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The 29 pages that link to National Film Registry, each with the reason it gives.
American Film InstituteRelated: The Institute helped advocate for the federal preservation program, though the Library of Congress administers it.
The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)Related: The film was selected for preservation in the registry in its inaugural year, 1989.
Lillian GishRelated: Several films featuring Gish, including The Birth of a Nation and Broken Blossoms, have been selected for preservation.
MetropolisRelated: Metropolis was selected in 2001 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
Film restorationRelated: Its creation in 1988 reflected growing public recognition that films required systematic preservation.
Harold LloydRelated: Several Lloyd films have been selected for preservation in the Registry.
The Adventures of Robin HoodRelated: The film’s selection recognizes its cultural and historical significance in American cinema.
Archival footageRelated: Registry selections illustrate how institutions identify moving images as national heritage.
Some Like It HotRelated: The Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in 1989.
The Music BoxRelated: The Music Box was selected for preservation in 1997.
Max SteinerRelated: Several films featuring Steiner’s scores have been selected for preservation, keeping his work within enduring film records.
The Band WagonRelated: The film was selected for the registry in 1995 for its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
Raiders of the Lost ArkRelated: The Library of Congress selected Raiders for preservation in the Registry in 1999.
The Deer HunterRelated: The Library of Congress selected The Deer Hunter for preservation in 1996.
The Last Picture ShowRelated: The film was selected in 1998 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
Victor FlemingRelated: Both 1939 films directed by Fleming have been selected for preservation in the Registry.
A Night at the OperaRelated: The film’s later preservation reflects its standing in American screen comedy.
Dinner at EightRelated: The film was selected for preservation in 2017.
It Happened One NightRelated: The Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in 1993.
It's a Wonderful LifeRelated: The film was selected for preservation in the registry in 1990.
King VidorRelated: Several Vidor-directed films have been selected for preservation, including The Crowd and The Big Parade.
Lotte ReinigerRelated: The Adventures of Prince Achmed was selected for preservation in the Registry in 2020.
Sunrise: A Song of Two HumansRelated: Sunrise was selected for preservation in the registry in its first year.
BadlandsRelated: Badlands was selected for preservation in 1993, recognizing its place in American film history.
To Kill a MockingbirdRelated: The Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in 1995.
Spartacus (film)Related: Spartacus was selected for preservation in 2017.
Kevin BrownlowRelated: Brownlow's advocacy helped popularize the case for preserving films as cultural heritage.