IMDb's 1940s Top 50

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The early years of the 40s decade were not promising for the American film industry, however, Hollywood film production rebounded and reached its profitable peak of efficiency during the years 1943 to 1946. Advances in film technology (sound recording, lighting, special effects, cinematography and use of color) meant that films were more watchable and 'modern'. The films themselves took on a more realistic rather than escapist tone, as they had done during the Depression years of the 30s. The 40s also were the decade that saw the birth of a new genre in film noir ("black film") pared with the revival of gangster films.

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  1. 5 -

    Double Indemnity

    1944, in 37 top lists Check
  2. 10 -

    The Third Man

    1949, in 37 top lists Check
  3. 11 -

    Rebecca

    1940, in 23 top lists Check
  4. 17 -

    White Heat

    1949, in 15 top lists Check
  5. 19 -

    The Maltese Falcon

    1941, in 26 top lists Check
  6. 21 -

    Out of the Past

    1947, in 16 top lists Check
  7. 31 -

    Laura

    1944, in 21 top lists Check
  8. 33 -

    Mildred Pierce

    1945, in 17 top lists Check
  9. 34 -

    Notorious

    1946, in 24 top lists Check
  10. 36 -

    The Big Sleep

    1946, in 22 top lists Check
  11. 47 -

    Gaslight

    1944, in 12 top lists Check
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