Movies are an unparalleled means to portray stories. Various characters and their lives are woven into an artistic manner to tell interesting tales. Countless Hollywood movies are released every year. However, only a few of them are remembered as the years pass by. The 1900s was a golden era in the Hollywood industry marked by the release of numerous iconic movies. So, here is a list of the top 10 brilliant movies picked from an array of films released in the past century.
1. King Kong
Released in 1933, King Kong is counted among the best films of all time. The film revolves around a giant Gorilla-like creature called Kong who dies trying to possess a beautiful young woman. The movie’s sequel Son of Kong was released the same year. Also, its’ remake that released in 2005 gained a lot of appreciation and popularity. However, nothing can be
than the original, right?
2. Frankenstein
Listed among the most popular horror films in history, Frankenstein was released in 1931. It is about a brilliant scientist Frankenstein who builds a man run on electricity by a corpse. Things go awry when the scientist’s assistant accidentally inserts an abnormal murderer’s brain in the
creature. The film was an absolute hit and was followed by several sequels.
3. The Wizard of Oz
This musical fantasy film was released in 1939. It tells the story of a brave young girl and her adventures as she embarks on her journey to find the famous Wizard of Oz. The film won multiple awards including two Academy Awards.
4. Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane is an acclaimed drama film released in 1941. The film revolves around the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, a successful journalist who turned from an idealistic man to a
power-hungry one. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won one.
5. Casablanca
The iconic film released in 1942 is based on ‘Everybody Comes to Rick’, an unproduced stage play. The movie revolves around an American expatriate who helps the husband of the woman he loves in escaping from Casablanca to continue his fight against the Nazis during World War II.
6. Vertigo
A fantastic psychological thriller, the film was released in 1958. It revolves around a former police detective who had to retire because of an accident that resulted in him developing vertigo and acrophobia. The story unfolds as a detective’s acquaintance hired him to follow his wife.
7. Chinatown
Inspired by the infamous California Water Wars, the mystery film was released in 1974 and is considered one of the greatest films to date. The movie was nominated for 11 Oscars and has won the Golden Globes Award.
8. Spartacus
Released in 1960, this brilliant historical drama film is based on a novel published in 1951. The film portrays the life story of the leader of a slave revolt, Spartacus and the events that took
place in the Third Servile War.
9. All About Eve
This drama film gained lots of appreciation and attention after its release in 1950. It is based on the short story ‘Wisdom of Eve’ written in 1946. The movie is about Margo Channing, an
accomplished Broadway star, and Even Harrington, her young ambitious fan who threatens Channing’s relationships and carer by maneuvering herself in the star’s life.
10. Titanic
The widely popular romance tragedy film was released in 1997. The movie portrays the heart-warming love story of two people from very different social classes who fell in love aboard a ship and were separated by a disastrous tragedy.
These are the top 10 movies from the 1900s that should certainly be on your must-watch list.