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Movies of the 1930s

Top 500 films from the 1930s (out of 2,006 in catalog), ranked by TMDB rating.

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A Song of Lisbon1,933José Cottinelli TelmoMusic, Comedy8.641PortuguesePortugalVasco is a medical student in Lisbon, supported by his rich aunts, whom he had falsely told he had already graduated. In fact, he devotes himself to a bohemian life, preferring the popular fairs and pretty women, especially Alice, a seamstress from the Castelinhos quarter, which rather upsets her ambitious father, tailor Caetano, who is familiar with Vasco's debts. After failing yet another final exam, he is surprised by his aunts' announcement that they will visit him in Lisbon to see his practice.
Modern Times1,936Charlie ChaplinComedy, Drama, Romance8.34,001EnglishUnited States of AmericaA bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
City Lights1,931Charlie ChaplinComedy, Drama, Romance8.32,396EnglishUnited States of AmericaA tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
School Is the Foundation of Life1,938Martin FričComedy8.310CzechCzechoslovakiaSeventh form pupils at a grammar school in Přívlaky are preparing for a secondary school sports competition. Class creep Krhounek gives the class teacher Lejsal a copy of the seventh form’s magazine Roar. Most of the teachers insist on severe punishing the culprit. The author does not own up and consequently the whole class is punished by being banned from taking part in the schools competition. The most gifted pupil, Benetka, rather sharply criticises the school in a homework essay on a subject of his choice. The strict Czech language teacher is convinced Benetka is the author of the school magazine. Benetka denies the charge but his expulsion from school is proposed anyway on account the views he expounded in his essay. Eventually, Boukal, the author of the school magazine comes forward and admits to writing it. The pupils are allowed to take part in the contest and thanks to Benetka they win. In the meantime however the teachers vote to expell him.
M1,931Fritz LangDrama, Thriller, Crime8.12,410GermanGermanyIn this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
Gone with the Wind1,939Victor FlemingDrama, War, Romance7.94,306EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
Grand Illusion1,937Jean RenoirDrama, History, War7.9756FrenchFranceA group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu.
Les Misérables1,934Raymond BernardDrama, History7.950FrenchFranceIn 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Humanity and Paper Balloons1,937Sadao YamanakaDrama, History7.947JapaneseJapanIn a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbroker, who is set to be married.
The Curtain Rises1,938Marc AllégretComedy, Drama7.920FrenchFrance1938, France, Paris, at the Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art ("Conservatoire Supérieur d'Art Dramatique"). The first-year entrance exams are in full swing. Many applicants, few accepted. Isabelle (Janine Darcey) is one of the few chosen. She joins former students from the second and third years, including François (Claude Dauphin) and Cécilia (Odette Joyeux). They attend the drama class run by Professor Lambertin (Louis Jouvet). The young people, passionate and eager to become comedians, clash in tumultuous love affairs, because by dint of acting, they imagine that life is a farce. François, for example, is in love with Isabelle, who also loves him, but is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress... "Put art in your life and life in your art!"
Romance in Manhattan1,935Stephen RobertsDrama, Romance, Comedy7.912EnglishUnited States of AmericaKarel Novak is an incredibly naive Czech immigrant who is taken under the wing of streetwise New York chorus girl Sylvia. With the help of lovable cop-on-the-beat Murphy, Sylvia hides Karel from the immigration authorities and ultimately falls in love with him. In addition to Karel's illegal-alien status, the plot is complicated by a crooked lawyer and a group of well-meaning welfare workers who endeavor to place Sylvia's kid brother Frank in a foster home.
It Happened One Night1,934Frank CapraComedy, Romance7.81,370EnglishUnited States of AmericaA runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Freaks1,932Tod BrowningDrama, Horror7.81,282EnglishUnited States of AmericaA circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1,939Frank CapraComedy, Drama7.81,166EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang1,932Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Crime7.8224EnglishUnited States of AmericaA World War I veteran’s dreams of becoming a master architect evaporate in the cold light of economic realities. Things get even worse when he’s falsely convicted of a crime and sent to work on a chain gang.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum1,939Kenji MizoguchiRomance, Drama7.8125JapaneseJapanIn late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.
All Quiet on the Western Front1,930Lewis MilestoneDrama, War7.7905EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
The Goddess1,934Yonggang WuDrama7.788ChineseChinaA young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.
Así es mi tierra1,937Arkady BoytlerComedy7.734SpanishMexicoWith revolutionary Mexico as a backdrop, a successful local rancher returns triumphant from the war to the praise of townsfolk, and "El General" is ready to take a wife. However the senorita of choice already has fallen for a secret admirer, and a boyhood rival who is threatened by the General's popularity in turn plots against his life.
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves1,937Dave FleischerComedy, Animation7.732EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye the Sailor, accompanied by Olive Oyl and Wimpy, is dispatched to stop the dreaded bandit Abu Hassan and his force of forty thieves.
Tango Bar1,935John ReinhardtMusic, Drama7.717SpanishUnited States of AmericaRicardo Fuentes (Carlos Gardel) leaves Buenos Aires after loosing in horse races to go to Barcelona, where he plans to open a tango bar, a new concept of tango dance show and dance saloon. On the ship he meets Laura Montalván (Rosita Moreno) who happens to be a thief working with a thief pal. Ricardo watches them robbing a lady's bracelet aboard but decides not to report them because he has fallen in love with Laura. Once in Barcelona, he opens the tango bar but Laura's partner tells him he sold the bracelet and now needs to recover it to avoid both Laura and him going to jail.
Paweł & Gaweł1,938Mieczysław KrawiczComedy7.710PolishPolandTwo neighbours with similar names, Paweł and Gaweł, meet a violinist girl Violetta who pretends to be a child. When Paweł learns she's not a child anymore, he falls in love with her. And vice versa.
The Wizard of Oz1,939Victor FlemingAdventure, Fantasy, Family7.66,003EnglishUnited States of AmericaYoung Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
King Kong1,933Ernest B. SchoedsackAdventure, Fantasy, Horror7.61,580EnglishUnited States of AmericaAdventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Stagecoach1,939John FordWestern, Adventure7.61,204EnglishUnited States of AmericaA group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.
My Man Godfrey1,936Gregory La CavaComedy7.6382EnglishUnited States of AmericaFifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse1,933Fritz LangCrime, Mystery, Thriller7.6276GermanGermanyAfter a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
Daybreak1,939Marcel CarnéCrime, Drama7.6248FrenchFranceAfter committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
I Was Born, But...1,932Yasujirō OzuComedy, Drama7.6145JapaneseJapanTwo young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood.
César1,936Marcel PagnolComedy, Drama7.675FrenchFranceLeaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.
Children in the Wind1,937Hiroshi ShimizuDrama7.610JapaneseJapanOn vacation's eve, a boy is sent to the countryside to live with his uncle after his father is imprisoned and accused of embezzlement.
Synchromy No. 21,935Mary Ellen ButeAnimation7.610EnglishUnited States of AmericaSynchromy No. 2, synchronized to the "Evening Star" aria from Wagner's Tannhäuser, uses a statue of Venus to represent the star.
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes1,932Karel LamačComedy7.610CzechCzechoslovakiaThe Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
The Passing of the Third Floor Back1,935Berthold ViertelDrama, Fantasy, Romance7.610EnglishUnited KingdomThe tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.
