Top ten in black and white cinema

For a select few, the lack of color in cinema, does not, in fact diminish the overall effect of the film. As said by the Brothers Quay, Black and white are the two most beautiful colors, This is obviously left to opinion, but one can not deny the aged, nostalgic feel it brings upon the film. The history of modern cinema is found in these films. And the evolution of cinematography is to me, one of the most interesting things to witness in black and white cinema.

Below I have my ten personal favorite black and white films, in ascending order.  Naturally, my opinion of the "best" is derived from both childhood movies I watched, and films I've seen that are unmistakably incredible. Feel free to add your list in the comments.

Bringing up Baby

The Longest Day

The Gold Rush

The Killing

The Phantom Carriage 

Roman Holiday

The Bicycle Thief 

12 Angry Men

The Seventh Seal

The Great Dictator