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. 30 new

    The Scarlet Empress

    1934, in 12 top lists Check
  2. 60 new

    Underworld

    1927, in 9 top lists Check
  3. 78 new

    Morocco

    1930, in 9 top lists Check
  4. 100 new

    Shanghai Express

    1932, in 9 top lists Check
  5. 107 new

    The Docks of New York

    1928, in 9 top lists Check
  6. 108 new

    Anatahan

    1953 — a.k.a. Ana-ta-han, in 4 top lists Check
  7. 178 new

    The Devil Is a Woman

    1935, in 4 top lists Check
  8. 200 new

    Blonde Venus

    1932, in 3 top lists Check
  9. 219 new

    The Last Command

    1928, in 9 top lists Check
  10. 236 new

    The Shanghai Gesture

    1941, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 238 new

    The Salvation Hunters

    1925, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 470 new

    It

    1927, in 6 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source