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That's an interesting question and for those you listed, I can honestly say no. I can't even think of 10 for my favorite of the bunch, Henry Fonda. I shall have to think if there's anyone that qualifies for 10.
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For example, ardent fans of Olivier; or Paul Newman.
Does even the most ardent groupie admit to a full ten performances they stand behind, as ranking among their all-time favorites?
I suppose this question dissects 'subjectivity' vs 'objectivity'. For example, many of us are sympathetic to poor Gail Russell. Our heart went out to her.
But how would we rate her critically? That's what I'm trying to get at.
Ah, that's a different thing when talking objective and subjective. I haven't seen enough of Gail Russell to really give an opinion. You might make the same point about Gene Tierney, and I would give her a higher rating since I've seen more of her movies.
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I'm not sure I can list 10 films of any of my favorite actors. Bogart might come close or Olivier or William Powell. Maybe 10 is too much to expect even from the most avid fan.
Bess Flowers.OK, not really a star but she's been in at least 16 films that I rank at least 4 out of five stars.
I think I have seen more Cary Grant movies (40+) than any others, but I wouldn't rate 10 high enough to count. I should try the Bogart movies, now that you mention them.
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Which of the most famed stars has done the most movies which leave you cold?
I was just thinking about tonight about Richard Burton.
Of all the big Brit names, I can count only a tiny handful of movies he's done which appeal to me. I think he's a fine actor, but he just appears in a lot of dross.
Richard Harris fits this niche too.
I think I would agree on Burton. He made some very mediocre films. Richard Harris might be there too but I haven't seen enough of his films to comment.Quite a few famous actors, as they aged, took on some pretty dumb roles. Leading the pack are Errol Flynn who fell like a rock and his last films were pure dreck.....and John Barrymore who was just pathetic.
Feliks wrote: "The inverse of this question:Which of the most famed stars has done the most movies which leave you cold?
I was just thinking about tonight about Richard Burton.
Of all the big Brit names, I c..."
Oh, that's easy. Tom Hanks. He can make a decent film into a stinker. The only one I really like is probably The 'Burbs.
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I myself can name several stars who have delivered fully ten roles which I rank all-time greats in the history of film.
For me, probably: Stewart, Fonda, Tracy, March, Peck.