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Mattias Ljungberg

Brokeback mountain is, without doubt, one of the greatest lovestories ever told. I feel it's a shame that I have never even seen anyone even sugest it to the two lovecrazed girls (both the sisters from Canada). Be well/ Sweden.

Mitch M

Born Yesterday needs to be on this list. Both Carly and Cassie would adore it.

Z Simons

Lol, I just realized the top 2 movies both contain people who aren't East Asian playing East Asians. 😬 I've always enjoyed the King and I, but re-watching it during Covid... it's not a great film. Pretty boring direction.

Chris Thom

Oh interesting that was a Harrison pick. That wouldn't even register as one of his movies to me TBH. Totally forgot about it.

Jason Mangen

Quirky?

Mark T

"Mediocre when it was first released"? Hmm, it was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Audrey Hepburn, it was a critical success at the box office; the moviegoers loved it, and the critics loved it, but it was mediocre, lol.

BriGuy

Soooooo depressing to see Breakfast at Tiffany's with such a big lead over The Philadelphia Story, given that the former was a mediocre movie when it was first released and has aged so badly it isn't even that anymore. But that iconic poster of gorgeous Audrey Hepburn with her long black gloves and sleek cigarette holder continues to lend the film an aura that lingers. Philadelphia Story is one of the ten best films of the entire decade of the 1940's, whereas Breakfast at Tiffany's isn't even one of the best 200 films of the 1960's. Oh well ...

Mike LL

Chris Thom: "I thought she watched the remake because (Harrison Ford was in it) and she wanted to see it?" There, I fixed it for you!

Chris Thom

Probably true. And there was that famous song from the 90's was on the radio constantly.

Chris Thom

I thought she watched the remake because the original was already on the channel and she wanted to see it?

Thomas Thompson

Cassie should watch the real Sabrina, to make up for her watching the remake.

fire12wife

I grew up watching The King and I (1956) with my sisters. We loved it so much! I haven't seen it in so long!!! Please, watch it as well!

Mike LL

I think you are right that voting is going to Breakfast because of name recognition.

Mike LL

No nom for Cary. The flick got noms for Jimmy, Kate, Ruth Hussey (Supporting Actress), director Cukor, writer, and Best Picture, of course. Only Jimmy got a win.

Mike LL

What's Up Doc is not a direct remake of Bringing Up Baby, but the lead characters are certainly based on the characters from Baby!

Doug Fisher

Well Mike... it is either time to buy a Lottery Ticket... or run for the hills! ;) :D

Doug Fisher

You guys should put "SPOILER ALERT" at the beginning of your comments.

Chris Thom

And I said, "What about breakfast at Tiffany's?" She said, "I think I remember the film and As I recall, I think we both kinda liked it" And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got" Brilliant

Chris Thom

Dang 2017? Never say die.

Chris Thom

Ahh Basic Instinct. A pure romance between a faceless hot woman and her prey...and an ice pick. And another hot chick, who might just be that first chick but we don't know, and her endless interpersonal mind games. And a detective who will get laid somehow being embroiled in that shit show. Now that's true love.

Chris Thom

Did Cary Grant get a nom too? Was he 'Supporting'?

Julie

My vote is that Cassie sees all the movies on this list. She would enjoy them all.

Nolofinwe

and its all perfectly clear now isnt it ? ...ah no! .... and it never will be as long as shes explaining it ! she is so cute in that movie

Clay F

The Philadelphia Story is my top choice.

Clay F

Catherine, you are not saying the US military caricature depictions of all Japanese has having impossibly exagerrated buck teeth and incredibly thick lens glasses is accurate because of the Japanese atrocious conduct?

Catherine LW

Nah, Elizabeth Taylor!

Clay F

I absolutely loved the board game RISK as a kid.

Brett Richey

Thank you, Clay. I promise I'm not insulting those who love Breakfast at Tiffany's. If you like that film then you like that film. However, I'm doubtful most of the voters have seen even a small percentage of these films, and to that matter even heard of them - given the fact their age. Classic cinema is an acquired taste, and a simple familiarity with the title and its lasting legacy has probably swayed a lot of unwitting opinion.

Catherine LW

“I’ll be right with you, Mr. Peabody!!!”

Clay F

Brett, good post.

Brett Richey

Absolutely spot on with every point made.

Silver Machine

Yes, we do.

Silver Machine

Yep. And the iconic image of Audrey Hepburn in the black cocktail dress has kept this embarrassingly dated, mediocre movie alive long past its expiration date. These days, it works better as a poster than as a film. (Better yet, read the book!)

Brett Richey

I suspect some people are voting for Breakfast at Tiffany's simply because it's the only one they've heard of. I personally find it to be too problematic to enjoy anymore. The Philadelphia Story gets my vote but the one everyone has heard of will win.

Jimmy Stewart

Philadelphia story is one of my favorites , Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant,Katherine Hepburn and Ruth Hussey in a comedic love quadrangle, just can’t go wrong😉

Catherine LW

I’ll say it. I think Ryan O’Neal can’t act.

Catherine LW

I’ve seen them all! 🤗

Catherine LW

Celeste, I love Risk! Used to play it in college and it would last for days. When we paused the game we would make secret deals and alliances and stab everyone in the back! 😂

Catherine LW

She has seen What’s Up, Doc.

Richard Maurer

Clay - you can also still vote for Breakfast at Tiffany’s and dislike, or even hate Rooney’s character. The movies of the past frequently had racism, sexism, and other problematic things in them. I view them in the context of their time rather than by modern standards.

Mark White

“swings and roundabouts”

Celeste McAllister

Catchy songs and music and dance numbers will probably be familiar to a number of members,I have watched the movie version,that was long ago....I know it to be the stage play on screen with some of the most elaborate sets ever!!

Anjolie Lanel

Too many of my favorite classic movies are on this list! So hard to choose just one lol

J

agreed

J

Good stuff Javier

Phillip Bates

I can't agree more! Classic Neil Simon with Redford and Fonda delivering superb performances.

Rick Rodriguez

I paid off the channel. Not enough Harrison Ford on the channel.

Clarence Newman

A sheltered life you've led, Mike. My favourite old saying, however.... "Things are not always as they seem. While it's true that all blackberries are black, not all black berries are blackberries."

Clarence Newman

That'll probably go in the Modern poll. This one only goes up to 1970.

Ria Grix

Barefoot in the Park is fantastic and funny (Redford and Fonda at there most beautiful), I’m surprised how few votes it has. For me it’s right up there with Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

peridd

The Way We Were should be included.

Chris Thom

Not a bad idea. An Affair to Remember also gets referenced a lot in Sleepless in Seattle and Last Chance Harvey. Latter one is a really sweet movie about older people finding love. Not that many have seen it but it's pretty great. I think Cassie would enjoy it.

Chris Thom

Have actually never seen any version of this. Are the songs good?

David Freese

Its because alot of people put today's morals on a different time. No matter if it ment something or not during that time frame.

Chris Thom

Pretty sure the movie was pretty different. They always kind of did the same thing with Capote that they later did for Brett Easton Ellis. Tone everything down and switch up character motivations.

David Freese

Well Working Girl this week so it was higher up on the list then we thought

JarHead0351

any Cary Grant movie - a great actor

Javier Hernandez

Oohhh, a Hepburn-Tracy poll. I'm with you on Stanwyck. She'll always be the hot matriarch from Big Valley to me.

