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North By Northwest [1959] [DVD]
1.  North By Northwest [1959] [DVD] DVD ~ Cary Grant
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  "Gripping thriller, sexy actors, lots of pace and a Hitchcock classic.  Its spawned all sorts of pop culture references that will immediately make sense."
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Bringing Up Baby [DVD]
2.  Bringing Up Baby [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "An example par excellance of 'screwball' comedy.  Its frenetic, funky and above all funny.  Hepburn and Cary are star turns and will keep you hooked.  Expect to feel knackered by the closing credits."
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The African Queen [DVD]
3.  The African Queen [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "One of John Huston's finest, The African Queen has everything you want in a blockbuster; drama, tension, humour and romance.  Watch two screen legends spark off each other."
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Harvey [DVD]
4.  Harvey [DVD] DVD ~ James Stewart
The list author says:
  "The incomparable Jimmy Stewart will capture your heart in this deft comedy.  From the opening scenes you'll be sucked into Elwood's world and never want to leave.  One you can enjoy again and again."
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A Matter of Life and Death [DVD]
5.  A Matter of Life and Death [DVD] DVD ~ David Niven
The list author says:
  "The Archers' finest and most ambitious creation, this film transcends its propagandistic origins to take you to a magical fantasy world.  Niven is superb and Livesy gives his best performance."
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The Maltese Falcon [1941] [DVD]
6.  The Maltese Falcon [1941] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Huston's directorial debut and the film that made Bogart a star.  But never mind all that, this is a fab, tense film noir thriller.  Sharp dialogue, sexy dames and a mindbending plot, its got it all."
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Mr Smith Goes to Washington [DVD] [2001]
7.  Mr Smith Goes to Washington [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ James Stewart
The list author says:
  "A Capra classic that makes you believe in freedom, liberty, tolerance and the rights of the individual all over again.  Let it inspire you and soak up Stewart's virtuoso performance."
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Kind Hearts and Coronets [DVD]
8.  Kind Hearts and Coronets [DVD] DVD ~ Dennis Price
The list author says:
  "One of the best black comedies ever made.  Alec Guinness is phenomenal as all eight members of a threatened family.  You'll end up rooting for the murderer and laughing all the way."
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Brief Encounter Special Edition [DVD] [1945]
9.  Brief Encounter Special Edition [DVD] [1945] DVD ~ Celia Johnson
The list author says:
  "Even the most hard-hearted will weep at one of the greatest love stories ever told.  Rachmaninov's score and Coward's screenplay will leave you longing for more.  Enjoy two era-defining performances."
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The Big Sleep [1946] [DVD]
10.  The Big Sleep [1946] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Follow the quintessential anti-hero Philip Marlowe as he delves into a sordid world of gambling, drink and pornography.  Bacall is radiant and Bogey incomparable."
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The Guns of Navarone [DVD]
11.  The Guns of Navarone [DVD] DVD ~ David Niven
The list author says:
  "The inspiration for all subsequent war films see this classic first.  A special ops team, an impossible mission, Niven, Peck and Quinn, what more could you want?"
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Casablanca : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1942] [DVD]
12.  Casablanca : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1942] [DVD] DVD ~ Casablanca
The list author says:
  "I can add nothing to the reams of writings on Casablanca.  Here's the reality; if you haven't seen it, watch it."
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The Ladykillers [DVD] [1955]
13.  The Ladykillers [DVD] [1955] DVD ~ Alec Guinness
The list author says:
  "Ealing does comedy like nobody else.  Another classic example of black comedy at its finest.  Nobody does sinister better than Guinness."
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Some Like It Hot - Special Edition [DVD] [1959]
14.  Some Like It Hot - Special Edition [DVD] [1959] DVD ~ Marilyn Monroe
The list author says:
  "Often voted the funniest comedy of all time this is essential viewing.  A crime caper with drag queens, Monroe and an impotent millionaire, it doesn't get better than this."
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The Third Man (Special Edition) [DVD] [1949]
15.  The Third Man (Special Edition) [DVD] [1949] DVD ~ Joseph Cotton
The list author says:
  "Become utterly engrossed in a film that's been voted the best British film ever. This is no exaggeration; a comic, thrilling noir masterpiece written by Graham Greene and starring Orson Welles."
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