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Poll: Best 1950s Film About Show Business

A poll by ElMaruecan82
Producers, agents, stars, directors, writers, has-beens, newcomers, alcohol, Hollywood, Broadway.... there's no business like show business and there was no decade for "show business" movies like the 1950s!

Which of these notable 1950s movies about show business is your favorite?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 3,110 votes:

  1. 1.

    Singin' in the Rain (1952)

     
  2. 2.

    Sunset Blvd. (1950)

     
  3. 3.

    Some Like It Hot (1959)

     
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