The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

Jaws (1975)

Jaws struck fear into viewers who were probably never afraid of the water before this movie hit theaters. This was the first "summer blockbuster" that brought folks out from the summer heat and into movie theaters. Summer thrillers are usually not so terrifying nowadays, but Jaws set the stage!

His Girl Friday (1940)

Another Cary Grant classic, His Girl Friday is a film filled with sharp quips and witty dialogue that still keeps audiences engaged. Grant portrays a newspaper editor who is trying to convince his ex-wife to marry him again. Naturally, things go awry. 

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The More You Know

  • In every scene of Fight Club, there is a Starbucks coffee cup.
  • Ronald Reagan was originally announced as the lead for Casablanca. The proclamation turned out to simply be a ruse to keep the actor’s name in the press.
  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
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