An Incomplete List Of The Greatest Films

By Joel Boyd

The American Film Institute promoted a list of the top 50 stars from American movies back in'99. These are the actors from the golden era of Hollywood, the ones that began it all. While various of today's stars may have eclipsed their talent, they are all the same always going to be remembered.

Jack of Diamonds - Hamilton plays a cat burglar who pillages gems from Baker, Gabor, and Palmer, who are "special guests" in this movie. Circumvent this one and wait for "To Catch a Robber" to be shown. Cast includes George Hamilton, Joseph Cotten, Marie Laforet, Maurice Evans, Carroll Baker, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Lilli Palmer. (67 minutes,'67)

Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys - Discouraging film of Max Shulman's novel in regards to small city in upheaval over a new missile base in their neighborhood. Cast includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Joan Collins, Jack Carson, Dwayne Hickman, Tuesday Weld, and Gale Gordon. (89 minutes,'58)

No Man of Her Own - Pompous performance based on Cornell Woolrich tale of Helen Ferguson (Stanwyck) assuming another's identity and becoming part of a fmaily. Later in the movie she is being blackmailed by her ex-boyfriend. Cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, John Lund, Jane Cowl, Phyllis Thaxter, and Richard Denning. (98 minutes,'50)

The Cheyenne Social Club - A cowboy with very little money inherits and runs the Cheyenne Social Club which to his surprise turns out to be a brothel in the Old West. The film has lots of laughs, although stereotypes are plentiful throughout the movie. Cast includes Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Shirley Jones, Sue Ane Langdon, and Elaine Devry. (103 minutes,'70)

Big Trouble in Little China - Buddy Blowhard trucker Russell finds himself at large in Chinatown, while a pal's fiance is abducted right in front of his eyes. High tech Indiana Jones fashion venture has colossal tongue-in-cheek demeanor, however everything else in reference to it is colossal, too including Russell's John Wayne strut. Brilliant electric music score. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Champ Wong, and Kate Burton. (99 minutes,'86)

Soylent Green - Well-intentioned however cardboard adaptation of Harry Harrison's chemistry-fiction classic Make Room! Make Room! In the year 2022, Manhattan has gotten to be an congested hellhole. Charlton Heston plays a copy who while investigating the murder of a bigwig, trips onto volatile government secret which you'll figure out long before he does. Players includes Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Mike Henry, and Dick Van Patten. (100 minutes,'73)

Ok there you have a short list of some of the greatest films. Of course, there is more because we will always have a love affair with our movies. - 30202

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