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Poll: Best U.S. Movie Crime Dramas of the 1950s

A poll by Ed_Jones_XLIX
The end of the Hollywood Studio System way of making movies was close at hand. But before that would start in full swing in the sixties, those big studios were cranking out new crime dramas weekly in the fifties. Well over 500 were made in the US alone in this period. Many are still loved by fans today.

From this list, which one is your favorite?

After voting, please discuss here.

Results of 516 votes:

  1. 1.

    Rear Window (1954)

     
    Suggested by Rubyfruit76
  2. 2.

    On the Waterfront (1954)

     
  3. 3.

    Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

     
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