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. 14 new

    The Grapes of Wrath

    1940, in 24 top lists Check
  2. 175 new

    Fantasia

    1940, in 20 top lists Check
  3. 190 new

    The Philadelphia Story

    1940, in 22 top lists Check
  4. 194 new

    His Girl Friday

    1940, in 22 top lists Check
  5. 195 new

    The Great Dictator

    1940, in 25 top lists Check
  6. 318 new

    The Shop Around the Corner

    1940, in 14 top lists Check
  7. 332 new

    Pinocchio

    1940, in 16 top lists Check
  8. 352 new

    The Great McGinty

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
  9. 385 new

    The Mortal Storm

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
  10. 390 new

    The Long Voyage Home

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source