Frankenstein1,931James WhaleDrama, Horror, Science Fiction7.51,758EnglishUnited States of AmericaHenry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Bride of Frankenstein1,935James WhaleHorror, Science Fiction7.51,079EnglishUnited States of AmericaDr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.
Bringing Up Baby1,938Howard HawksComedy, Romance7.51,051EnglishUnited States of AmericaDavid Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.
The Invisible Man1,933James WhaleHorror, Science Fiction7.5926EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.
The Adventures of Robin Hood1,938Michael CurtizAdventure, Romance, History7.5831EnglishUnited States of AmericaRobin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
The Rules of the Game1,939Jean RenoirDrama, Comedy, Romance7.5649FrenchFranceA weekend at a marquis’ country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances.
The Thin Man1,934W.S. Van DykeComedy, Mystery, Crime7.5522EnglishUnited States of AmericaA husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
L'Atalante1,934Jean VigoComedy, Drama, Romance7.5459FrenchFranceNewly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
You Can't Take It with You1,938Frank CapraComedy, Romance7.5439EnglishUnited States of AmericaAlice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Ninotchka1,939Ernst LubitschComedy, Romance7.5421EnglishUnited States of AmericaA stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1,936Frank CapraComedy, Drama, Romance7.5398EnglishUnited States of AmericaLongfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
Angels with Dirty Faces1,938Michael CurtizCrime, Drama7.5345EnglishUnited States of AmericaChildhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, tending to the needs of his old tenement neighborhood.
The Roaring Twenties1,939Raoul WalshCrime, Drama, Thriller7.5260EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
The Music Box1,932James ParrottComedy7.5216EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Laurel & Hardy Moving Co. have a challenging job on their hands (and backs): hauling a player piano up a monumental flight of stairs to Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen's house. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen himself. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the bottom of the stairs.
Make Way for Tomorrow1,937Leo McCareyDrama, Romance7.5213EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn elderly couple are forced to separate themselves from each other after their children refuse to take both into one house.
Fanny1,932Marc AllégretComedy, Drama7.576FrenchFranceSoon after Marius's departure, Fanny learns that she is pregnant with his child, to the disappointment of her mother and of Marius's father, César. To secure a better life for her unborn child, she accepts a marriage proposal from the aging widower Honoré Panisse.
Them Thar Hills1,934Charley RogersComedy7.570EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie travel to the mountains for Ollie's health, and park their caravan near a well into which a gang of moonshiners have earlier dumped their moonshine; and the boys proceed to quench their thirst thinking that it is iron-rich mountain water. The real trouble doesn't begin, though, until a married motoring couple stop by to borrow some gasoline, and the already-cranky husband leaves his thirsty wife with the boys while he goes off to refill his car's empty gas-tank. A sequel was made to this film: TIT FOR TAT, q.v.
The Prisoner of Zenda1,937John CromwellRomance, Adventure, Drama7.558EnglishUnited States of AmericaA kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
Broken Lullaby1,932Ernst LubitschDrama7.541EnglishUnited States of AmericaA young French soldier in World War I is overcome with guilt when he kills a German soldier who, like himself, is a musically gifted conscript, each having attended the same musical conservatory in France. The fact that the incident occurred in war does not assuage his guilt. He travels to Germany to meet the man's family.
Storm in a Teacup1,937Ian DalrympleComedy, Romance7.529EnglishUnited KingdomA local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.
On Borrowed Time1,939Harold S. BucquetComedy, Drama, Fantasy7.524EnglishUnited States of AmericaYoung Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his grandfather are inseparable. Gramps is concerned for Pud's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks custody of the child. One day Mr. Brink, an agent of Death, arrives to take Gramps "to the land where the woodbine twineth." Through a bit of trickery, Gramps confines Mr. Brink, and thus Death, to the branches of a large apple tree, giving Gramps extra time to resolve issues about Pud's future.
Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage1,937UnknownDocumentary7.522EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck. The hydrogen-filled zeppelin ignited, and was almost instantly transformed into an enormous fireball. In less than a minute, the entire ship had been consumed by flames. The Hindenburg explosion marked the end of the budding airship travel industry.
Steamboat Round the Bend1,935John FordComedy, Drama, Romance7.518EnglishUnited States of AmericaA Louisiana con man enters his steamboat into a winner-take-all race with a rival while trying to find a witness to free his nephew, about to be hanged for murder.
First Love1,939Henry KosterComedy, Romance, Music7.516EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Gold1,934Karl HartlCrime, Science Fiction7.512GermanGermanyUsing an atomic reactor, two scientists try to create gold.
Anna Christie1,930Jacques FeyderDrama7.511GermanUnited States of AmericaA young woman reunites with the father she's not seen since early childhood, also falls in love with a sailor who wishes to marry her, and eventually is forced to reveal to each man about her dark past. (NOTE: This is the German language version.)
Windbag the Sailor1,936William BeaudineComedy7.510EnglishUnited KingdomWill Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
The Lady Vanishes1,938Alfred HitchcockMystery, Thriller7.41,006EnglishUnited KingdomOn a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
Scarface1,932Howard HawksCrime, Action, Drama7.4669EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
A Night at the Opera1,935Sam WoodComedy, Music7.4540EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
Port of Shadows1,938Marcel CarnéRomance, Drama, Crime7.4302FrenchFranceDown a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
Trouble in Paradise1,932Ernst LubitschComedy, Crime, Romance7.4301EnglishUnited States of AmericaThief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Fury1,936Fritz LangCrime, Drama7.4250EnglishUnited States of AmericaJoe, who owns a gas station along with his brothers and is about to marry Katherine, travels to the small town where she lives to visit her, but is wrongly mistaken for a wanted kidnapper and arrested.
After the Thin Man1,936W.S. Van DykeComedy, Mystery, Crime7.4192EnglishUnited States of AmericaNick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub, a singer and her dark brother, the cousin's forsaken true love, and Nora's bombastic and controlling aunt.
Mickey's Trailer1,938Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy7.4187EnglishUnited States of AmericaGoofy's in the driver's seat, Mickey's in the kitchen, and Donald's in bed in Mickey's high-tech house trailer. When Goofy comes back to eat breakfast, leaving the car on autopilot, it takes them onto a dangerous closed mountain road. When Goofy realizes this, he accidentally unhooks the trailer, sending it on a perilous route. They come very close to disaster several times, while the oblivious Goofy drives on and hooks back up to them.
Captains Courageous1,937Victor FlemingAdventure, Drama, Family7.4181EnglishUnited States of AmericaHarvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips1,939Sam WoodDrama, Romance7.4135EnglishUnited KingdomOver several decades throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.
The Only Son1,936Yasujirō OzuDrama7.4110JapaneseJapanA silk factory worker is persuaded to support her son's education up to a college level despite their poverty. Many years later, she travels to Tokyo to visit her son.
City Girl1,930F. W. MurnauDrama, Romance7.4102EnglishUnited States of AmericaA waitress from Chicago falls in love with a man from rural Minnesota and marries him, with the intent of living a better life - but life on the farm has its own challenges.
Marius1,931Alexander KordaComedy, Drama, Romance7.498FrenchFranceCésar runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands. When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son.
