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Best 1 A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway's memoir chronicles his early years as a struggling writer in Paris during the 1920s. It offers a poignant and intimate glimpse into the lives of artists and intellectuals, including F. Scot...

9.5 Brilliant
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2 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

This historical fiction novel reimagines the life of Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingways first wife, set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris. McLain masterfully portrays the intoxicating allure of th...

9.2 Excellent
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3 Ekya (The Bandit)
Ekya (The Bandit)

Yavuz Turguls 'Ekya' (1996) is a sweeping historical drama set in Anatolia during the 1920s. The film tells the story of a bandit leader and his gang, who are pursued by a relentless gendarme. Its a...

9.2 Excellent
4 Great Pretender
Great Pretender

Great Pretender is a stylish, globe-trotting heist anime that follows Makoto Edamura, a self-proclaimed 'greatest swindler in Japan.' After attempting to scam a French tourist, he finds himself entang...

9.2 Excellent
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5 Babylon Berlin (Germany)
Babylon Berlin (Germany)

Babylon Berlin is a German neo-noir television series set in 1920s Berlin during the Weimar Republic. The series follows a detective investigating a corruption case while navigating the turbulent poli...

8.6 Very Good
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6 Gosick
Gosick

Set in a fictional European country in the 1920s, Gosick follows Kazuya Kujo, a Japanese exchange student, and Victorique de Blois, a brilliant, mysterious girl who solves complex mysteries. The show...

8.6 Very Good
7 Cable Girls (Las Chicas del Cable)
Cable Girls (Las Chicas del Cable)

Cable Girls, or Las Chicas del Cable, is a Spanish historical drama series set in 1920s Madrid, focusing on the lives of four women who work as telephone operators. The series explores themes of femal...

8.5 Very Good
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8 The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy (1999)

The 1999 'The Mummy' film utilizes London's British Museum as a key location for its action-packed adventure. The museum's grand halls and ancient artifacts provide a visually impressive backdrop for...

8.5 Very Good
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9 Miller's Crossing (1990)
Miller's Crossing (1990)

The Coen Brothers Millers Crossing is a stylish and complex neo-noir set during the Prohibition era. The film features intricate plotting, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters. Gabriel Byrne deliv...

8.5 Very Good
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10 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Based on the play by August Wilson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a vibrant and intense drama set in a 1920s Chicago recording studio. It features a legendary final performance by Chadwick Boseman and a...

8.5 Very Good
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11 Johnny Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller, an Olympic champion in the 1920s, was instrumental in popularizing swimming as a sport. His freestyle dominance and charismatic personality made him a global icon. Beyond the pool...

8.4 Very Good
12 Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire is a lavish, historical crime drama set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era. It follows Nucky Thompson, a corrupt political figure who controls the city's bootlegging operatio...

8.4 Very Good
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13 Chicago
Chicago

Chicago, a satirical look at fame, justice, and corruption in the 1920s, has enjoyed remarkable longevity and popularity. Its sharp wit, jazzy score, and iconic choreography have captivated audiences...

8.3 Very Good
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14 Chicago: Revival Original Broadway Recording
Chicago: Revival Original Broadway Recording

The revival recording of Chicago captures the sizzle and sophistication of this iconic musical. The jazz-infused score, composed by John Kander and Fred Ebb, is both seductive and dangerous. The perfo...

8.2 Very Good
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15 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley

Alan Bradley's 'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' introduces Flavia de Luce, an eleven-year-old chemistry enthusiast who solves mysteries in 1920s England. The book is known for its witty prose,...

8.2 Very Good
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16 Black Hands
Black Hands

Black Hands investigates the 1920 bombing of the McNamara brothers' home in Minnesota, a pivotal event in American labor history. The narrative unfolds through archival recordings, interviews, and his...

8.1 Very Good
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17 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

David Grann's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' investigates the systematic murders of Osage people in the 1920s after oil was discovered on their land. Grann's meticulous research and compelling storytell...

8.1 Very Good
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18 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

While the main setting is England, this cozy mystery series features significant portions of the story taking place in Paris during the 1920s. The young protagonist, Flavia de Luce, travels to Paris a...

8.0 Very Good
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19 Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime introduces Tommy Beresford and Jane Marple as a crime-solving duo. The novels lighter tone and humorous elements offer a refreshing departure from Christies more serious mysteries. I...

7.8 Good
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20 Sahara
Sahara

Sahara (2005) is an action-adventure film centered around a treasure hunt in the Sahara Desert. A former US Navy SEAL is hired to find a lost battleship, uncovering a decades-old mystery and facing da...

7.8 Good
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21 The Painted Veil
The Painted Veil

The Painted Veil is a romantic historical drama set in 1920s China, following an artist who travels to the country to document its rich culture and traditions. She falls in love with a local guide, le...

7.7 Good
22 The Ladies of the House by Renee Rosen
The Ladies of the House by Renee Rosen

This novel tells the story of the American women who ran Sylvia Beachs Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris during the 1920s. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women a...

7.6 Good
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23 The Beekeeper's Apprentice - Laurie R. King
The Beekeeper's Apprentice - Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King's 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice' is a unique and engaging mystery set in the 1920s, featuring a young woman who learns the art of deduction from a brilliant but eccentric beekeeper. The b...

7.6 Good
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