Mike LL

What a fascinating list!

Judy M. Goodman

Whichever film(s) win, you're in for a (buncha) treat(s)!!

Nicholas Coy

True but he hated the movie because its nothing like the book. In the movie she's definitely using men for money but she isn't a hooker like in the book. Movie also has a happy ending.

Celeste McAllister

I ordered 'RISK' I've not played that boardgame before....

Clay F

I remember the country “Siam” on the old Risk board — above Indonesia.

Javier Hernandez

You should think about a poll for the remakes, too. 2002 The Truth About Charlie (Charade) 1999 Anna and the King (the King and I) 1995 Sabrina (Sabrina) I think you've already seen that 1994 Love Affair (Beatty and Benning a real couple!) (An Affair to Remember) 1974 The Front Page (His Girl Friday) 1972 What's Up Doc (Bringing Up Baby) 1956 High Society (Philadelphia Story)

Javier Hernandez

Just remember that in Breakfast At Tiffany's, Holly is a sex-worker. Not as obvious as Pretty Woman but all the hints are there. Truman Capote is said to have had Marilyn Monroe in mind when he came up with the story.

James Melton

Not one of the worst I've seen, but far from the best in this list IMO.

Catherine LW

One of the reasons why I love classic films is because of the dialogue. So much more witty! And the writing is superior. Nowadays it’s largely sound bytes.

Catherine LW

No, Arsenic and Old Lace.

Alan Jones

P.S. Looking forward to your My Fair Lady reaction, which I consider one of the top film musicals of all time, maybe THE top. (I assume your footnote means we can expect a reaction to be posted, and not just your viewing it off-channel.)

Joe

She always adds a few more romance movies specifically in November and February. 3-4 slots this month I would predict.

Alan Jones

Withholding my vote for Breakfast at Tiffany's soley due to the demeaning racial (Japanese) impersonation included among the minor characters. Pretty good film, excellent song (Moon River), but I can't tolerate that one character. Listen to the song, maybe see a YouTube excerpt of the ending in the rain, but otherwise, a missable film IMHO.

Augustine Lee

do we really need a romance month? isnt cassie's PPotM the romance slot for every month? ;p

tom kenny

Cassie would love Philadelphia Story

Rose

For me Katherine Hepburn was never more fashionable and stunning than in The Philadelphia Story.

Guy

The Philadelphia Story is a must at some point (one of my top five of all-time). Then there’s the entire Hepburn-Tracy oeuvre. Also adding a preemptive shoutout for some Barbara Stanwyck content like Ball of Fire and The Lady Eve. (Forgive me if I’ve missed them, I’m relatively new here.)

Han

Then she can watch Anna and the King (1999) at some point! I have a soft spot for that film because I watched it as a kid.

Tinker

AFFAIR TO REMEMBER IS A MUST❤️

Catherine LW

The Japanese were not demonized. If you read WWII history, Pacific theater, they demonized themselves by their atrocious conduct towards POWs and civilians.

Clay F

I voted for 6, but The Philadelphia Story (1940) (currently in 3rd place) is my top choice. Maybe she will react to the top 3 winners in the poll, but probably not because she is already reacting to My Fair Lady.

Rose

🤞 she watches it even tho it’s way behind the leader. I love Yul Brynner’s take on The March of the Siamese Children: "The presentation of children has to do with the respect that we must always keep, for the individual human being of any age, of any color, of any breed, of any religion. That the individual must be respected for his individuality which means..he's unique as a human being." He had a beautiful voice - one of the great actors and a very classy man.

Mike Lemon

@Clarence- I have never heard a saying about a dog's butt.

Mike Lemon

@Jake- I only ever vote for one.

Jake McNulty

Don't forget everyone, this one's multiple votes.

Jake McNulty

Only voting for one film Mike?

Celeste McAllister

"I make Siam very scientific country"

Rick Rodriguez

Gotcha. Thank you, sir. I think I missed that chat.

Celeste McAllister

A long time ago,my grandparents were in NYC and they watched Yul play the king on Broadway,that's before the films release....

Steve Holton

Rick, on the Extra Butter live chat Cassie said "Working Girl" and "Moonstruck" are on her radar for a Popcorn Pick Of The Month. Not necessarily this month, though.

Clarence Newman

"Who who who WHO??"

Steve Holton

One of my mother's fondest memories with her father is watching "The King and I" together. 👑

Clarence Newman

Yul Brunner is very convincing as an Asian in The King and I, which is to say that his portrayal does not come across as a parody or a caricature. King Mongkut is strong, noble, proud, compassionate, fearless, a good father, et cetera et cetera et cetera. You and Cassie will love it.

Clay F

I read the term “yellowface” in reference to The King and I (1956) from several sources (e.g., BBC, The Guardian, etc.). My understanding is that all Asian characters in The King and I (1956) are portrayed by white people, which is not surprising b/c likely the most feasible way to make a financially successful movie for a western audience at the time. My guess is I would like the movie. Crossing my fingers. Cambridge Dictionary “yellowface” 1. the practice of white actors changing their appearance with makeup in order to play East Asian characters in movies, plays, etc.: “The comedian has been accused of yellowface for playing a Japanese designer in the movie.” 2. the makeup that is used in this practice: “In the adaptation of the play, Asian men are depicted by white actors in yellowface.” Oxford Dictionary: “yellowface” refers to the practice of wearing makeup to imitate the appearance of an East Asian person, typically as part of a performance. This practice is generally regarded as offensive. "that particular Chinese detective was invariably played by a white actor in yellowface.” An aspect I liked about The Wild Bunch (1969) [an AFI Top 100 movie I recently watched] is that while having many roles for characters who were Mexican, every single role was played by a Latino -- that was unheard of in 1969.

Clarence Newman

It was bound to happen sometime, Mike. You know what they say about the sun shining on a dog's ass. 🤣

Clay F

Question: Is Yul Brynner convincing as an Asian person? Question: Does the acting, makeup, demeanor, sound of voice, etc. of Yul Brynner and the movie context lead you to believe that Yul Brynner is an Asian person, especially by the end of the movie? When I was recently watching Lawrence of Arabia, Alec Guiness attempting to portray the Arabic Prince Feisal was difficult (hard) to look at/listen to. I did eventually become acclimated. Alec Guiness is a good actor and plus I was liking the movie.

Clarence Newman

In the immortal words of Tony Montana, "That sound completely crazy to me, mang."

Mike Lemon

What is going on? How is the movie I voted for winning? Did we enter end times and I missed the notice?

Clarence Newman

This one's way older than Cassie is prepared to go, but one of the best examples of a respectfully portrayed "yellowface" character is in Broken Blossoms (1919). Lillian Gish plays a broken and abused girl who's been so badly treated by her father that she's forgotten how to smile. She meets a Chinese man played by Richard Barthelmess (a character billed as "Cheng Huan/The Yellow Man") and through kindness and patience, he finally gives her a reason to smile. The film ends tragically, but the relationship between the girl and Cheng is wonderful. In 1996, Broken Blossoms was included in the annual selection of 25 motion pictures to be added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.

Celeste McAllister

'The King and I' I sent a copy to Cassie more than 2yrs back,I remember she said "This Looks like something I would want to watch".🧧🎏🎊

Silver Machine

Am I crazy, or didn’t Cassie already watch Bringing Up Baby?

