list entries is "Songs" which includes 25 films, so I included only the first one.

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  1. 55 new

    White Heat

    1949, in 15 top lists Check
  2. 363 new

    Adam's Rib

    1949, in 8 top lists Check
  3. 279 new

    On the Town

    1949, in 10 top lists Check
  4. 149 new

    She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

    1949, in 8 top lists Check
  5. 269 new

    The Set-Up

    1949, in 10 top lists Check
  6. 206 new

    All the King's Men

    1949, in 8 top lists Check
  7. 434 new

    Twelve O'Clock High

    1949, in 4 top lists Check
  8. 395 new

    Intruder in the Dust

    1949, in 5 top lists Check
  9. 158 new

    The Fountainhead

    1949, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 357 new

    Caught

    1949, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source