The Baker's Wife1,938Marcel PagnolComedy, Drama7.495FrenchFranceIn this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
Midnight1,939Mitchell LeisenComedy, Romance7.491EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn unemployed American showgirl poses as Hungarian royalty to infiltrate Parisian high society.
La Belle Équipe1,936Julien DuvivierDrama7.473FrenchFranceFive unemployed workers win 100,000 Francs in the national lottery. Instead of sharing the money, they buy a ruin and build an open-air cafe. But difficulties come to split their friendly group apart.
The Story of a Cheat1,936Sacha GuitryComedy, Crime7.471FrenchFranceLife story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family traged...
Boys' School1,938Christian-JaqueAdventure, Drama, Mystery7.452FrenchFranceIn a college, three friends form a secret society. Their objective - going to America. One night, after one of their secret meetings, one of them sees a man coming out from a wall. The next day, after he talks about it, he disappears. Then, the second one vanishes. Are they gone to their dreams? That's when the art teacher is murdered. Suspicions now are too high so the third one decides to investigate.
Night Owls1,930James ParrottComedy7.444EnglishUnited States of AmericaPoliceman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.
Going Bye-Bye!1,934Charley RogersComedy7.437EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn a packed courtroom, Butch Long vows revenge on 'squealers' Laurel and Hardy whose evidence has helped to send him to prison. Frightened, the boys plan to leave town and advertise for someone to share expenses with them. The woman who answers the ad is actually Butch's girlfriend. Meanwhile Butch escapes and hides in a trunk in his girlfriend's apartment where he gets locked inside. Not realizing who it is, Stan and Ollie finally manage to get the trunk open and then Butch exacts his revenge.
Tange Sazen and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo1,935Sadao YamanakaDrama, Comedy7.435JapaneseJapanA man gets rid of a cheap pot without knowing it contains a map to a treasure. As word spreads, many join in hunting it.
Somewhere in Dreamland1,936Dave FleischerFantasy, Animation7.428EnglishUnited States of AmericaA poor boy and girl in rags gather wood in the snow. They pass by a tailor, a butcher and a baker, all of whom pity the children. Later, they arrive home. Their poor mother sets before them the only food she can: Stale bread. The children get ready for bed; In their dreams, visions of ice cream and donuts, candies and cakes fill their sleeping minds-- Will they awake to the same sorry situation?
Ask a Policeman1,939Marcel VarnelComedy7.421EnglishUnited KingdomThe mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselves involved in the real thing.
If You Could Only Cook1,935William A. SeiterComedy, Romance, Crime7.418EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn auto engineer and a professor's daughter pose as married servants in a mobster's mansion.
Hyppolit, the Butler1,931Steve SekelyComedy, Romance7.417HungarianHungaryEvergreen comedy about a typical parvenu, an ignorant transportation entrepreneur who has suddenly found himself very rich. Despite their humble origins, his wife strives to live a sophisticated lifestyle. When she engages a butler, Hyppolit, their whole life is turned upside down. It has remained one of the most viewed Hungarian comedies of all time: it is shown regularly and is still extremely popular
Thimble Theater1,938Joseph CornellAnimation, Documentary, Comedy7.413EnglishUnited States of AmericaOne of Joseph Cornell’s funniest films, Thimble Theater is structured like a vaudeville variety show about nature.
Duchacek Will Fix It1,938Karel LamačComedy7.412CzechCzechoslovakiaMr. Ducháček runs the law firm of JUDr. Faukner in a peculiar but completely devoted manner, which manages the financial affairs of the Rispaldic family. The family members treat their lawyer Faukner with condescension, except for their daughter Julia, who secretly loves him. However, no one except Ducháček knows that the squandering family no longer has any money and that JUDr. Faukner is subsidizing it, because he is also secretly in love with Julia.
The 39 Steps1,935Alfred HitchcockMystery, Thriller7.31,028EnglishUnited KingdomRichard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
Duck Soup1,933Leo McCareyComedy, War7.3841EnglishUnited States of AmericaRufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Vampyr1,932Carl Theodor DreyerHorror, Fantasy, Mystery7.3582GermanFranceAllan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.
Mutiny on the Bounty1,935Frank LloydAdventure, Drama, History7.3372EnglishUnited States of AmericaFletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
The Blue Angel1,930Josef von SternbergDrama7.3357GermanGermanyPrim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.
Holiday1,938George CukorComedy, Romance, Drama7.3282EnglishUnited States of AmericaJohnny Case, a freethinking financier, has finally found the girl of his dreams — Julia Seton, the spoiled daughter of a socially prominent millionaire — and she's agreed to marry him. But when Johnny plans a holiday for the two to enjoy life while they are still young, his fiancée has other plans & that is for Johnny to work in her father's bank!
Only Angels Have Wings1,939Howard HawksRomance, Adventure, Drama7.3269EnglishUnited States of AmericaA traveling performer arrives at a remote South American port town where the head of an air freight service must risk his pilots' lives to earn a major contract.
The Old Mill1,937Wilfred JacksonAnimation, Thriller, Family, Music, Horror7.3217EnglishUnited States of AmericaNight in an old mill is dramatically depicted in this Oscar-winning short in which the frightened occupants, including birds, timid mice, owls, and other creatures try to stay safe and dry as a storm approaches. As the thunderstorm worsens, the mill wheel begins to turn and the whole mill threatens to blow apart until at last the storm subsides.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame1,939William DieterleDrama, Romance, Horror7.3212EnglishUnited States of AmericaParis, France, 1482. Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, gets infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protege and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he is involved by the twisted magistrate in his malicious plans to free himself from Esmeralda's alleged spell, which he believes to be the devil's work.
Libeled Lady1,936Jack ConwayComedy, Romance7.3131EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
La Chienne1,931Jean RenoirDrama, Crime7.3131FrenchFranceCashier Maurice Legrand is married to Adele, a terror. By chance, he meets Lucienne, "Lulu", and make her his mistress. He thinks he finally met love, but Lulu is nothing but a streetwalker, in love with Dede, her pimp. She only accepts Legrand to satisfy Dede's needs of money.
Shall We Dance1,937Mark SandrichComedy, Romance7.3121EnglishUnited States of AmericaBallet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Of Mice and Men1,939Lewis MilestoneDrama7.399EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
Busy Bodies1,933Lloyd FrenchComedy7.390EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.
One Way Passage1,932Tay GarnettRomance, Drama7.363EnglishUnited States of AmericaA terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.
Carnival in Flanders1,935Jacques FeyderComedy, History, Romance7.350FrenchFranceFlanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.
St. Martin's Lane1,938Tim WhelanComedy, Drama7.326EnglishUnited KingdomOn the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Harley, the theater patron who never knew Libby took his gold cigarette case, is impressed by Libby's dancing and invites her to bring Charles and the other buskers in his group to an after-the-play party. Libby comes alone. A theatrical career is launched.
Hoi Polloi1,935Del LordComedy7.322EnglishUnited States of AmericaA professor bets that he can turn the stooges into gentlemen. After many attempts to teach them etiquette, he brings them to a fancy society party. The stooges' new found manners don't last very long, and the party quickly degenerates. By the end, the other guests have adopted stooge-like behavior and the stooges leave as gentlemen.