Joe

With some exceptions, older films (classics or not) do poorly on YT. It's nice of Cassie to feature one every few months on the channel.

Clarence Newman

I've never seen Marty, but I really need to get around to it. All I know about it is from a review of the first Rocky movie. The critic called it "A good little story about triumph over adversity, but all in all, Marty did it better."

Clarence Newman

Jon Johns! Since when has Cassie watched West Side Story? Did I miss that on her list? If she has, I need to give her a high five, because I hated West Side Story too!

Rick Rodriguez

Speaking of which. I forget. But did Working Girl get on the roster or am I thinking of a poll where it almost won?

Rick Rodriguez

I do wish they had gotten Karlof. He was great years later in Walter Mitty.

Clarence Newman

No, it was for acting. The Mafia made the Academy an offer it couldn't refuse.

Clarence Newman

In honour of Eli Wallach's character in The Holiday, it should be "The Cary Grant and Women of Gumption poll".

Mark White

Thanks Clay, I just looked it up, 100% RT!! Great cast as well. Might have to bear it in mind.

Clay F

William, good point. I voted The Philadelphia Story. We don't have to erase those films (I am against censorship), but we don't have to vote for them in a poll. It is a legitimate valid choice to not vote for Breakfast at Tiffany's because of the Mickey Rooney character. On the other hand, some like and many tolerate the Mickey Rooney character. Up to each individual who votes.

Maisie

Yeah I always assumed that they were mother and daughter.

Clay F

Elaine: "You're going to love me for my mind too?” Mortimer: "One thing at a time"

Clay F

When I watched The Philadelphia Story [AFI Top 100], I was unsure because 1940 has typically been too old for me, but the acting/charisma of that trio is stunning and I ended up loving the movie.

Clay F

I've heard (at least vaguely) of most of the movies in the poll but have only watched two, one being "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) which I thought awesome and think you might like.

Clay F

Grace Kelly is absolutely stunning in Rear Window.

Clay F

Yeah. And Katherine.

Clay F

Notting Hill is my favorite Julia Roberts movie.

Clarence Newman

I respect their wishes, although I don't see The King and I, either now or when it was made, as any kind of intended insult. Things date, that's all. By way of perspective, the portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Naked Gun is way more disrespectful (I mean, WAY more!), but you'll never see that banned in Britain. We tend to take that sort of thing in the spirit it's intended.

Clay F

Here and on another channel, I've been making an effort to watch reactions to classics, most of the movies I have never seen.

Kent Theaker

Yep. I'm always the first in line for them when they arrive.

Clarence Newman

I've seen that one, Mark. Decent movie.

Troy Silvester

Very nice! Maybe someday Cassie will do a classical musical poll. They just don't make them like that anymore.

Clay F

I appreciate your sentiment, but what you say is maybe because patrons wanting wonderful classics are generally a tiny minority of any reactor channel. This channel has delivered reactions to several classics.

Clarence Newman

Not a movie reference, but it's worth pointing out that the 1964 Olympics is often credited as being the moment when Japan finally emerged from the stigma of World War 2. They had been working hard to repair their image for many years and the Tokyo Olympics was a big breakthrough. Before that, I imagine this kind of caricature was considered acceptable. As TheSingulatarian says above, Jerry Lewis almost built a career on it.

Troy Silvester

I voted for "An Affair to Remember" and it is my all time favorite romance, and probably always will be. The song by Vic Damone always melts me. Some of these are fun, some are epic, like the King and I and Funny Girl, but the real answer to this poll is, yes please!

Liz Painter

Someone in the same building as one of my friends has named their wifi network that. I haven't saved to auto connect so I see it evey time and call out CK Dexter Haaaaven when I visit.

TheSingulatarian

That entire conversation with his mother about going to the dance is heartbreaking.

TheSingulatarian

My rather long pointless anecdote about My Fair Lady. My Fair Lady was an annual favorite on CBS television in the 1970s and was shown on Thanksgiving every year. My family always watched it at my aunt's house on her 15-inch color TV. At the time most wide-screen movies were shown in shitty "Pan and Scan" mode so the camera would have to be manually panned over the print if something was happening of the other side of the screen. Add in the over the air broadcast quality and the experience was greatly reduced from the full cinematic experience. Several years ago I purchased the Blu-ray restoration of the film and it was a completely new experience. Full aspect ratio, stereophonic sound it looked like it had been shot yesterday. It kicked a 7 movie up to 11. God bless film restoration crews. They are doing the Lord's work.

rakesh

Guess who's coming to Dinner would have been a good pick in there as well I reckon.

TheSingulatarian

Then she can watch What's Up Doc? with Carley.

rakesh

Ma, sooner or later, there comes a point in a man's life when he's gotta face some facts. And one fact I gotta face is that, whatever it is that women like, I ain't got it.

rakesh

John Wayne, Genghis khan. The tache was spot on.

TheSingulatarian

Ryan O'Neal was a very hot commodity in Hollywood the early 1970s but an absolutely shit human being. Slapped his daughter when she was nominated for an Oscar in Paper Moon, and he wasn't. Lee Majors asked him to look after his wife Farah Fawcet while Majors was away making a movie. Instead, he slept with her and stole her away from Majors. What a goon.

V M

Ali McGraw: [as the family watches "Love Story"] Love means never having to say you're sorry. Lisa Simpson: No, it doesn't! This movie is drivel! She's wooden and unpleasant, and no matter what he does, he's still Ryan O'Neal. Marge: Opinion noted. Now, if you don't mind, your father and I are trying to lose ourselves in this romantic fantasy. Homer: Yeah, we're trying to create a mood here, so shut the hell up!

TheSingulatarian

Borgnine is an underrated actor. He could play the hero or the villain or in the case of Marty the romantic lead. He worked with everyone right up into the 21st Century. If Cassie watches Marty, "Quiz Show" will make much more sense to her.

Happy Hanukkah

What I want is a fantastic, classic, romantic poll. Oh, here's one! Boombastic!

Kent Theaker

(Sigh) So many wonderful classics....relegated to the dustbin in polls like this! :(

TheSingulatarian

In the 1960s Jane Fonda was the most beautiful woman in the world. Positively radiant.

TheSingulatarian

Well, the Thai people do not like it. They feel it makes their king look buffoonish. It is a crime to show it in Thailand.

Happy Hanukkah

That's the dumbest thing I ever heard. /joke

TheSingulatarian

Rooney was a piker. The world championship of racist East Asian caricatures has to go to Jerry Lewis who did this multiple times. I will say there was an attempt to humanize the Japanese throughout the fifties and the sixties since they had been so demonized during the Second World War, and I could point to a dozen movies at least that try to do just that. Now that they were our Cold War allies the propaganda tables turned. "We have always been at war with Eurasia. East Asia is our friend." Mr. Yunioshi was probably the most ham fisted of these but everyone from Marlon Brando to Rex Harrison was doing yellowface well into the 1960s with varying results. In the end the blame has to be shared with Director Blake Edwards because he was telling Rooney what to do. It wasn't until "Flower Drum Song" in the early sixties was a film released that had almost a full Asian cast and they still had to sub in several Japanese actors and one Black woman for Chinese characters.

Chris Thom

I haven't seen that many of them either. But pretty sure they're all pretty famous and iconic.

