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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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Arsenic and Old Lace
1944, in 9 top lists Check -
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The Big Sleep
1946, in 22 top lists Check -
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Double Indemnity
1944, in 37 top lists Check -
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Gaslight
1944, in 12 top lists Check -
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Kind Hearts and Coronets
1949, in 21 top lists Check -
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Laura
1944, in 21 top lists Check -
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The Maltese Falcon
1941, in 27 top lists Check -
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Mildred Pierce
1945, in 17 top lists Check -
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Rope
1948, in 10 top lists Check -
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White Heat
1949, in 15 top lists Check
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