Magnificent Obsession1,935John M. StahlDrama, Romance7.319EnglishUnited States of AmericaA playboy tries to redeem himself after his careless behavior causes a great man's death.
This Is My Affair1,937William A. SeiterRomance, Crime, Drama7.316EnglishUnited States of AmericaPresident McKinley asks Lt. Richard L. Perry to go underground to identify some obviously very well briefed Mid-Western bank robbers based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Dizzy Doctors1,937Del LordComedy7.316EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges get jobs selling "Brighto", what they think is cleaning fluid. After ruining a cop's uniform and a new car, they discover Brighto is actually medicine. Taking their sales pitch to a hospital, they get into more trouble and must leave on the run when the head of the hospital turns out to be the owner of the car they ruined.
Journey Into the Depth of the Student's Soul1,939Martin FričComedy7.313CzechCzechoslovakiaSmall stories from a grammar school.Děj je poskládán z celé řady epizod, které během jednoho školního roku prožívají septimáni. Jejich pojítkem je příběh profesora přírodopisu Matulky, starého mládence a věčného suplenta, který si z přehnané svědomitosti ani v pokročilém věku netroufá složit tu poslední státnici. Stále se mu totiž zdá, že ještě něco nezná, a tak by snad bez diplomu odešel i do penze. Naštěstí jsou tu jeho studenti, kteří sice dávají dobráckému učiteli pěkně zabrat, ale po nezodpovědné klukovině s bouchacími kuličkami, kdy se Matulkovi udělá špatně, se kluci vzpamatují a s pomocí mladého profesora, někdejšího Matulkova žáka, připraví šlechetnou lest. Pod záminkou nákupu k doplnění školní entymologické sbírky je vylákán ke zkoušce u laskavého profesora Vondráka. (oficiální text distributora)
Wild Poses1,933Robert F. McGowanComedy7.312EnglishUnited States of AmericaSpanky's parents take their reluctant boy to get his portrait taken by a prissy photographer.
Dracula1,931Tod BrowningHorror7.21,347EnglishUnited States of AmericaA British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
The Public Enemy1,931William A. WellmanCrime, Drama7.2379EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
The Awful Truth1,937Leo McCareyComedy, Romance7.2342EnglishUnited States of AmericaUnfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.
Top Hat1,935Mark SandrichMusic, Comedy, Romance7.2323EnglishUnited States of AmericaShowman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde1,931Rouben MamoulianHorror, Science Fiction, Drama7.2319EnglishUnited States of AmericaDr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
Wuthering Heights1,939William WylerDrama, Romance7.2305EnglishUnited States of AmericaYoung orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
Captain Blood1,935Michael CurtizAdventure, History, Romance7.2257EnglishUnited States of AmericaDr. Peter Blood, unjustly convicted of treason and exiled from England, becomes a notorious pirate.
A Star Is Born1,937William A. WellmanDrama, Romance7.2233EnglishUnited States of AmericaEsther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
The Hound of the Baskervilles1,939Sidney LanfieldMystery, Horror, Crime, Thriller7.2218EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
The Band Concert1,935Wilfred JacksonAnimation, Comedy, Music7.2197EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey is trying to lead a concert of The William Tell Overture, but he's continually disrupted by ice cream vendor Donald, who uses a seemingly endless supply of flutes to play Turkey in the Straw instead. After Donald gives up, a bee comes along and causes his own havoc. The band then reaches the Storm sequence, and the weather also starts to pick up; a tornado comes along, but they keep playing.
Pépé le Moko1,937Julien DuvivierDrama, Crime, Romance7.2189FrenchFrancePépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.
Destry Rides Again1,939George MarshallWestern, Comedy7.2187EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widespread ridicule when he rides into the wide-open town of Bottleneck, the personal fiefdom of the crooked Kent.
Young Mr. Lincoln1,939John FordDrama, History7.2186EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.
Gold Diggers of 19331,933Mervyn LeRoyComedy, Drama7.2168EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
Hôtel du Nord1,938Marcel CarnéRomance, Drama7.2158FrenchFranceA young couple's suicide pact goes awry, leaving the woman to face her survival with a new admirer while pining for her lost love.
Baby Face1,933Alfred E. GreenDrama7.2149EnglishUnited States of AmericaA young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
People on Sunday1,930Robert SiodmakDrama7.2111GermanGermanyA semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.
Helpmates1,932James ParrottComedy7.281EnglishUnited States of AmericaOllie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.
The Lower Depths1,936Jean RenoirDrama, Romance, Crime7.279FrenchFranceInhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.
A Story of Floating Weeds1,934Yasujirō OzuDrama7.264JapaneseJapanAn aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse1,938Anatole LitvakCrime, Drama7.256EnglishUnited States of AmericaA wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
Laughing Gravy1,931James W. HorneComedy7.253EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie try to hide their pet dog Laughing Gravy from their exasperated, mean tempered landlord, who has a "No Pets" policy.
Man of Aran1,934Robert FlahertyDocumentary7.252EnglishUnited KingdomA documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
Thicker Than Water1,935James W. HorneComedy7.249EnglishUnited States of AmericaOliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.
Come Clean1,931James W. HorneComedy7.247EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Hardys wish to have a quiet evening in their apartment, but are interrupted when the Laurels pay a visit. Stan and Ollie go out for ice cream, and manage to prevent a shrewish woman from committing suicide on the way back home. The woman is ungrateful and makes threats against the them unless they look after her. They spend a chaotic evening trying to keep her hidden from their wives.
Blotto1,930James ParrottComedy7.246EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan fakes receiving a telegram so he can go to a club with Ollie and a bottle of his unsuspecting wife's liquor, but she overhears his plans.
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes1,937Karl HartlComedy, Crime7.244GermanGermanyTwo dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.
Men in Black1,934Ray McCareyComedy7.239EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are three doctors who graduated medical school by being in it for too many years. They come across such problems as an overly chirpy nurse, a mental patient, and a combination to a safe swallowed by the hospital superintendent in the course of their attempt to get through the day.
The Edge of the World1,937Michael PowellDrama, Romance7.239EnglishUnited KingdomA way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
Three Comrades1,938Frank BorzageDrama, Romance7.235EnglishUnited States of AmericaA love story centered on the lives of three young German soldiers in the years following World War I. Their close friendship is strengthened by their shared love for the same woman who is dying of tuberculosis.
Lloyd's of London1,936Henry KingDrama, History, Romance7.223EnglishUnited States of AmericaNorfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.
Merlusse1,935Marcel PagnolDrama, Comedy7.222FrenchFrance"Merlusse" is French schoolboy slang for codfish, and M. Blanchard, a professor at a certain lycée, was known to his victims by that name. On Christmas Eve, when some twenty of the students—orphans, foreigners or just plain "unwanteds"—had to remain in the boarding school, Merlusse is placed in charge. His glass eye glares at them stonily, his good one with no less severity. He sets them to tasks, marches like a proctor up and down the aisles, exacts to the utmost the last measure of discipline. But when the youngsters awake in the morning, there are toys by each bed in the dormitory and M. Blanchard, no longer to be called Merlusse, is exposed for the softhearted fraud he is.
Every-Night Dreams1,933Mikio NaruseDrama7.219JapaneseJapanIn Depression-era Tokyo, the life of a single mother and her young son are disrupted by the return of her ex-husband, who fathered the child and walked out on her years earlier.