Movie Maestro

Sabrina the original is the only Sabrina Humphrey Bill Holden The great AH

Chris Thom

True Lies definitely is. Total date movie for married couples.

Chris Thom

For years I thought they were cousins.

TheSingulatarian

No films were made before 1980. Everyone knows that.

TheSingulatarian

Depending on which version you watch the entire film is in the public domain.

TheSingulatarian

Another Marni Nixon Dub job for Deborah Kerr this time. She also dubbed Audrey Hepburn on My Fair Lady. Movie magic. More real than real.

Mark White

Clarence, I would put in there “The mountain between us” it gets panned by critics, but I thought it was alright. It’s Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, it’s a Survival/Romance set in Cassie’s back yard! Of the Utah Mountains. Now I think about it, I might give it a mention in the future. It’s one of those movies that people love to pan, like Cocktail, but you just sort of know Cassie would like.

Bruce C Snell

A lot of good (very good, great even) movies on this list. You need to watch them all. I voted for Breakfast at Tiffany's but wouldn't complain about either Philadelphia Story or Bring Up Baby.

Chris Thom

Had no idea Sinatra had an Oscar. For best song?

Stephen Dias

Yeah, when I've watched Breakfast at Tiffany's, I always feel bad for Buddy Ebsen's character.

TheSingulatarian

I would just pick them all. All fantastic in their own way.

TheSingulatarian

Dr. Zira and Taylor making out is the hottest thing ever.

Chris Thom

Capote was a great writer.

Mark White

I’ve mentioned “Cocktail” before, only because you just know, despite its terrible RT score, Cassie would definitely enjoy it.

Chris Thom

Those damn dirty apes are the pinnacle of LOVE.

TheSingulatarian

But how could you not love Mr. Mr. Yunioshi /(s)

Chris Thom

Had to pick the classic 70's...Love Story. Because choosing Love Story means never having to say you're sorry.

Mark White

Thanks Clarence, I feel though “Basic instinct” won’t be seen as a Romance! 😆 It needs to be in a different kind of poll, which would include “Disclosure” and “Fatal Attraction” we could call it the bunny boiler poll?!! 😆

Alex

You can pick as many as you want. I didn’t realize at first either.

Catherine LW

Speaking of Asian eyeliner, a great forgotten film is The Good Earth, about the rise and fall of Wang Lung, a Chinese farmer, played by Paul Muni. Luise Rainer played his wife, O-Lan, and won Best Actress. Beautiful, engaging film.

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

Hi Cassie, suggestion for next year's valentine's poll: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), a masterpiece of a film directed by Peter Weir, who went on to direct Dead Poet's Society (1987) and The Truman Show (1997). The film is set in Australia on 14th February 1900, which is why I thought it would be a good reaction on Valentine's Day

Catherine LW

Too bad Notorious didn’t make the poll. Early Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, romantic, suspenseful, with the most sympathetic villain played by the great Claude Rains.

Dean Holt

Agreed Richard regards to all eras have there good and bad movies. And yes there was lots of seriously cheesy films in the 80s. But I personally think that was one of the best decades for Sci-Fi and maybe the worst for romantic movies. But it’s not just romantic films from the 50s it’s most genres as it’s not just the dialogue but how they deliver the lines and speak in general. I just have problems taking them seriously, the score/music as well I find can be annoying after a while. So as I’ve said they tend to be films I just don’t get on with, but I also get why some people love them as we all like different styles and genres in general. I’m willing to bet there’s quite a few films that I’d have in my top 50/25 that you would probably hate and vice Versa, but I’d be absolutely fine with that as if we all like the same things life would be dull.

John Liebling

I hope Cassie will watch the top two. Great for her to find the joy in a Rogers and Hammerstein musical. There are so many great ones like Oklahoma and South Pacific other than the Sound of Music which she enjoyed when she was a youngin.

Catherine LW

Oh I love Deborah Kerr! One of my favorites is Heaven Knows Mr. Allison, with Robert Mitchum. Romantic yet unfulfilled- very real.

Catherine LW

I was a tween when Love Story came out and tbh, I hated it! Maudlin and predictable. And I disagree with its most famous line. 🤮

Catherine LW

Monkey Business with Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers and Marilyn Monroe! I crack up every time I watch CG dancing with Ginger. Total nerdfest!

Thomas Meredith

And won Donna Reed an Oscar as well

Jennifer Medicus

I love the Hepburns but tend to prefer the Kate the Great movies over Audrey. I love Charade but it's more of a spy movie with a romance subplot. I do appreciate the amount of Cary Grant on here. Philadelphia Story is perfection - partly because of Jimmy Stewart, obviously, and I adore Ruth Hussey.

psu01414

Personally I think the remake of Sabrina is better than the original. And I just don't understand how the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's is so popular. I watched it once (with my daughter) and we both agreed it was one of the worst movies we've ever seen.

Richard Maurer

@Dean - I really should have said that the good romantic films of the past were better than the good rom-coms of today. No decade of films doesn’t have its share of bad and/or cheesy films of any genre. Some decades even have more than their share - cough *80’s* cough.

Catherine LW

You don’t speak for me, Fritz. You are overreacting.

Movie Maestro

Moon river

Catherine LW

Oh, it doesn’t bother me. I’m half Asian and I just shrugged it off. Remember, WWII was still fresh in people’s minds and Japan’s horrific atrocities were not forgotten. Calling this “horrific” is overkill. Horrific is bayoneting Chinese babies at Nanking.

Movie Maestro

Any movie can be a romantic movie The terminator True lies Commando

Catherine LW

Ohhhhh, CK Dexter Haaaaaaven!

Catherine LW

I do want Cassie (and Carly) to watch Rebecca! Gothic, haunting, suspenseful and romantic!

Catherine LW

Oh come on! I’m half Asian and it doesn’t bother me.

Catherine LW

Why?

Dean Holt

😂😂

Cassie

haha i said that in my head in his voice

Bill Maurer

Great, great choices in this list. I can see her watch three of these movies. Always been a big "An Affair to Remember" fan. But Charade, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Philadelphia Story and the King and I are also great, great movies

Dean Holt

James, my main issue with 50s film is some can be a bit to campy and cheesy and I also just can’t get on with the dialogue. But not that a watch a lot of Romantic films, But when I do the best ones for me are from the 90s, there’s a couple with Jack Nicholson I really enjoyed.

Dean Holt

Richard I struggle with most 30s, 40s & 50s American movies tbh. It’s just the dialogue and the acting a bit on the cheesy side. I have liked some films from that era and I like most of the horror films. Not that a watch a lot of Romantic films, But when I do the best ones for me are from the 90s, there’s a couple with Jack Nicholson I really enjoyed.

Saucy

I LOVE Charade but I'm hesitant to call it a 'Classic Romance'

Richard Maurer

@ James - Agree, these movies are better than the rom-coms of today, to the point I actually voted in this poll - if it were a modern rom-com poll I wouldn’t have bothered.

Larry Darrell

I would’ve added, Camille (1936) too, but was trying to stick to comedies. I think they got the better chance of hooking her… which I feel is becoming less and less likely that it will happen. Doesn’t seem like she has an interest in 30s or 40s films specifically. They’re all Old Classic Films to her.

rakesh

If Breakfast at Tiffanys wins. i'll happy to watch. I would love the King and I. TBH both would be welcome, they seem perfect sunday afternoon cosy movies.

