Classic's Pre 1980's nominations for next poll (Patreon)

OK, here’s the definition that came up when I Googled “what defines a classic movie”:

“Pre-1980s classic movies are defined by enduring storytelling, significant artistic innovation, and immense cultural impact that transcends their original release era. They often feature profound performances, iconic scenes, and a ‘timeless’ quality, bridging early studio-era artistry with the thematic complexity of the ‘New Hollywood’ 1970s.”

So please do your due diligence when picking suggestions for this poll. Do not include any films still left on the AFI list (I’ll be watching those in the coming weeks, e.g., Gone With the Wind, Singin’ in the Rain, Citizen Kane. Also, please check my current watch list first, since I’ve already seen a ton of classics on the channel.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ndj2_7oQbq2Hak-uacT0ctEIr_paEfnMTcRfEttflCs/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Please list your suggestions in order of preference, with your top pick first. Include the year for each film in bullet-point format.

Thanks