Cary Grant was a prolific actor for four decades. As such, I cannot say that I have seen all of his films and this article is “10 best”, but rather “10 Great”, determining that the author is great. Without an introduction, the films are already too long drawn out in no particular order;
The Philadelphia Story – A bride and groom, out of jealousy, find themselves in a complicated love story. Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and Katherine Hepburn headline the cast.
His Girl Friday – A ‘war between the sexes movie with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell as a married couple forced to divorce. for one thing Howard directs the Hawks.
Notorious – A great movie that is perhaps less well known than North of the North, but at least it’s in the same league. Alfred Hitchcock directs Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claudius Rains among others. It is a notoriously suspenseful movie watcher that is certainly extraordinary to watch.
To Catch a Thief – Hitchcock directed comedy thriller that tells the story of a former jewel thief who may return to his old ways. Cary Grant stars alongside Grace Kelly.
A Business to Remember – This movie is remembered for two main reasons: Cary Grant being in the cast and his appearance in the recent hit “Sleepless in Seattle”. Movie is great for date night with a little lady that is not tortuous to watch.
North by North – Alfred Hitchcock directed this classic movie. Cary Dona stars alongside Eva Maria stunning in this movie mistaken identity. Everyone is at least vaguely familiar with Dona running a crop across a dusty field and at least running across the face of Mount Rushmore. By the way, is it really me or a beautiful woman hanging from a rock with a burning face of a dead president? Perhaps the best movie ever.
Charade – The stellar cast includes Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, George Kennedy and James Coburn. The movie is based on a widow who is missing money that her husband stole during WW II.
The Grass Is Greener – Cary Dona and Robert Mitchum square off in this love story of sorts.
Bishop’s wife – The priest helps to build a new church and with his marriage. An Angel (Gift) is sent to help the Bishop at Christmas time making this holiday a good movie for the family .
Suspicion – Hitchcock directs Dona in this thriller, which tells the story of a wife who discovers that her husband is a murderer. and let him be next.
My Wife Wife – OK, I’m adding this for two extra reasons: the title is ambitious and funny with the unfortunate script. Allow the film to be worth watching.