Clarence Newman

Another great Marsha Mason romance is Heartbreak Ridge. Some might say it's not a rom-com, but she slaps Clint around a bit and he throws a can of beer at her after she kicks him out. What's more romantic than that?

rakesh

ETC ETC ETC

Steven Perez

Excellent list. 👍

Joe

@Richard, at least I have POTA this week....I count my blessings, lol.

Richard Maurer

LLCD - Ladies Love Count D

Robert Jewell

Great point! Rewatched that reaction recently. Cassie exclaims, "I want to marry Grace Kelly." 😄

Morgan A. Colbert

I really don't think movies get better than PHILADELPHIA STORY

Apollo838

I’m really hoping you do the old Sabrina even if it doesn’t win, classic Aubrey Hepburn. Better than the newer one, but both are pretty great

Rick Rodriguez

Nah and her and Carly did Arsenic and Old Lace.

Clarence Newman

Cassie could also do it as a rewatch if Carly hasn't seen it. Rules are meant to be bent in our favour.

Nolofinwe

Bringing up baby. is one of the funniest movies ever made. perfect RomCom Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant I'm they're perfect

Mike LL

Joe, I think spoilers are specific, which I have not been.

Joe

Thank goodness we get "Planet of the Apes" this week, LOL.

Thomas Thompson

Can’t believe we’re expected to pick just one!

Mike LL

Because made after 1970? That does seem to be the answer. Have hope!

Mike LL

Half of those movies have a reaction by Cassie already.

Jason Mangen

Charade. Cary Grant playing a suave character who is dealing with a budding romance and a dangerous mystery. Classic Hollywood Movie that is a must watch.

Nicholas Coy

Breakfast at Tiffany's will always hold a special place in my heart and I don't even like romance. But Audrey Hepburn is just too adorable for words. Rare instance where I like the movie more than the book.

Story Archer

It's a pretty amazing film, but 1) I think it would confuse the hell out of the ladies - Japanese storytelling is very different than that of the west and 2) modern Japanese anime hardly fits the category of 'classic romance film'.

Story Archer

@Clarence Newman - if it was just Carli, that wouldn't be a problem...

Joe

More moldy oldies, give me a break, LOL.

Story Archer

It's GOT to be the King and I - Yul Brenner's masterful performance is something that these ladies can't go through life without having seen. They will ADORE him!

Story Archer

Yul Brenner's 'The King and I'... please GOD let it be that classic. These two can't possibly go through life not having seen that film or that masterful performance that defined a role forever.

Darren Harrison

Glad to hear you will be watching “My Fair Lady” which is my favorite musical.

Above Average Dave

The dialogue alone in HIS GIRL FRIDAY is worth the 100 minutes. Not to mention the insane action involving a desk that starts in 2nd act and goes on to the 3rd. Also, it's the apotheosis of the "Screwball Comedy" genre. And the chemistry between Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell—who was always all-in on her comedies—is incandescent. All that, and this is Howard Hawks announcing loudly and proudly to the world that he could masterfully direct more than westerns and "men in action" movies.

Joe

@Mike, why are you posting spoilers?

Keith Jones

Charade is a top 10 movie for me, the Hitchcock thriller that Hitchcock didn’t make. While normally any movie I vote for is guaranteed a dead last finish. I’m impressed that it’s holding in the middle of the pack.

Mark T

Not everyone is triggered by a casting choice in a movie over 60 years ago. IMDB 7.6 - Rotten Tomatoes 88%, you are in the minority.

Clarence Newman

It also stars one of Cassie's major girl crushes. She was all google-eyed over Grace Kelly in Rear Window. As were the rest of us.

Tales of the Fantastic Podcast

I was hoppin into the comments to say the same thing. I love, love, love Audrey Hepburn and the movie has some cool 60's style and whatnot - but it just does not hold up (and everyone knows exactly what I am talking about).

Neil Cherian

Guys, please don't let Breakfast at Tiffany's win. We are better than that.

Jareedy

Can’t wait but ngl never heard of a single one of these😂 not being rude just honest

bknsty14

Well, at least mine isn’t in last place

Clarence Newman

I would love a reaction to Notting Hill, but we would have to erase it from Cassie's memory first.

Clarence Newman

Philip A is gonna love you. 🙂

James Melton

Oh that makes sense, I see Barefoot in the Park and think it's the same period as The Way We were. Which it sort of is but you always get that when you set a cutoff date.

Matt Rose

dangit, my vote would have been for MY MAN GODFREY.

Clarence Newman

By the way, there are 6 movies on this poll that are on my "220 Films Cassie Must Watch Before She Dies" list. My cup overfloweth!

Mikey

YOUR NAME blows all of these out of the water. Greatest love story ever told

Clarence Newman

This poll only goes up to 1970, James. I'm expecting The Way We Were (1973) to be in the Modern Romantic poll

Chryss Guiler

The King and I is one of my favorite musicals. I would suggest Notting Hill in the future, especially if you're a fan of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.

Terry Yelmene

Your point is very, very well taken and valid Mike. How the story ends is NOT a Cassie epilogue... but Love Story is about 'lifelong' love that's deeply felt and lived - that is the triumph... no matter the length... and this is a movie about the purity of 'life' just as much as it is about the purity of 'love.'

Clarence Newman

Yep, necking counts.

James Melton

We need a Cary Grant poll. But I think she did react to "North By Northwest" so he hasn't been entirely neglected.

Clifton Owens

Philadelphia and Bringing Up Baby are both fantastic films. Bringing Up Baby was one of the first RomComs, and Philadelphia was a big hit when released. Both are worthy.

James Melton

The real surprise most people have watching these is that they are much better than the recent rom-coms you might have seen. Carey Grant is head and shoulders above Hugh Grant. You might not love these, but some might not be as uninteresting to watch as you'd imagine.

clutchkman

I've tried to like Breakfast at Tiffany's multiple times. It just doesn't live up to it's great reputation, IMHO, but I'm sure that Cassie would enjoy the King and I, or Sabrina or Philadelphia Story.

Fritz

The Philadelphia story is so fun. It’s a real treat to get to see Carey Grant and Jimmy Stewart in the same movie.

James Melton

"The Way We Were" should be on any list of romantic films. Two top performers and a top director tell an incredible story. Also "Funny Girl" is not one I'd put on a romantic film list. All of these that I've seen are very good.. I've never actually seen "An Affair to Remember" so I'm almost hoping that wins to force me to watch it.

Fritz

Asians didn’t like it in the 60s. And people who actually care didn’t like it either. Not to mention, California was full of Asian actors. This is post Flower Drum Song. You ever seen one of those old World War II propaganda, cartoons. He looks just like that and he sounds like one too. He would’ve been a shitty character if he was played by an Asian, but at least it wouldn’t be that obnoxious.

Richard Maurer

Why isn’t Horror of Dracula in this poll? Classic romance.

Richard Maurer

I’m sorry but we can’t just erase the films, music, books, etc. of the past because they don’t all conform to what’s acceptable now. I’m not saying that they weren’t problematic, just that we can’t expect the art of the past to adhere to the standards of today, and any censorship of said art is wrong and is only really an attempt to make us feel better now about what occurred in the past.