The Water Magician1,933Kenji MizoguchiDrama, Romance, Crime7.217JapaneseJapanTaki no Shiraito is a very independent young woman with a famous water juggling act in a travelling carnival troupe. She falls in love with an orphaned carriage driver Kinya Murakoshi, and pledges to put him through law school in Tokyo. She always encloses money in her letters to him, until one hard winter there is no work to be found.
Skeleton Frolic1,937Ub IwerksMusic, Horror, Comedy, Animation7.216EnglishUnited States of AmericaUb Iwerks dusts off the skeletons from his early-Disney days and puts them to work at Columbia… in a graveyard replete with eerie owls and surrealistic bats, skeletons begin to rise from their graves and form a loosely-jointed band.
The Congress Dances1,931Erik CharellHistory, Comedy7.215GermanGermanyVienna glove-sales-lady Christel falls in love with Russian Czar Alexander. Austrian Prince Metternich tries to use this and other pleasant diversions to keep him out of the negotiation conferences of the 1815 Vienna Congress.
The Sea of Ravens1,930Jean EpsteinDocumentary7.213FrenchFranceJean Epstein’s short documentary filmed on the Breton island of Sein, which film preservationist and cinephile Henri Langlois called “one of the most beautiful documentaries in the history of French film, a true poem about Brittany and the sea."
The Will1,939Kamal SelimDrama, Romance7.213ArabicEgyptThe story of a young man from a lower-class family who falls in love with a wealthy girl. Despite the class difference and the obstacles they face, their love endures, and they must navigate the challenges posed by their families' social disparity and the economic hardships of the time.
The Broken Jug1,937Gustav UcickyComedy7.212GermanGermanyToday is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.
Slippery Silks1,936Jack WhiteComedy7.212EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges are carpenters who inherit a fancy dress boutique. They put on a fashion show with dresses they've designed based on furniture. During the show the owner of a antique box the stooges wrecked shows up and a wild cream puff fight ensues.
Our Neighbor, Miss Yae1,934Yasujirō ShimazuDrama7.212JapaneseJapanKeitaro is a law student and Yaeko is a high school girl. They are neighbors, and their friendship is starting to develop into something more romantic. Then, Yaeko's sister Kyouko has a breakup with her husband and returns home. Kyouko is clearly interested in Keitaro and Yae becomes anxious.
Where's That Fire1,939Marcel VarnelComedy7.211EnglishUnited KingdomCapt Viking and his incompetent fire crew accidentally foil a plot to steal the crown jewels.
Half Shot Shooters1,936Jack WhiteComedy7.211EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges are discharged from the army after WW I, and promptly administer some revenge to their mean sergeant. Years later they wind up in the army again, and of course the same sergeant is their superior. The sergeant plays various tricks on them, and when the Stooges go crazy with a cannon, blowing up a house, a bridge, and a smoke stack, he blows them up.
The Fresh Vegetable Mystery1,939Dave FleischerAnimation, Mystery, Comedy7.210EnglishUnited States of AmericaCrime strikes the vegetable world when Mrs. Mama Carrot awakens and finds her children have been carrot-napped. She summons the Irish-Potato Police and they are soon on the trail of the culprit. But the various suspects they round up, and grill, aren't the criminals. They finally track down the guilty parties, who turn out to be a gang of mice in disguise. Thrown into a third-degree mousetrap, the mice soon confess.
Downhill1,934Louis J. GasnierDrama, Music, Romance7.210SpanishUnited States of AmericaCarlos Acosta (Carlos Gardel) watches fate work out a solution that allows him to return to his real love after trips to Paris and New York City.
Aldeia da Roupa Branca1,939Chianca de GarciaMusic, Comedy, Family7.210PortuguesePortugalGracinda, a young laundry washer, lives with her godfather, "Uncle" Jacinto, and together they run a family business, doing the laundry for residents of Lisbon in their small village in the outskirts of that city (Canecas). Unfortunately, the business is not going very well, but that changes when Gracinda decides to go to the city to try to convince Chico, "Uncle" Jacinto's son, with whom she is in love, to return to the village and give new life to the business. The village is preparing for the annual festivities and a dispute erupts between "Uncle" Jacinto and his business rival , the widow Quiteria, when each of them invites different bands to play at the same time during the party and dances
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs1,938David HandFantasy, Animation, Family7.17,878EnglishUnited States of AmericaA beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
La Bête Humaine1,938Jean RenoirDrama, Romance, Thriller7.1235FrenchFranceReturning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsive stationmaster Roubard and Séverine, his wife.
A Day at the Races1,937Sam WoodComedy, Music7.1224EnglishUnited States of AmericaDoctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
Way Out West1,937James W. HorneAction, Comedy, Western7.1223EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.
The Petrified Forest1,936Archie MayoCrime, Drama, Romance, Thriller7.1208EnglishUnited States of AmericaGabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
Design for Living1,933Ernst LubitschComedy, Romance7.1204EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn independent woman can't choose between the two men she loves.
You Only Live Once1,937Fritz LangCrime, Drama, Romance7.1189EnglishUnited States of AmericaBased partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
The Blood of a Poet1,932Jean CocteauFantasy7.1189FrenchFranceIn a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas1,931F. W. MurnauRomance, Drama, Adventure7.1177EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.
The Women1,939George CukorComedy, Drama7.1173EnglishUnited States of AmericaA happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
Thru the Mirror1,936David HandAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy7.1170EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.
Land Without Bread1,933Luis BuñuelDocumentary7.1167SpanishSpainAn exploration —manipulated and staged— of life in Las Hurdes, in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura, Spain, as it was in 1932. Insalubrity, misery and lack of opportunities provoke the emigration of young people and the solitude of those who remain in the desolation of one of the poorest and least developed Spanish regions at that time.
Clock Cleaners1,937Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy7.1154EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's time to laugh like crazy as Mickey, Goofy and Donald fight against raging gears, twisted springs, deafening bells and a sleeping stork. Watch them reach new heights of humor as their valiant efforts to clean a bell tower turn into a real circus!
Dodsworth1,936William WylerDrama, Romance7.1144EnglishUnited States of AmericaA retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Another Thin Man1,939W.S. Van DykeComedy, Mystery, Crime7.1134EnglishUnited States of AmericaNot even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.
Mädchen in Uniform1,931Leontine SaganDrama, Romance7.1117GermanGermanyA sensitive girl is sent to an all-girls boarding school and develops a romantic attachment to one of her teachers.
Limite1,931Mário PeixotoDrama, Adventure7.1117PortugueseBrazilAdrift in the vast expanse of the ocean, a solitary boat carries three castaways—a man and two women. Stranded and devoid of any glimmer of rescue, they find solace in recounting the tales of their lives to one another. As they delve into their personal narratives, reminiscing about the circumstances that led them to this desolate predicament, they navigate through the depths of three distinct destinies. Bound by the confines of their shared space, every aspect of their existence becomes a boundary, underscoring their plight.
The Four Feathers1,939Zoltan KordaAdventure, Drama, War, History7.1102EnglishUnited KingdomA disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle.
