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Name the year each of the famous films was released: a. High Noon, Moulin Rouge, and Singing in the Rain registered as a national treasure with Library of Congress with Gene Kelly b. Carnal Knowledge, A Clockwork Orange, and Fiddler on the Roof c. Nin

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The first trio of films represents a remarkable year for Hollywood's Golden Age, 1952. The year saw the release of the classic Western *High Noon*, John Huston’s artist biopic *Moulin Rouge*, and the legendary musical *Singin' in the Rain*. The latter, starring the brilliant Gene Kelly, is celebrated for its joyful depiction of Hollywood's transition to sound. Its cultural significance is so profound that it was among the very first films selected for preservation in the Library of Congress's National Film Registry.

Moving forward nearly two decades, 1971 showcased the daring and diversity of the "New Hollywood" era. This single year produced both the beloved, large-scale musical adaptation of *Fiddler on the Roof* and two of the decade's most provocative films. Stanley Kubrick’s unsettling masterpiece *A Clockwork Orange* and Mike Nichols’s sexually frank drama *Carnal Knowledge* both challenged censorship, pushed the boundaries of the MPAA rating system, and ignited intense public debate.

Lastly, the hit comedy *Nine to Five* was a box-office smash