Fritz

Oh, I’m sure that there were people who were uncomfortable with it in the 60s. It’s just no one would listen to them back then. I love old movies, but I don’t watch movies with characters like this in it for the same reason I don’t watch movies with black face in it. The 60s is way too late a decade for nonsense like that. So many people who don’t know what to expect go into this movie because of all the glamorous pictures of Audrey Hepburn and then get ambushed by a World War II propaganda character. I’m not saying no one should ever watch it again, I have a copy in my film collection. But people should know what’s in it.

Fritz

It shouldn’t be political to mention something like this, and I hate that these days it is. He both looks and acts like a caricature from a World War II propaganda cartoon. It makes me uncomfortable and it makes many people uncomfortable. And it’s a really common criticism so I’m surprised you’ve never heard it. I guess maybe I just know more Asian people. It would be one thing if he was funny or actually essential to the plot of the movie, but he’s not either of those things . He’s just this annoying, loud, obnoxious guy who shows up and never quite fits in with the tone of the film. That voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

Robert Jewell

TO CATCH A TJIEF would have been ideal although I know it doesn't sound like a Valentine's Day movie, but it really is.

Thoko

I don't know any of these but I do remember a song about Breakfast at Tiffany's so I picked that

Keith Brown

So many great movies ! Reward yourself by making voting lists with just Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn to start out with. I know many of these stars worked together so there will be some overlapping movies but devoting a week or a month to these stars you will never regret it !!!

Movie Maestro

Vertigo, the Apartment, to catch a thief, north by northwest, Rebecca

Mark White

Oh man, this is embarrassing! Not seen any of these! 😳 not even heard of half of them! But I have heard good things about Breakfast at Tiffany’s and love story.

William Brownlee

Funny Face is a great film.

Jon Johns

Great idea! Not mentioned in this description, Cassie choose CLASSIC movies only. I'll make sure Madison county is on future polls.

Mike LL

Since James Stewart won his only acting Oscar for The Philadelphia Story, I wouldn't just call it an "early appearance of Jimmy Stewart", but I'm just nit picking, I applaud your advocacy of one of my favorite films!! Clay, I saw that reaction also, as you know, but I'm not satisfied, I want more, I want Cassie to see it also!!

Jon Johns

It's on the next list, along with Marty.

Jon Johns

Hey Jim, FYI Cassie hated, HATED both West Side Story, and Romeo & Juliet. Just so you have that reference in your mind.

Jon Johns

I am Adding Marty to all future romance films. Good catch.

Jay E. Bjorklund

The King And I. Yul Brynner's Oscar winning performance is worth the watch.

Clarence Newman

And Cold Mountain is well romantic.

Mike LL

You are right again, Clarence, about something that was a very small matter back in the 1960's but is being blown way out of proportion by viewing it through the prism of today's standards.

Starpartyguy

Not on the list, Goodbye Girl with Richard Dreyfus and Marsha Mason. Written by Neil Simon.

Jon Johns

I ALSO liked Mildred in "The Trouble with Harry" which is, I believe, Shirley MacLaines 1st film? (Also a little "Leave it to Beaver" kid 😉)

Clarence Newman

I know nothing, Jon Snow!

Mike LL

A lot of people are saying Cassie should just go ahead and watch The Philadelphia Story, and I'll add my name to that list. Cassie, it doesn't just have Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn, it also has James Stewart in the role that won him his one Oscar for Best Actor!! You'll want to see it!

Jon Johns

Clarence, you know Cassie has a team who vets her lists, right?

Mike LL

Jacob, The Adventures of Robin Hood is right here on Patreon, from when she did the Robin Hood week, so go find it and enjoy! to Larry's list I'll add Dodgsworth (1936) a very dated and creaky old romancer that I love all the same, but we need some romantic dramas for Cassie, also!

Kevin Albertina

In spite of the Rooney performances (which he himself regretted - more Blake Edwards idea than his from what I've heard), I still love Breakfast at Tiffany's. Still, I voted for the Philadelphia Story.

Mike LL

Mark, I agree with your every point. Such excellent early Cary Grant movies never seems to shine in these polls, and they are always the best movies in them. Something average always beats them.

Stranger2Reality

Agreed completely. It really shouldn't be difficult to omit horrendously racist films from polls like these. And acting like "it wasn't offensive back then" totally ignores how Asian filmgoers must have felt. There's plenty of great classic films that aren't notoriously racist like Breakfast at Tiffany's is.

Mike LL

Or his own poll (or two!).

Mike LL

Would love to see some Fred and Ginger on the channel. I also voted for The Philadelphia Story. Seeing as it is my Pick A Flick pick there is one very tiny small chance we might see it this month - if the odds fall in its favor!

Stranger2Reality

Agreed completely. Here's a relevant clip from Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story of Bruce being upset watching this movie in theaters due to the horrible racism in that film: https://youtu.be/lbiymQJsC8M Just a shameful movie and sad that it seems to be the runaway winner of this poll.

Mike LL

Deleted my comment here because I don't want my positive advocacy for some Cary Grant gems to be overshadowed by my negative comments on this matter.

Rick Rodriguez

She'll watch one day. Cassie is pretty good about catching up. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow...

Mike LL

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!

Mike LL

I think Love Story would be a terrible choice for Cassie - because of how it ends - and that is not the kind of ending that Cassie is looking for in a movie to watch this month.

Mike LL

I agree 1000%. It's tragic seeing so many of my beloved Cary Grant films go down in flames, again, on a PiB poll. This is why some of us have called for dedicated 30's and 40's poll. Because some bland 1960's film, in this case Breakfast at Tiffanys always seems to win.

Gray

Cold Mountain is my Pick-a-flick choice but I wouldn't say it's strictly a romantic film 😄

Clarence Newman

Shush, Rick! I'm trying to sneak it under the radar. 😁 And you have to admit, love wins out in the end (or does it?) That's all Cassie asks for in a romance.

Dean Holt

As Austin Powers would say “this ain’t my bag, baby” 😂😂. Not actually see any of them and I’ve only heard of 6 lol. I obviously don’t have any issues, as there is obviously lots of you that love these movies and I’m sure Cassie will love most of them. I’m going for From here to Eternity mainly because I’m planning at some point to do a post on Instagram about Best picture winners at the Oscar’s.

Clarence Newman

The Rooney character is worth mentioning, guys - it's no different than pointing out overt wimpiness or sexuality of certain female characters in black and white movies (I remember Cassie laughing at Uhura's over-dramatic reaction to Kirk's "death" in the Star Trek episode "Space Seed") - but it doesn't need any more than an observation. What's the point of getting upset about something that was considered benignly funny (by Hollywood) 60 years ago, but they've long since evolved beyond? They weren't trying to be nasty or anything - caricatures were a staple of old-time cinema, especially in comedies (most Monroe films, all the Carry Ons, pretty much everything Peter Sellers did.) If we were still doing it in movies today, then fine, tables should be thumped, but that kind of caricature is buried in the past. William and others are right to point this one out (the character wears bottle-end glasses and buck teeth for goodness sake), but if we're going to go a step further and villify Rooney and the filmmakers (which William didn't do, he just made an observation), then it's just fire for the sake of fire. It's also worth pointing out that no "race" of people has been the subject of more blatant profiling/caricaturing in Hollywood films than the British, and that still goes on to this day. We just dismiss it because it's part of the majority culture. There are times, even for us, when it can be a little insulting (we're not all stuck-up toffs or vicious gangsters), but 99% of the time it's just funny. At the end of the day, we're discussing movies here and trying to give Cassie the best viewing experience possible, and Breakfast will be a good one. A heads-up now and then is a real good idea, but now we've given her one or two about Rooney's outdated ethnic caricature, she can feel free to enjoy the film.

