AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars
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In 1999 AFI continued their "100 Years" series with "100 Years...100 Stars." This list sought to identify the top 25 greatest American actors and the 25 greatest American actresses of all time. The criteria was that the performer (or team of performers) must have made their screen debut prior to 1950 or whose death made a complete body of work.
This list was designed for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the best films of those 50 stars. Using imdb rankings, I have identified the five most highly regarded films for each performer (excluding TV as well as cameos or other very small parts). I have also excluded duplicates, so for example the five films for Fred Astaire include collaborations with Ginger Rogers that do not appear in her five films.
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Shall We Dance
1937, in 0 top lists Check -
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Captains Courageous
1937, in 6 top lists Check -
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Stage Door
1937, in 6 top lists Check -
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Heidi
1937, in 1 top list Check -
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Nothing Sacred
1937, in 4 top lists Check -
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True Confession
1937, in 0 top lists Check
Last updated on Jan 9, 2013; source