Film Noir Guide - 745 Films of the Classic Era (1940-1959)

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"More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending."

Keaney's ratings:

#1-27: ★★★★★
#28-51: ★★★★½
#52-159: ★★★★
#160-255: ★★★½
#256-404: ★★★
#405-550: ★★½
#551-659: ★★
#660-727: ★½
#728-745: ★

Michael F. Keaney is a fan of classic movies and the author of "British Film Noir Guide".

ISBN: 978-0-7864-6366-4

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  1. 5 +94

    Casablanca

    1942, in 39 top lists Check
  2. 50 +607

    This Gun for Hire

    1942, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 66 +35

    Cat People

    1942, in 15 top lists Check
  4. 87 +150

    The Glass Key

    1942, in 3 top lists Check
  5. 181 -38

    Crossroads

    1942, in 1 top list Check
  6. 361 +187

    Sealed Lips

    1942, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 457 -238

    Fly-By-Night

    1942 — a.k.a. Secrets of G32, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 534 +88

    Street of Chance

    1942, in 1 top list Check
  9. 596 -265

    Keeper of the Flame

    1943, in 0 top lists Check
  10. 613 -194

    Moontide

    1942, in 1 top list Check
  11. 716 -45

    A Tragedy at Midnight

    1942, in 0 top lists Check
  12. 737 -387

    Lady Gangster

    1942, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source