My Favorite Classic Actors

A Listmania! list by Katie Richardson "Classic Film Buff"
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Night Must Fall (1937) [VHS]
1.  Night Must Fall (1937) [VHS] VHS Robert Montgomery
The list author says:
  "Robert Montgomery. A suave, handsome actor who moved comfortable between comedy, drama, and thrillers. Best Performance: Night Must Fall"
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All About Eve
2.  All About Eve DVD ~ Bette Davis
The list author says:
  "George Sanders. The original cad, who was able to inject true emotion into any scoundrel. Best Performance: All About Eve"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (248 customer reviews)

Shall We Dance
3.  Shall We Dance DVD ~ Fred Astaire
The list author says:
  "Fred Astaire. The greatest male dancer to ever dance the screen, his performances carried amazing sincerity. Best Performance: Shall We Dance"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Love Crazy [VHS]
4.  Love Crazy [VHS] VHS William Powell
The list author says:
  "William Powell. He proved time and time again that comedy could be dignified. Best Performance: Love Crazy"
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Vertigo (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]
5.  Vertigo (Widescreen Edition) [VHS] VHS James Stewart
The list author says:
  "James Stewart. The hero for the American everyman. Best Performanc: Vertigo"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (364 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Days of Wine and Roses
6.  Days of Wine and Roses DVD ~ Jack Lemmon
The list author says:
  "Jack Lemmon. Achieved sexiness through talent and humor. Best Performance: Days of Wine and Roses (which is the finest performance of all time)"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Search [VHS]
7.  The Search [VHS] VHS Montgomery Clift
The list author says:
  "Montgomery Clift. Changed acting before Brando even got there. Best Performance: The Search"
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On the Waterfront (Special Edition)
8.  On the Waterfront (Special Edition) DVD ~ Marlon Brando
The list author says:
  "Marlon Brando. He did help out in changing acting, and left quite in impression. Best Performance: On the Waterfront"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)

Girl From Missouri [VHS]
9.  Girl From Missouri [VHS] VHS Jean Harlow
The list author says:
  "Franchot Tone. A handsome and underrated actor who performed well in comedy and drama. Best Performance: The Girl From Missouri"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Grand Hotel (Snap case)
10.  Grand Hotel (Snap case) DVD ~ Greta Garbo
The list author says:
  "Lionel Barrymore. Perfected the kindly old man role, then turned it all around as the Evil Mr. Potter. Best Performance: Grand Hotel"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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Of Human Bondage
11.  Of Human Bondage DVD ~ Bette Davis
The list author says:
  "Leslie Howard. Sophisticated dramatic actor, who also shined in the few comedies he made. Best Performance: Of Human Bondage"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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The Grapes of Wrath
12.  The Grapes of Wrath DVD ~ Henry Fonda
The list author says:
  "Henry Fonda. Amazingly handsome, and excelled in screwball comedies and weepy dramas. Best Performance: The Grapes of Wrath"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Casablanca (Two-Disc Special Edition)
13.  Casablanca (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Humphrey Bogart. Constatly created tough guys with hearts of gold. Best Performance: Casbalanca"
$23.49   Used & New from: $9.92
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (609 customer reviews) | 12 customer discussions

Manhattan Melodrama [VHS]
14.  Manhattan Melodrama [VHS] VHS Clark Gable
The list author says:
  "Clark Gable. The vulnerable and tragic tough guy of classic Hollywood. Best Performance: Manhattan Melodrama"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Best Years of Our Lives
15.  The Best Years of Our Lives DVD ~ Fredric March
The list author says:
  "Fredric March. Few actors were able to play in love as well as he did. Best Performance: The Best Years of Our Lives"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)

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Suspicion
16.  Suspicion DVD ~ Cary Grant
The list author says:
  "Cary Grant. The brilliant comedian who also made fantastic dramas and thrillers. Best Performance: Suspicion"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

White Heat
17.  White Heat DVD ~ James Cagney
The list author says:
  "James Cagney. Multi-talented dancer who was famous for his thugs. Best Performance: White Heat"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

Sweet Smell of Success
18.  Sweet Smell of Success DVD ~ Burt Lancaster
The list author says:
  "Burt Lancaster. Typical good guy until he created one of the best bad guys ever in JJ Hunsecker. Best Performance: Sweet Smell of Success"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Cover Girl
19.  Cover Girl DVD ~ Rita Hayworth
The list author says:
  "Gene Kelly. Fantastic tap dancer who's characters always had a beating heart. Best Performance: Cover Girl"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Grand Hotel / Movie [VHS]
20.  Grand Hotel / Movie [VHS] VHS Greta Garbo
The list author says:
  "John Barrymore. Could pull of tragedy better than anyone. Best Performance: Grand Hotel"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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Shadow of a Doubt
21.  Shadow of a Doubt DVD ~ Teresa Wright
The list author says:
  "Joseph Cotten. Gave all his characters a likeability, whether they were good or evil. Best Performance: Shadow of a Doubt"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)
22.  To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition) DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "Gregory Peck. A fine man who stood up for moral justice in his finest performance. Best Performance: To Kill a Mockingbird"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (395 customer reviews)

Cape Fear
23.  Cape Fear DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "Robert Mitchum. Noir hero or screen villain, he was always amazing. Best Performance: Cape Fear."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

The Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion Collection
24.  The Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion Collection 
The list author says:
  "Orson Welles. His presence and talent were so huge that he owned every movie he made. Best Performance: The Third Man"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (303 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Dawn Patrol (1938) [VHS]
25.  Dawn Patrol (1938) [VHS] VHS Errol Flynn
The list author says:
  "Errol Flynn. Swashbuckler whose talent was largely overlooked. Best Performance: The Sun Also Rises. Best Performance Available for Sale: The Dawn Patrol"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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