The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter

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"Showcasing 52 Essential films from the golden age to the present, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history. These are movies that define what it means to be a classic."!

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  1. 3 new

    City Lights

    1931, in 34 top lists Check
  2. 4 new

    Grand Hotel

    1932, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 7 new

    It Happened One Night

    1934, in 29 top lists Check
  4. 10 new

    Swing Time

    1936, in 13 top lists Check
  5. 12 new

    Gone with the Wind

    1939, in 31 top lists Check
  6. 13 new

    The Lady Eve

    1941, in 20 top lists Check
  7. 15 new

    Now, Voyager

    1942, in 13 top lists Check
  8. 16 new

    Casablanca

    1942, in 39 top lists Check
  9. 20 new

    The Best Years of Our Lives

    1946, in 30 top lists Check
  10. 22 new

    The Red Shoes

    1948, in 27 top lists Check
  11. 26 new

    Adam's Rib

    1949, in 8 top lists Check
  12. 28 new

    Sunset Blvd.

    1950 — a.k.a. Sunset Boulevard, in 35 top lists Check
  13. 31 new

    Singin' in the Rain

    1952, in 37 top lists Check
  14. 32 new

    Roman Holiday

    1953, in 14 top lists Check
  15. 34 new

    On the Waterfront

    1954, in 32 top lists Check
  16. 41 new

    À bout de souffle

    1960 — a.k.a. Breathless, in 29 top lists Check
  17. 47 new

    The Graduate

    1967, in 29 top lists Check
  18. 51 new

    Annie Hall

    1977, in 34 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 30, 2016; source