Which Movies From Before 1975 Do You Think Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once?

I think it's an understatement to say that there are SO many movies out there, and sometimes it feels overwhelming to pick which one to watch next.

Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate watching a movie in a theater in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
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Recently, I've personally started checking off more classic Hollywood films, and it got me thinking: what are the old Hollywood movies everyone should watch at least ONCE in their lives?

The final scene from "Sunset Boulevard" featuring Norma Desmond

My Letterboxd has been littered with movies from before 1975 in the last few months.

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For instance, I recently watched It's A Wonderful Life (1946) for the first time, and I realized very quickly that it was one of the best movies I have ever watched. Period. As soon as it finished, I watched two more of Jimmy Stewart's movies because I was so entranced by his performance.

Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart holding hands in a scene from "It's a Wonderful Life"

I also watched From Here to Eternity (1953) for the first time because, after this, I fell head-over-heels in love with Donna Reed.

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Perhaps you maintain that Casablanca (1942) is the best romance movie ever committed to film. So, whenever anyone is looking for a movie to watch, you recommend this one so you can talk about Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman's impeccable chemistry.

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the final scene from "Casablanca" where they talk about always having Paris
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Maybe you adore Lawrence of Arabia (1962) because it's action-packed and one of the most beautifully directed films to this day. You also think it's important to watch it at least once because so many directors have said it's their favorite, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Denis Villeneuve.

A scene from "Lawrence of Arabia"
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Perhaps you firmly believe you can't call yourself a horror movie enthusiast if you haven't seen Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) because to this day it's one of the greatest and has paved the way for so many quintessential horror films.

The iconic shower scene from "Psycho" featuring Janet Leigh screaming
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Heck, maybe you think it doesn't get much better than The Wizard of Oz (1939). Not only do you think everyone should experience Judy Garland's performance as Dorothy, but you feel you can only call yourself a film buff if you've seen this iconic musical.

A scene from "The Wizard of Oz" where Glinda asks Dorothy if she's a good witch or bad witch
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So, tell us which classic movies you believe everyone needs to watch at least once and WHY in the comments below, and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post!