Bluebeard's 8th Wife1,938Ernst LubitschComedy, Romance7.196EnglishUnited States of AmericaAmerican multi-millionaire Michael Brandon marries his eighth wife, Nicole, the daughter of a broke French Marquis. But she doesn't want to be only a number in the line of his ex-wives and undertakes her own strategy to tame him.
The Crime of Monsieur Lange1,936Jean RenoirDrama, Crime, Comedy7.195FrenchFranceA murderer and his girlfriend on the run from the police arrive at a cafe-hotel where they are recognized, so the woman tells the customers the story behind his crime.
The Mad Doctor1,933David HandAnimation, Comedy, Horror7.185EnglishUnited States of AmericaA dark and stormy night. Pluto is spirited away to the spooky lair of an evil genius for a mad transplant scheme to put his head on the body of a chicken. Mickey gives chase, but find himself threatened severely by the doctor's castle and its denizens.
Sisters of the Gion1,936Kenji MizoguchiDrama7.181JapaneseJapanUmekichi, a geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto, feels obliged to help her lover Furusawa when he asks to stay with her after becoming bankrupt and leaving his wife. However her younger sister Omocha tells her she is wasting her time and money on a loser. She thinks that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them. Omocha therefore tries various schemes to get rid of Furusawa, and set themselves up with better patrons.
Bachelor Mother1,939Garson KaninComedy, Romance7.175EnglishUnited States of AmericaPolly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
Easy Living1,937Mitchell LeisenComedy, Romance7.167EnglishUnited States of AmericaJ.B. Ball, a rich financier, gets fed up with his free-spending family. He takes his wife's just-bought (very expensive) sable coat and throws it out the window, it lands on poor hard-working girl Mary Smith. But it isn't so easy to just give away something so valuable, as he soon learns.
The 3 Penny Opera1,931G.W. PabstMusic, Crime7.162GermanGermanyIn London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.
The Champ1,931King VidorDrama, Family7.158EnglishUnited States of AmericaA broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Les Misérables1,935Richard BoleslawskiDrama, History, Romance7.155EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Scram!1,932Ray McCareyComedy7.148EnglishUnited States of AmericaOrdered out of town by angry Judge Beaumont, vagrants Stanley and Oliver meet a congenial drunk who invites them to stay at his luxurious mansion. The drunk can't find his key, but the boys find a way in, sending the surprised woman inside into a faint.
These Three1,936William WylerDrama, Romance7.144EnglishUnited States of AmericaClose friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
Our Wife1,931James W. HorneComedy7.139EnglishUnited States of AmericaOliver is making plans to marry his sweetheart Dulcy with Stan as his best man, but the plans are thwarted when Dulcy's father sees a picture of Ollie and forbids the marriage. The couple plan to elope, and run away to a Justice of the Peace. After typical Laurel and Hardy blundering, they manage to sneak the girl away from her father's house.
The Live Ghost1,934Charley RogersComedy7.137EnglishUnited States of AmericaFish market workers Stan and Ollie are persuaded by a sea captain to shanghai a crew for him at the local bar for a dollar a head. Successful at first, the boys end up getting themselves shanghaied, and the crew vow revenge.
The Man in the Iron Mask1,939James WhaleAdventure, History, Romance7.136EnglishUnited States of AmericaYears have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
It's Love I'm After1,937Archie MayoComedy, Romance7.133EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn infatuated debutante renews a Shakespearean actor's running feud with his leading lady.
The Mayor of Hell1,933Archie MayoCrime, Drama7.131EnglishUnited States of AmericaMembers of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp1,939Dave FleischerDrama, Comedy, Animation7.129EnglishUnited States of AmericaOlive Oyl's screenplay for an Aladdin movie comes to life and Popeye battles for control of a genie in this, the last of the three Popeye color films.
Charlie Chan at the Race Track1,936H. Bruce HumberstoneMystery, Comedy, Thriller, Crime7.123EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a friend of Charlie's is found kicked to death by his own race horse on board a Honolulu-bound liner, the detective discovers foul play and uncovers an international gambling ring.
Emil and the Detectives1,931Gerhard LamprechtFamily, Comedy, Crime7.120GermanGermanyWhen a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.
The Apartment Above1,937Leon TrystanComedy, Music, Romance7.118PolishPolandTwo apartment house dwellers, although unrelated, share the same name. One is an older man with an appreciation for and love of classical music, while the other is a younger man addicted to swing music. The niece of the older man arrives for a visit and gets into the wrong apartment. Complications arise.
No Blood Relation1,932Mikio NaruseDrama7.115JapaneseJapanAn actress returns to Tokyo after a successful stint in Hollywood to reclaim—with the help of her gangster brother—the daughter she abandoned years before.
The Old-Fashioned Way1,934William BeaudineComedy, Romance7.115EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Great McGonigle and his troupe of third-rate vaudevillians manage to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors and the sheriff.
The Girl from Missouri1,934Jack ConwayComedy, Romance7.114EnglishUnited States of AmericaLeaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.
Pop Goes the Easel1,935Del LordComedy7.114EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are down and out. With a cop chasing them, they flee into an artists studio where they are mistaken for students. The cop continues to hunt for them and they use a variety of disguises and tactics to elude him. A wild clay throwing fight ends the film.
There Goes My Heart1,938Norman Z. McLeodComedy, Romance7.114EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn heiress takes a job as a department store clerk.
Kristian1,939Martin FričComedy, Romance7.114CzechCzechoslovakiaAlois Novák (Oldrich Nový), a minor clerk in a travel agency and the husband of a dowdy housewife Marenka (Natasa Gollová), lives a run-of-the-mill, dull life. In his soul, however, there resides an inextinguishable desire for adventure. And so once a month he poses as a playboy. As the mysterious and wealthy Mr. Kristian he goes to the exclusive Orient Bar where he does not skimp on generous tips and where he platonic-ally seduces beautiful and elegant women. In the salon he speaks of love and the magnificence of exotic lands, which he has supposedly come to know on his wanderings abroad. In reality he has read all of this in the travel agency's brochures.
The Great Game1,934Jacques FeyderDrama7.113FrenchFrancePierre , a young lawyer, has enormous debts due to his mistress Florence and her whims of luxury life. Pierre has gone too far and put the family firm in jeopardy. They ask him to expatriate. To avoid scandal, Pierre joins the Foreign Legion. In Morocco, near the desert, Pierre goes with his comrades of the Legion to a bar-restaurant-brothel, owned by a shady character, Mr. Clement . Clement lives more or less with Ms.Blanche who is a fortune teller with cards, as a hobby. But Clement is also after his girls now and then. Pierre is still obsessed with Florence but he meets Irma , one of Clement's girls, who is the double of Florence except for hair color. Irma has had an accident and has lost part of her memory at a certain point of her recent past, and Pierre slowly persuades himself she is Florence, but cannot remember it. Advised by Ms.Blanche, Irma finally accepts to act as if she was Florence because she is falling in love with Pierre.
It's a Bird1,930Harold L. MullerComedy, Animation7.112EnglishUnited States of AmericaCharlie, working on a junkjard, always trying to help people in the most impossible ways with junk from his work place, hears from a German professor, that there is a bird, a Belgish Kongo, that eats metal. Charlie sets out on a ridiculous hunting expedition to catch one. With some music - the birds love music - and a strange worm he is able to catch one, but even then the bird offers some even more over-the-top surprises.
