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14 Classic Movies

Old doesn't automatically mean important — or enjoyable. These classics are here because they still work today, even if you know almost nothing about old Hollywood.

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12 Angry Men
A jury of 12 men must decide the fate of a young man accused of murder, with one dissenting voice.
Rear Window
A photographer confined to a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and uncovers what he believes is a murder.
Some Like It Hot
Two male musicians witness a mob hit and disguise themselves as women to join an all-female band, leading to comedic complications.
The Apartment
An ambitious office worker lets his executives use his apartment for their illicit affairs, hoping to climb the corporate ladder.
Singin' in the Rain
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl as Hollywood transitions to talkies, leading to hilarious and heartwarming complications.
Roman Holiday
A sheltered princess escapes her royal duties for a day of freedom in Rome, falling for an American journalist who secretly covers her story.
Sunset Boulevard
A struggling screenwriter is drawn into the delusional world of a faded silent film star, leading to a dark and tragic Hollywood tale.
The Third Man
An American pulp writer arrives in post-war Vienna to a job offer from an old friend, only to find him dead under suspicious circumstances.
Psycho
A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a mother-obsessed young man.
North by Northwest
An advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by foreign spies, and finds himself embroiled in a cross-country chase.
Bicycle Thieves
In post-war Rome, a poor father and his son search desperately for his stolen bicycle, essential for his new job.
All About Eve
An ingenue named Eve Harrington manipulates her way into the life of aging Broadway star Margo Channing, threatening her career and relationships.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
An insane general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, prompting a desperate attempt to stop doomsday.