/r/classicfilms
A community for classic cinema enthusiasts who engage in discussions, share insights, and celebrate films from the early 20th century to the mid-1960s. Members appreciate the rich history, themes, techniques, and cultural significance of classic movies.
For the purposes of this sub, we define classic film as the era ending in the early to mid 1960s, when the studio system collapsed.
So please keep this in mind when posting and try to remain on topic.
UPDATE: Due to an influx of reports, posts linking to streaming movies need to be in the public domain and/or are clearly licensed to be streamed at the site.**
++ Please do not post spoilers when posting synopsis :) ++
CLASSIC FILMS is a subreddit founded by Stroud and monoglot for discussing and recommending films in the Golden Age of Cinema, Film Noir, Black & White (Classic) films. It is moderated by them with the help of Jaxspider for CSS development.
Secondarily, some classic genres like for example, the noir genre, has several permutations and may be added to the subreddit.
Lastly, Period-era Films should be submitted to: Period-Era Films
Reddit Pre-1990 Films Top 250
Subreddits of Interest:
- Vintage Television
- Movie Suggestions
- Film Noir
- Movies
- The Reddit Movie Club
- Foreign Movies
- War Movies
- Westerns
Others:
- Obscure Media
- DVD Collection
- Movie Posters
- Movie Swap
- Classic Screen Beauties
- Propaganda Posters NEW!
External Links:
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"The Greatest Show on Earth" winning Best Picture
05:07 UTC
Kirk Douglas for Jeris (1951)
05:07 UTC
My 5 favorite giant creature movies
I love a lot of them but these are my faves:
Oldest to newest (pre 1965)
King Kong
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Them
Tarantula
The Blob
And shout out to a few modern classics: Mimic, Tremors, Godzilla Minus One
21:26 UTC
Boris Karloff, Arthur Byron, David Manners, and Edward Van Sloan in The Mummy (1932)
21:14 UTC
Seven Samurai at 70 Years
18:44 UTC
Most ridiculous looking Movie Monster (Studio produced)
My vote is for the flying monster in The Giant Claw. The movie wasn't bad until you actually saw the monster (not sure I want to spoil it by showing the monster? You can google it).
16:48 UTC
Can people recommend me some good classic Adventure films?
Doing it as a challenge on Letterboxd this month. Already have Gunga Din, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre & King Kong. Thanks!
14:33 UTC
Amazing Shots of BARRY LYNDON (1975)
11:21 UTC
Boris Karloff, Jack Pierce, and a friend behind the scenes of Son of Frankenstein (1939)
08:31 UTC
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) - French herald
08:12 UTC
Boris Karloff in The Mummy (1932)
08:09 UTC
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No Way Out - 1950
03:38 UTC
What Are Some Good Classic Movies That Take Place In Hollywood? (aside from Sunset Blvd)
03:36 UTC
Lillian Gish in The Wind, 1928
23:28 UTC
New! Golden Marquee Theatre on Continental Golden Jets
21:00 UTC
Boris Karloff, Ian Hunter, and Basil Rathbone behind the scenes of Tower of London (1939)
20:52 UTC
The late William Friedkin talks to the AFI on the brilliance of Buster Keaton’s “The General” - Buster inspired so many greats! Thanks to @TheMonologist on Twitter for sharing the clip.
12:39 UTC
The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) Comedy Full Film Starring Buster Keaton
11:47 UTC
Anita Loos and Jean Harlow promoting RED-HEADED WOMAN (1932)
08:40 UTC
The Mummy (1932)
07:50 UTC
Suzanne Ridgeway, who was in Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, Around The World In 80 Days, Gilda, The Big Sleep, It’s A Wonderful Life, both The Lady Eve AND All About Eve, & Strangers On A Train.
07:27 UTC
What is everyone's thoughts on Eleanor Parker?
I've just watched her in Caged, which a lot of people say is her best role, and she's so bad in it. Save for the last 20 minutes or so, she just plays it really over the top the entire film. And then I've also seen her in The Man With the Golden Arm and its like she's acting in a different movie.
05:59 UTC
A scene from After The Fox (1966) starring Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland & Victor Mature and directed by Vittorio de Sica
02:30 UTC
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) - French herald
22:36 UTC
Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell for Macao (1952)
22:26 UTC
Boris Karloff behind the scenes of Son of Frankenstein (1939)
21:51 UTC
James Stewart, Anthony Mann, & Dan Duryea on the set of 'Thunder Bay'
20:53 UTC