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- Casablanca. 1942. 887 votes. Set in World War II, this iconic film follows the romantic and political entanglements of an American expatriate named Rick, who runs a nightclub in the titular Moroccan city.
- It's a Wonderful Life. 1946. 795 votes. A heartwarming tale of redemption and second chances, this film centers on George Bailey, a despondent man contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve.
- Psycho. 1960. 719 votes. Directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, this chilling thriller follows Marion Crane, a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and checks into the remote Bates Motel.
- It Happened One Night. 1934. 326 votes. A true screwball comedy classic, the film follows an heiress who runs away from her controlling father and meets a brash reporter eager to get a scoop on her story.
1. Citizen Kane (1941) PG | 119 min | Drama, Mystery. 8.3. Rate. 100 Metascore. Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.' Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead. Votes: 466,200 | Gross: $1.59M.
- The Last Picture Show. The critically acclaimed coming-of-age 1971 drama captures the stories of Texas high schoolers learning to navigate their desires and dreams of escaping the small town they grew up in.
- Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks shot 1974’s hilarious spoof “Young Frankenstein” in black and white as an homage to classic Hollywood monster movies. But coming just a decade or so after most of the industry had switched to color, his producers were not on board at first with the seemingly uncommercial move.
- Manhattan. A film that’s something of an ode to the bustling, colorful island might not seem like the obvious choice to shoot in monochrome, but director Woody Allen has a deep nostalgia for the cinema of the past.
- Raging Bull. Martin Scorsese’s 1980 drama follows American boxer Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro, whose self-destructive personality destroys his relationship with his family.
- To Kill A Mockingbird. 1962 | 2 hours 9 minutes | Directed by Robert Mulligan. Starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton. Many have heard of this masterpiece by Robert Mulligan, yet very little know the actual story.
- Psycho. 1960 | 1 hour 49 minutes | Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles. Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who has stolen $40,000 from her company to flee with her boyfriend, is on the run and stops at the run-down Bates Motel for the night.
- Schindler's List. 1993 | 3 hours 15 minutes | Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley. This film tells the story of Nazi officer Oskar Schindler, who secretly saved hundreds of Jewish people from concentration camps.
- Citizen Kane. 1941 | 1 hour 59 minutes | Directed by Orson Welles. Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore. The plot of Citizen Kane is surprisingly straightforward.
- To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) MissionWide said: "To Kill a Mockingbird." 99thoughtballunes replied: "I am required to teach this to high schoolers. I am both astonished and completely unsurprised every year at how many of them develop a crush on Gregory Peck.
- Schindler's List (1993) honey_rainbow said: "Schindler's List." Chaps_and_salsa replied: "Best movie I’ll only ever watch once." Fair_University replied: "My wife and I call it a 'once every ten years' movie.
- Young Frankenstein (1974) InsomniaDreams said: "Young Frankenstein." Maso_TGN replied: "It’s pronounced Fronkensteen!" Report. 33 points. POST. Kel_how.
- Twelve Angry Men (1957) Listening_Heads said: "Twelve Angry Men (1957)" TooOldForACleverName replied: "My dad with dementia has about a half dozen movies he watches over and over (and over and over).
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My 25 personal favorite black and white movies of all time. Honorable Mentions: Battleship Potemkin (1925) The General (1926) City Lights (1931) The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Sullivan's Travels (1941) Brief Encounter (1945) The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946) Bicycle Thieves (1948) Los Olvidados (1950) Ace In The Hole (1951) The Wages Of Fear (1953 ...
Aug 11, 2021 · A list of 100 classic movies shot in black and white, spanning genres, decades, and nationalities. From film noir to neorealism, from Hollywood to international cinema, these films showcase the art and power of black and white cinematography.
