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. 95 new

    The Informer

    1935, in 7 top lists Check
  2. 113 new

    Sylvia Scarlett

    1935, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 130 new

    A Night at the Opera

    1935, in 17 top lists Check
  4. 137 new

    Top Hat

    1935, in 14 top lists Check
  5. 178 new

    The Devil Is a Woman

    1935, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 199 new

    Bride of Frankenstein

    1935, in 19 top lists Check
  7. 271 new

    Ruggles of Red Gap

    1935, in 8 top lists Check
  8. 333 new

    Peter Ibbetson

    1935, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source