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1. Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
Passed | 110 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
A writer falls in love with a young socialite and they're soon married, but her obsessive love for him threatens to be the undoing of them both as well as everyone around them.
Director: John M. Stahl | Stars: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price
Votes: 14,785
2. Auntie Mame (1958)
Approved | 143 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle.
Director: Morton DaCosta | Stars: Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark
Votes: 12,703 | Gross: $23.30M
3. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,849
4. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,762
5. Random Harvest (1942)
Passed | 126 min | Drama, Romance
An amnesiac World War I veteran falls in love with a music hall star, only to suffer an accident which restores his original memories but erases his post-war life.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Ronald Colman, Greer Garson, Philip Dorn, Susan Peters
Votes: 8,407 | Gross: $10.14M
6. I Want to Live! (1958)
Approved | 120 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A prostitute, sentenced to death for murder, pleads her innocence.
Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel
Votes: 7,368
7. That Uncertain Feeling (1941)
Passed | 84 min | Comedy
A psychoanalyst causes a woman to doubt her happy marriage.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Merle Oberon, Melvyn Douglas, Burgess Meredith, Alan Mowbray
Votes: 2,991
8. The Strange Woman (1946)
Approved | 100 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
In 1820s New England beautiful but poor and manipulative Jenny Hager marries rich old man Isaiah Poster but also seduces his son and his company foreman.
Directors: Edgar G. Ulmer, Douglas Sirk | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, Louis Hayward, Gene Lockhart
Votes: 2,457
9. Experiment Perilous (1944)
Approved | 91 min | Film-Noir, Romance, Thriller
In 1903, a doctor suspects murder in the gothic Bederaux family.
Director: Jacques Tourneur | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, George Brent, Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker
Votes: 2,126
10. Two-Faced Woman (1941)
Passed | 90 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance
After a ski instructor catches her husband flirting with an old flame, she decides to pose as her (fictitious) twin sister in an attempt to keep him faithful.
Director: George Cukor | Stars: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Constance Bennett, Roland Young
Votes: 1,978 | Gross: $0.88M
11. The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A loving mother and wife deals with situations and problems of a middle-class family in the late 1950s and the early 1960s.
Stars: Donna Reed, Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares
Votes: 1,896
12. One Step Beyond (1959–1961)
Approved | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"One Step Beyond" was a collection of tales about paranormal events, horrifying folklore, and the world of the unknown.
Stars: John Newland, Robert Douglas, Olan Soule, Will J. White
Votes: 1,880
13. Dakota (1945)
Passed | 82 min | Western
In 1871 Dakota, two crooked businessmen oppose the local wheat farmers and the railroad development to control the town of Fargo.
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond
Votes: 1,704
14. Third Finger, Left Hand (1940)
Passed | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
A single magazine editor pretends to be married in order to avoid advances from male colleagues, but complications ensue when she meets a potential suitor.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard | Stars: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman
Votes: 1,138
15. Billy the Kid (1941)
Passed | 94 min | Western
In 1880 New Mexico, during a feud between cattle growers, former childhood friends Billy the Kid and Jim Sherwood end-up working for opposite sides.
Directors: David Miller, Frank Borzage | Stars: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Ian Hunter, Mary Howard
Votes: 1,070
16. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 605
17. The Veil (1958)
25 min | Horror, Mystery
An anthology of horror stories hosted by actor Boris Karloff.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Robert Hardy, Harry Bartell, Ron Hagerthy
Votes: 541
18.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Drowning Duck
(1957)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Perry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake head to a small town to defend a young man who is charged with poisoning a blackmailer. They learn the man's father was executed for killing a man in the same town eighteen years earlier.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 525
19. Sentimental Journey (1946)
Approved | 94 min | Drama
An actress, Julie Beck, finds out that she is ill and has only a short time to live. She becomes taken with Hitty, a young orphan prone to dreaming. Julie soon decides to adopt the child so... See full summary »
Director: Walter Lang | Stars: John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, William Bendix, Cedric Hardwicke
Votes: 487
20. Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941)
Passed | 83 min | Drama
It is a week before Dr. Kildare's wedding to pretty Nurse Mary Lamont. The hospital is a-buzz with preparation for the big day. Good old Dr. Gillespie, despite fatigue, has agreed to help a... See full summary »
Director: Harold S. Bucquet | Stars: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Red Skelton
Votes: 381
21. Aerial Gunner (1943)
Approved | 78 min | Drama
Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight over the same woman.
Director: William H. Pine | Stars: Richard Arlen, Chester Morris, Amelita Ward, Jimmy Lydon
Votes: 364
22. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
23. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951–1978)
Comedy, Drama
Probably the longest-running anthology series on television, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" has been presenting television dramatizations of famous plays and books, as well as original programs especially written for the series, since 1951.
