My Personal Favorites - Part II
Notorious (1946)
Though primarily a suspense film by Hitchcock, the romantic scenes between Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman make this one of the favorite romantic films of the 40s. Claude Rains' Oscar-nominated performance as the bad guy is also excellent, though the romance there is mostly with his mother, to whom he is a little too devoted for his own good.
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Adam's Rib (1949)
My favorite of the Hepburn/Tracy films, and a tribute to one of the world's great on- and off-screen romances. Like the Thin Man series, you can watch almost any of the Hepburn/Tracy flicks and see the chemistry.
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An American In Paris (1951)
One of the most romantic scores every written. Wonderful dancing, and Leslie Caron is to die for. Kelly I can take or leave. (Just kidding.)
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The African Queen (1951)
There's never been a better odd couple, and it's one for the older folks.
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Roman Holiday (1953)
We fell in love with Audrey Hepburn and even gave her an Oscar in her first big role, as she played a princess opposite Gregory Peck as a reporter who shows the royal runaway a good time in Rome. The story by Dalton Trumbo won an Oscar, too, but he couldn't accept it at the time because he was blacklisted. Not very romantic, but true.
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Guys and Dolls (1955)
Despite the Brando mis-casting (he's not that bad), this one is all about romance, and even ends with (SPOILER ALERT) a double wedding.
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South Pacific (1958)
Another great 50s movie musical, with two tragic romances for the price of one. You'll be younger than springtime, in love with a wonderful guy, and talkin' happy talk.
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Spartacus (1960)
Nobody ever suffered more for love than Kirk Douglas' character in this film, and Jean Simmons is worth it. A romantic film with something for the guys.
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