Jacob King

I Married A Witch is brilliant! The first Fred and Ginger film I ever saw was The Gay Divorcee (1934) and it was a mind blowing experience for my child self in the early 90s. I would also add The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) to your list. The absolute pinnacle of the swashbuckler genre

Rick Rodriguez

Yeah. Just watch everything here with Cary Grant. Went with Philadelphia Story. But Bringing up Baby and His Girl Friday are wonderful.

Rick Rodriguez

Basis Insinct?!? 😆. Ugh. Yes. It's a...beautiful love story, Cassie. 😉🤫🫡

René Ferland

I've discovered Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn later in their careers, in more serious roles. That's how I remember them. Somehow watching them young in romantic comedies does not work for me. I can't suspend disbelief, all I see is Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn working. But Cassie would enjoy these movies, I am pretty sure.

Clay F

Bringing Up Baby may have a chance in a pre-1940 romance poll, or in an AFI Top 100 pre-1940 movies poll (not that many). But those polls would probably never happen.

William Burnham

It is one of the most egregious examples of "yellowface" in Hollywood history

William Burnham

If you watch the film it's obvious

SG4

Actually, there’s three.

Bill Isaacs

I've never heard that criticism. Who is casting palls here? Please leave all politics, and especially these obtuse politics out of the discussion.

René Ferland

I saw "Our Souls at Night" and I loved it, it was a different kind of love story.

Clarence Newman

Redford and Streisand at their best, mate. And Cassie likes Redford already, having seen him in The Sting, which came out the same year. I think she should forget about polls and Popcorn pick it instead.

William Burnham

How it steal a million is brilliant

William Burnham

The problem with Breakfast at Tiffany's is the racist portrayal by Mickey Rooney, it casts a pall over the whole film

Terry Yelmene

Excellent suggestion Jackie! And I can't think of a more 'Cassie appreciation' movie due to her fascination with Clint.

Mark McKeever

Barefoot in the Park is such an adorable movie. Hopefully one day. 🖖

Terry Yelmene

Thank you for mentioning 'The Way We Were' Clarence. It's absolutely baffling to me that perhaps the greatest romance film ever made - Streisand and Redford - never seems to get mentioned here.

Terry Yelmene

Okay folks... Cassie just has to meet Jenny (and Oliver) and experience 'Love' Story. Though the title says it all... the tale told' IS THE STORY of all LOVE! Side note - though not considered a 'classic' (it could be), 'Message In A Bottle' with Costner Newman, and Wright must be acknowledged as off the sentimental chart - 'romantic.' (and it's a definite 'Cassie melt' reaction)

Brian Wood

Perhaps the greatest romance of them all, Gone With The Wind 1939.

Jeff

This was a tough one. I felt I had to select at least one Audrey Hepburn movie. it would have been Sabrina except Cassie has already watched the remake and my feeling is whichever you watch first will be your favorite. I would have picked Funny Face (the musical segments are wonderful) but it didn’t make the list so I went with Charade. Then I added votes for The King and I and for The Philadelphia Story.

Clarence Newman

Don't despair, Rose. Cassie usually watches the first two at least.

Rose

Clay - As an Asian I love the “King and I” movie musical. My parents and I always have a blast watching it together. It’s so much fun with the fabulous music and costumes. My math teacher had an uncredited role as one of the royal children in the film. He was Asian and remembered this film fondly. The Philadelphia Story is another one of my favorites but too bad both films are being blown away.

Steven St Clair

Since no one seems to have really brought it up, I want to make sure that Cassie knows that “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” contains one of the most egregious and disgusting cases of yellowface in film. The movie is a permanent stain on the careers of actor Mickey Rooney and director Blake Edwards. The character portrayed by Rooney, a white man, is a horrific racist caricature of a Japanese man, and it absolutely ruins what would otherwise be a perfectly lovely movie. I’m not here to tell anyone how to vote, or Cassie what do do with her channel, but if “Breakfast” wins the poll, I won’t be watching the reaction, and I strongly encourage everyone to vote for literally anything else in this poll.

Rose

I wish they did more films together. They really had amazing chemistry.

Edward Robson

This category isn't really in my wheel house,I get it with valentines day coming, my pick here was the king and I as that was one of my grandmother's favorite films, but I'm not mad at Breakfast at Tiffany's leading, there really isn't a bad pick here for Cassie she would like any of these films

Clarence Newman

I'm sure Cassie has thought of this, but along with this poll, we need a Modern one too. The Way We Were (1973) 10 (1979) Cocktail (1986) Basic Instinct (1992) Cold Mountain (2003)

Rick Moreno

You're right! I knew I was forgetting one! "Charade" came after "North by Northwest" but it's still a great movie. I just think she'd enjoy the rapid-fire comedy of "His Girl Friday" or "The Philadelphia Story."

Jacob King

Surprised His Girl Friday isn’t running away with this. That and Bringing Up Baby are my personal picks. I also love Charade, of course. To Catch a Thief belongs on this list. I’ve only read the book of Breakfast so I don’t mind if it wins (and then Cassie can react to Capote).

jdj830

I'm rooting for Philadelphia Story, which I hope she sees at some point, but it'll be Breakfast at Tiffany's, which is the definition of "problematic" and it's not just because of Mickey Rooney. The male lead character is completely changed from the book in a way that makes the story nonsensical. But I get why you all want Cassie to see it. It's peak Audrey Hepburn and despite all of its problems there's something kind of primal about it, like it's an origin story of a certain aspect of modern culture. So I guess I won't be mad if it wins. But there's a lot of great stuff on this poll.

Rose

Two Audrey Hepburn films for February. While I love Audrey Hepburn I’m kind of disappointed that the “King and I” or “The Philadelphia Story” aren’t pulling away. Also wondering when we’ll ever see “Gone With the Wind” (1939) with Cassie. Bummed there’s no Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers film. “Roberta” (1935) isn’t their best film together and with minimal screen time - but has two amazing dance numbers that’s quintessential Fred & Ginger: “I’ll be Hard to Handle” & “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” They have so much fun dancing on screen together!

Clarence Newman

Philadelphia Story might just be the best comedy of the 1940s.

Clarence Newman

The King and I does not come across as "yellowface". It's a rousing and respectful portrayal of a colourful and regal society, superbly portrayed by Yul Brynner in particular. In the very early years of cinema, Hollywood got it so wrong sometimes (Buster Keaton's otherwise brilliant "Seven Chances" is a perfect example), but this film is spot-on. There's nothing wrong with showcasing another culture, and the clash-of-culture trope when handled by great writers and a stellar cast is always interesting to watch. Brynner and Deborah Kerr are superb in this movie and it all comes off very well as a result. It's fun, the musical numbers are iconic ("March of the Siamese Children" in particular) and Cassie will be delighted.