Hurray Mexico!1,932Sergei EisensteinDocumentary7.111SpanishMexicoUnedited film that Sergei Eisenstein, Grigoriy Aleksandrov and Eduard Tisse shot in Mexico 1931-32. This record only represents the 200,000-plus feet of unedited film that Sergei Eisenstein, Grigoriy Aleksandrov and Eduard Tisse shot in Mexico 1931/32 for Mary and Upton Sinclair and three American co-financiers. It was Eisenstein's vision to end up with movie about Mexico in six parts called "Calavera", "Sandunga", "Maguey", "Fiesta", "Soldadera", and "Epilogue". The project was canceled before it was completed due to cost overruns and months-delayed completion, and the producers refused to let Eisenstein attempt to edit anything from the material he had finished after Iosif Stalin called him back to the USSR. From this footage the following pictures were subsequently edited by other hands: Thunder Over Mexico (1933), Eisenstein in Mexico (1933), Death Day (1934), Time in the Sun (1940), and Que Viva Mexico (1979).
Housewife1,934Alfred E. GreenDrama7.111EnglishUnited States of AmericaNan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own agency. Nearly out of business, he finally gets a client. Former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and neats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.
Seasin's Greetinks!1,933Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy7.110EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye skates over to Olive's house to give her a Christmas present: ice skates of her own. While he's teaching her, Bluto skates up and gets fresh; of course, Popeye fights him. When Olive rejects Bluto again, he sends her careening on an ice floe towards a waterfall.
Quick Millions1,931Rowland BrownCrime, Drama7.110EnglishUnited States of AmericaA truck driver "too lazy to work and too nervous to steal" gets mixed up in racketeering. Naturally his underhanded business practices make him a pillar of the community.
Good Morning, Boys!1,937Marcel VarnelComedy, Crime7.110EnglishUnited KingdomDr. Benjamin Twist (Hay) and his pupils become involved with art thieves on a trip to Paris. Hay’s seamy schoolmaster act is supported by a fine cast including Charles Hawtrey and Lilli Palmer.
Grand Hotel1,932Edmund GouldingDrama, Romance7333EnglishUnited States of AmericaGuests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.
Sons of the Desert1,933William A. SeiterComedy7258EnglishUnited States of AmericaOllie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Lost Horizon1,937Frank CapraAdventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance7237EnglishUnited States of AmericaBritish diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.
Alexander Nevsky1,938Sergei EisensteinDrama, History, War7229RussianSoviet UnionWhen German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Shanghai Express1,932Josef von SternbergDrama, Romance, War, Crime, History7227EnglishUnited States of AmericaA beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
Jezebel1,938William WylerDrama, Romance7214EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Monkey Business1,931Norman Z. McLeodComedy7210EnglishUnited States of AmericaFour stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
The Ugly Duckling1,939Hamilton LuskeAnimation, Comedy7183EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
Dark Victory1,939Edmund GouldingDrama, Romance7157EnglishUnited States of AmericaSocialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Pygmalion1,938Leslie HowardComedy, Drama, Romance7157EnglishUnited KingdomWhen linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
A Christmas Carol1,938Edwin L. MarinDrama, Fantasy, Family7150EnglishUnited States of AmericaMiser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Boudu Saved from Drowning1,932Jean RenoirComedy7147FrenchFranceMichel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.
Camille1,936George CukorDrama, Romance, History7145EnglishUnited States of AmericaLife in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.
Dead End1,937William WylerCrime, Drama7143EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New York City slum.
Block-Heads1,938John G. BlystoneComedy, War7142EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
Brave Little Tailor1,938Bill RobertsAnimation, Fantasy, Comedy7133EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a giant threatens the land, the cityfolk mistake Mickey's boast of killing seven flies with one blow to be giants. He is then forced to fight the giant for real.
Stage Door1,937Gregory La CavaComedy, Drama7131EnglishUnited States of AmericaA spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.
Mad Love1,935Karl FreundHorror, Romance7123EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband's hands with those of a knife-throwing murderer.
Love Affair1,939Leo McCareyDrama, Romance7121EnglishUnited States of AmericaA French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
Our Relations1,936Harry LachmanComedy7117EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo sailors get caught in a mountain of mix-ups when they meet their long-lost twins. Laurel and Hardy play themselves and their twins.
À Nous la Liberté1,931René ClairComedy, Music7114FrenchFranceIn this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Lady for a Day1,933Frank CapraComedy, Drama793EnglishUnited States of AmericaApple Annie is an aging New York City fruit seller whose daughter Louise has been raised in a Spanish convent since she was an infant. As she grows up, Louise is led to believe that her mother is a society matron called Mrs. E. Worthington Manville. Annie worries that her lie is in danger of being uncovered when she learns that Louise is sailing to New York with her new fiancé and his nobleman father.
Bimbo's Initiation1,931Dave FleischerComedy, Animation, Music, Horror791EnglishUnited States of AmericaBimbo finds himself surrounded by a mysterious group of robed figures who invite him to become a member of their secret organisation. When he refuses, they fling him through a nightmarish sequence of terror and torture devices. Will our hapless hero make it out alive?
Imitation of Life1,934John M. StahlDrama, Romance786EnglishUnited States of AmericaA struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.
Porky in Wackyland1,938Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy780EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig travels to a surreal land in order to hunt and catch the elusive Do-Do bird, reportedly the last of its kind.
Ruggles of Red Gap1,935Leo McCareyComedy779EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles - a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl - is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually assimilated into American life, accidentally becomes a local celebrity, and falls in love along the way.
Manhattan Melodrama1,934W.S. Van DykeCrime, Drama, Romance777EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Toni1,935Jean RenoirDrama, Romance772FrenchFranceIn the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle with locals and settle down permanently - like Toni, an Italian who has moved in with Marie, a Frenchwoman. Even a well-ordered existence is not immune from boredom, friendship, love, or enmity, and Toni gets entangled in a web of increasingly passionate relationships. For there is his best pal Fernand, but also Albert, his overbearing foreman; there is Sebastian, a steady Spanish peasant, but also Gabi, his young rogue relative; there is Marie, but there is also Josefa.
The Scarlet Pimpernel1,934Harold YoungDrama, Adventure770EnglishUnited Kingdom18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
Vivacious Lady1,938George StevensComedy, Romance766EnglishUnited States of AmericaCollege town life gets turned upside down after a button-down botany professor secretly weds a sizzling night-club singer.
Mickey's Fire Brigade1,935Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy760EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey, Donald and Goofy are a fire department. As you might expect, their attempts at fighting a boardinghouse fire are not particularly effective. They hear Clarabelle singing in the bathtub and rescue her, tub and all, against her will (she won't believe there's a fire).
Peace on Earth1,939Hugh HarmanAnimation, War760EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.
In Name Only1,939John CromwellDrama, Romance760EnglishUnited States of AmericaA wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
The Old Maid1,939Edmund GouldingDrama754EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Kid Galahad1,937Michael CurtizCrime, Drama, Romance752EnglishUnited States of AmericaFight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Funny Little Bunnies1,934Wilfred JacksonAnimation749EnglishUnited States of AmericaWe see bunny rabbits preparing for Easter, by making chocolate eggs and rabbits, decorating eggs, and weaving and filling baskets.
