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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Trouble in Paradise
1932, in 17 top lists Check -
41 new
To Be or Not to Be
1942, in 24 top lists Check -
92 new
Ninotchka
1939, in 20 top lists Check -
131 new
The Merry Widow
1934, in 4 top lists Check -
169 new
The Marriage Circle
1924, in 4 top lists Check -
174 new
Heaven Can Wait
1943, in 5 top lists Check -
205 new
Angel
1937, in 2 top lists Check -
318 new
The Shop Around the Corner
1940, in 14 top lists Check -
389 new
The Love Parade
1929, in 5 top lists Check -
392 new
Lady Windermere's Fan
1925, in 4 top lists Check -
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Design for Living
1933, in 6 top lists Check
Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source