YodatheHobbit

Haha, I haven't seen a single one of these movies. I'm sure a lot are good though. Heard of a good amount for a long time. It's funny, even my parents born in 1947 and 1956 never recommended movies like them. One was more into Bond films, the other always more into newer films, although my mom is on quite the obscure WWII films kick right now.

Larry Darrell

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

Rose

One of my favorite musicals is “The King and I.” My 5th grade math teacher, Mr. Warren Lee, played one of the royal children in the movie starring Yul Brynner & Deborah Kerr. The memoirs of Anna Leonowens, the governess to the King of Siam's children in the 1860s, inspired this classic Rogers-Hammerstein musical.

Shawn Kildal

Amen

Shawn Kildal

Cary Grant needs to have his own week (or two).

Rose

Deborah Kerr needs some love

John

Too bad How to Steal a Million isn't on the poll, think Cassie would love Peter O toole and Audrey together

Rose

That’s such an underrated classic with Ernest Borgnine in his Oscar-winning performance (Best Actor).

JAKH

"Operation Petticoat" (1959) Cary Grant, Tony Curtis

Shawn Kildal

She also did Arsenic and Old Lace. He was fairly young on that one

Rose

I love all of the movies you listed starring Ginger Rogers!!

Clay F

My top choice is Philadelphia Story, which I rank for my likes at No. 2 of the 11 pre-1950 movies I have seen. I typically vote for the later movies in these classic polls but was blown away by The Philadelphia Story. I also voted for The King and I, which I have never seen, and am curious. (I have seen Anna and the King with Chow Yun-Fat and Jodie Foster.) Does Yul Brynner make a convincing Asian? Is the entire "yellowface" cast distracting or do you become acclimated? "The King and I: timeless classic or dated relic?"

Rick Moreno

I'd love if any of the Cary Grant movies makes it into having a reaction. Cassie's seen North by Northwest, but needs some early Grant in her life! :)

Clarence Newman

Agreed, Jim. One of those huge hits in its time that's just vanished over the years. Kramer versus Kramer is another one.

Clarence Newman

Well, this is a good poll. Loads of great classics that should be right in Cassie's wheelhouse. Good to see The King and I doing well, although it's not going to beat Breakfast at Tiffany's. I agree with ArsTropica - a certain era-adjustment will need to be made to accommodate Mickey Rooney's character.

ArsTropica

Mickey Rooney's character in Breakfast at Tiffany's will make for quite the interesting reaction on YT. **sarcasm**

Luke Godfrey

I did when I was younger. But I soon discovered movies this old are not for me. Cassie reacts to plenty of stuff I do like so I’m ok skipping the ones I don’t.

Eric Haefele

Mildred Natwick, wow!, what a performance!

Kathryn Locey

Yep, these are all classic, fantastic flicks! Please watch them all!

Clay F

Barefoot in the Park (1967) is the 2nd movie that Robert Redford and Jane Fonda starred together. Their 4th and final movie together is the fairly recent "Our Souls at Night" (2017) (Romance/Drama) [RT=91%]. I liked it. An old Robert Redford. An old Jane Fonda.

Mark Vaderr

I didn't expect so many movies in one poll. Very good choices too. I will always vote for Bringing Up Baby, but I'd be just as glad if Barefoot in the Park won. I'm a bit surprised at the amount of votes The King and I is getting. I'm in the minority, but I'm not a fan of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Audrey Hepburn is great, but I think the movie is average. Cassie, thank you again for putting Bringing Up Baby in another poll, but it'll never win. You need to make it your Popcorn Pick of the Month, if you want to see it.

Justin Samlal

From Here to Eternity is special because it won Sinatra an Oscar and let him straddle showbusiness like a Colossus

Grinznmore

"The King and I" (1956) is a beautifully shot, classic musical with a killer soundtrack that still holds up.

Mark Vaderr

Barefoot in the Park is a fantastic comedy. Great dialogue. Charles Boyer and Mildred Natwick steal the show.

Johnny Salinas

Please get around to "Charade" It's one of my favorites

djKENTO

Ahhh The King and I… when anyone could play an Asian guy as long as you had eye liner… the 50s were wild.

Clay F

I watched for the first time a couple of days ago, so fresh in my mind. I enjoyed watching those 3 awesome actors – James Stewart, Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant – especially when they interact with each other. Jimmy Stewart is great acting. Cary Grant is smooth w/charisma, as usual. Katherine Hepburn nailed her character who I thought turned out to be complex.

Mark Vaderr

Broaden your horizons, those are some good movies in that poll.

Luke Godfrey

Right you are. All fixed.

René Ferland

I went to see that movie upon release, in the blind, and I loved it! I sure hope Cassie will watch it at some point.

Clay F

I've never seen it. I like Ryan O'Neal and typically vote for later movies in these claissics polls. I thought to vote for it but gets mixed reviews. I know really nothing about it.

Larry Darrell

Matt Dillon

Clay F

You influenced me. I added a vote for Charade.

René Ferland

Yes, yay! There is an audience for them in this community.

René Ferland

I've never seen it entirely, started once and stopped watching along the way. I just did not care for the story. But it's all fine if it wins here.

Eric Haefele

If you are in the right mood when you watch it, Barefoot In The Park, is one of the funniest movies ever made.

Larry Darrell

My main focus is getting Cassie to watch films from the 30s and 40s at the moment. Trouble in Paradise (1932) Twentieth Century (1934) Top Hat (1935) My Man Godfrey (1936) Swing Time (1936) The Awful Truth (1937) Shall We Dance (1937) Bringing Up Baby (1938) Bachelor Mother (1939) Ninotchka (1939) My Favorite Wife (1940) The Philadelphia Story (1940) The Lady Eve (1941) I Married a Witch (1942) Random Harvest (1942) The Palm Beach Story (1942) A Guy Named Joe (1943) The More the Merrier (1943) I leave it to everyone else to pick up where I left off… And you did. Happy Colorful Valentines Day ;-)

René Ferland

You will be discovering the music hit of the movie: "Moon River".

Scott Souza

Damn, no Marty (1955) that movie wins an Oscar for best picture can't even make the list

Lamar Savage

This is the only poll of yours I've seen where EVERY film is well worth watching! My personal favorite of these is The Philadelphia Story.

René Ferland

The music of Francis Lai in this movie was quite popular at the time. Besides the main theme, I remember the piece called "Skating in Central Park".

René Ferland

I am with you on this. :-)

Jim

I wish more people knew about Love Story and how much of an impact it made at the time. I love Love Story.

diego kontarovsky

this is the most important clint to watch

diego kontarovsky

she was too old for yentl!

Larry Darrell

Que sera, sera

William Brownlee

I know Philadelphia Story won't win, but I wish you would watch it sometime, even if it is just in real life. It is an early appearance of Jimmy Stewart who you have enjoyed in several other films and also stars Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. 3 of the biggest stars in classic Hollywood. A five sided love affair.

Clay F

I watched Philadelphia Story (1940) for the first time last week and thought it awesome. That's my No. 1 choice. Yet, looks like Breakfast at Tiffanys (1961) is going to run away with it, which is about time I watch. Can't complain about Audrey Hepburn, and I typically vote for "newer" movies (e.g., the latest decade) in these classic polls.

Luke Godfrey

None of these movies are for me. Too old. Though seeing Funny Girl on the list makes me want to watch In & Out (1997) starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck and Matt Dillon. If you’ve seen it you know why.