Stars: Sarah Churchill, Howard Wierum, Frank Daly, Robert Daggett
Votes: 337
24. Nob Hill (1945)
Approved | 95 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The owner of a San Francisco saloon yearns to rank among the upper crust of Nob Hill. When he begins romancing a wealthy socialite it looks like he may have his entry into high society. The... See full summary »
Director: Henry Hathaway | Stars: George Raft, Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine, Peggy Ann Garner
Votes: 332
25. The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
30 min | Drama
A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.
Stars: Loretta Young, John Milton Kennedy, John Newland, Robert Foulk
Votes: 303
26. The Green-Eyed Blonde (1957)
Passed | 76 min | Crime, Drama
Reform school girls try to make the best of a bad situation.
Director: Bernard Girard | Stars: Susan Oliver, Melinda Casey, Beverly Long, Norma Jean Nilsson
Votes: 252
27. Telephone Time (1956–1958)
30 min | Drama
Anthology series originally featured plays by host, John Nesbitt for season one. Beginning in September 1957, works from other authors were presented as well until series ended in April ... See full summary »
Stars: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter, Maurice Marsac, Florenz Ames
Votes: 249
28. Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
Stars: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino
Votes: 244
29. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 222
30. Three Brave Men (1956)
Approved | 88 min | Drama
During the Cold War, a Maryland civilian employee of the U.S. Navy is deemed a security risk and he fights the official charges of being a Communist sympathizer.
Director: Philip Dunne | Stars: Ray Milland, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Lovejoy, Nina Foch
Votes: 212
31. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
32. Time Out of Mind (1947)
Approved | 88 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
The son of a wealthy Maine shipping magnate causes a crisis in the family when he announces that he wants a career in music rather than in the family business.
Director: Robert Siodmak | Stars: Phyllis Calvert, Robert Hutton, Ella Raines, Eddie Albert
Votes: 189
33.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Sky
(1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Western
Young Billy flees Dodge in fear after being suspected of shooting dead an older saloon girl whose sexual advances he had been resisting.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Votes: 180
34. The Navy Way (1944)
Approved | 74 min | Drama, War
The experiences of a disparate group of young men as they make their way through Navy boot camp.
Director: William Berke | Stars: Robert Lowery, Jean Parker, William Henry, Roscoe Karns
Votes: 160
35. Henry Aldrich, Editor (1942)
Approved | 72 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Henry (James Lydon) gets into another jam when he becomes the editor of the Centerville Hish School newspaper. The Fire Chief suspects him when he covers fires.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 159
36. Henry Aldrich Haunts a House (1943)
Approved | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Henry Aldrich swallows a serum by accident and ends up in a "haunted" house.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 156
37. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
38.
One Step Beyond (1959–1961)
Episode:
Dead Ringer
(1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A woman called Esther has unsettling visions of buildings set alight by an arsonist and claims that her sister, whom she has not seen for many years, is responsible. She states that she is ... See full summary »
Director: John Newland | Stars: John Newland, Norma Crane, Grant Williams, Ed Prentiss
Votes: 141
39. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
60 min | Drama
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 137
40. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
41. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
42. Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour (1943)
Approved | 72 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Henry Aldrich becomes the most sought after guy in town when he wins a date with a movie star.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 133
43. Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944)
Passed | 66 min | Comedy, Family
As a boy scout leader, Henry (James Lydon), repeatedly takes the blame for problems caused by a scout in his patrol.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 132
44. Gangway (1937)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical
Newspaper reporter becomes involved with gang of crooks who take her for a tough American gangster.
Director: Sonnie Hale | Stars: Jessie Matthews, Barry MacKay, Nat Pendleton, Alastair Sim
Votes: 131
45. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
46. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
47. Henry Aldrich Swings It (1943)
Passed | 64 min | Comedy, Family
Complications arise when Henry, in love with the new music teacher, joins the band. He accidentally gets a Stradivarius that belongs to another man.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 112
48. Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid (1944)
65 min | Comedy, Family
Henry Aldrich (James Lydon) tries to match his unfriendly teacher, Mr. Bradley (vaughan Glaser) with a wife. Henry hopes the teacher will become friendly enough to let him graduate with honors so he can use an inheritance for college.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 104
49. The Road to Victory (1944)
10 min | Short, Drama
Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1954 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the... See full summary »
Director: LeRoy Prinz | Stars: Olive Blakeney, Jack Carson, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Votes: 102
50. Henry Aldrich's Little Secret (1944)
Approved | 75 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Henry and Dizzy have a baby sitting service and get more than they bargain for when the mother of a 10 month old leaves town to clear her husband of a crime.
Director: Hugh Bennett | Stars: Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney
Votes: 99