Wooden Crosses1,932Raymond BernardDrama, War749FrenchFranceThe young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
Roberta1,935William A. SeiterComedy, Music, Romance747EnglishUnited States of AmericaFootball player John Kent tags along as Huck Haines and the Wabash Indianians travel to an engagement in Paris, only to lose it immediately. John and company visit his aunt, owner of a posh fashion house run by her assistant, Stephanie. There they meet the singer Scharwenka (alias Huck's old friend Lizzie), who gets the band a job. Meanwhile, Madame Roberta passes away and leaves the business to John and he goes into partnership with Stephanie.
Blonde Crazy1,931Roy Del RuthDrama, Crime, Comedy, Romance744EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe adventures of a cocky con man and his beautiful accomplice.
Mr. Thank You1,936Hiroshi ShimizuDrama, Comedy742JapaneseJapanIn Depression-era Japan, a courteous bus driver carries an eclectic group of passengers from the mountainous Izu to Tokyo.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle1,939H. C. PotterMusic, Romance741EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
Comradeship1,931G.W. PabstDrama740GermanGermanyAt a mine on the shared edge of France and Germany, an underground explosion leads to the entrapment of a group of French miners. In an effort to save the trapped Frenchmen, German miners Wittkopp and Kasper take it upon themselves to traverse a crumbling war tunnel leading down into the mines. Yet, though the workers harbor no political biases against one another, their callous, less tolerant bosses hope to halt this cross-cultural rescue mission.
Possessed1,931Clarence BrownDrama, Romance739EnglishUnited States of AmericaMarion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?
Oliver the Eighth1,934Lloyd FrenchComedy739EnglishUnited States of AmericaBarbershop owners Stan and Ollie answer an ad in the newspaper from a wealthy widow looking for a husband. Ollie only mails in his response and is invited to the widow's mansion. Stan discovers his unmailed letter and insists on tagging along. At the mansion, the widow's creepy butler informs them that the woman is crazy. She was once jilted by an Oliver and now her hobby is marrying Olivers and then slitting their throats. Now the boys must figure out how to escape.
Working on the Douro River1,931Manoel de OliveiraDocumentary737PortuguesePortugalShort silent documentary from 1931 about those working on the River Douro in Oporto.
The Good Fairy1,935William WylerComedy, Romance734EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1930s Budapest, naïve orphan Luisa Ginglebuscher becomes an usherette at the local movie house, determined to succeed in her first job by doing good deeds for others and maintaining her purity. Luisa's well-meaning lies get her caught between a lecherous businessman, Konrad, and a decent but confused doctor, Max Sporum. When Luisa convinces Konrad that she's married to Max, Konrad tries everything he can to get rid of the baffled doctor.
Oh, Mr. Porter!1,937Marcel VarnelComedy731EnglishUnited KingdomComedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
An Inn in Tokyo1,935Yasujirō OzuDrama730JapaneseJapanAn unemployed Japanese man and his two sons wander the industrial flatlands of Depression-era Tokyo, until he chances upon an old friend and befriends a woman and her daughter, who are in a similar predicament.
Christmas Comes But Once a Year1,936Dave FleischerAnimation, Family, Comedy726EnglishUnited States of AmericaAt an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
Heroes for Sale1,933William A. WellmanDrama724EnglishUnited States of AmericaWorld War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.
Charlie Chan on Broadway1,937Eugene FordeCrime, Mystery, Thriller723EnglishUnited States of AmericaReturning from European exile where she avoided testifying against her criminal associates, a former singer with a tell-all diary is murdered to insure her silence.
The Case of the Stuttering Pig1,937Frank TashlinAnimation, Horror, Comedy722EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig and his family inherit Uncle Solomon's estate, but if they die everything goes to the lawyer, who turns himself into a Mr. Hyde-style monster in an effort to kill off the pigs.
Apart from You1,933Mikio NaruseDrama721JapaneseJapanAn aging geisha, whose angry teenage son is ashamed of her profession, works alongside a young geisha, resentful of her family for forcing her into a life of ignominy.
The Cobweb Hotel1,936Dave FleischerHorror, Animation, Comedy716EnglishUnited States of AmericaA spider runs a hotel for flies where he keeps his guests captive. A pair of fly newlyweds arrive and check in. Fortunately, the husband is "flyweight champion". After a pitched battle featuring arrows (fountain pen nibs) and a machine-gun (aspirins shot from a perfume atomizer), the spider winds up in a bottle of library paste.
Violent Is the Word for Curly1,938Charley ChaseComedy716EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are left in charge of a gas station and manage to blow up the car of their first customers, three famous European professors. The stooges steal some of the academics' clothes and wind up at "Mildew", a women's college where the three professors are expected. Mistaken as the real thing, the boys take their place on the faculty. When the real professors show up, the stooges try to convince a rich woman, the schools benefactor, that an athletics programs is more important. Their athletics demonstration comes to an explosive end when the real professors slip them a nitroglycerin basketball.
Priest of Darkness1,936Sadao YamanakaDrama715JapaneseJapanA boy steals a knife from an old samurai, unaware of its value, setting off a strange chain of events.
Hey! Hey! USA1,938Marcel VarnelComedy712EnglishUnited KingdomWhile working as a porter Benjamin Twists mistakenly ends up on a cruise ship heading for the USA. Upon landing on the American coast Twist takes up work as a professor.
Wife! Be Like a Rose!1,935Mikio NaruseDrama712JapaneseJapanKimiko, a Tokyo white-collar working girl, lives with her serious, intellectual, haiku-writing mother. Kimiko seeks to marry her boyfriend but needs her absent father to act as the go-between and negotiate the marriage. Kimiko travels and finds her father living with a second family.
Café Metropole1,937Edward H. GriffithComedy, Drama711EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
Sant Tukaram1,936Vishnupant Govind DamleDrama711MarathiIndiaThis classic film chronicles the life of Tukaram (17th C.), one of Maharashtra’s most popular saint poets, activating the 20th century resonances of his turning away from courtly Sanskrit towards vernacular rhythms of religious poetry.
Good Girls Go to Paris1,939Alexander HallComedy710EnglishUnited States of AmericaJenny Swanson, a waitress on a college campus, is dying to visit Paris. Thanks to English professor Ronald Brooke, she manages to make her dream come true. Besides seeing the sights in the French capital she makes friends with a wealthy family there, the Brands.
Little Toys1,933Sun YuDrama710ChineseChinaSister Ye lives in a rural village, where everyone makes traditional toys. When Sister Ye's husband dies of an unknown illness, and while Ye is attending to him, her son is kidnapped and sold to a wealthy lady in the city of Shanghai. Shortly after, the village is destroyed during an attack between rival warlords, forcing the villagers move to the city, where they continue to make toys. Ten years pass, and Ye's daughter Zhu'er has become a toy designer. While helping the Nationalist army at the rear, Zhu'er is killed in an attack by the Japanese. On New Year's Eve, Sister Ye is dressed in rags, sitting on the curb, selling toys. A young boy buys toys from her, and it is none other than her son, whom she does not recognize.
The Public Pays1,936Errol TaggartCrime, Drama710EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a protection racket preying on milk distribution is broken through the persistence of law enforcement and the courage of a local businessman.
Three Little Pigs1,933Burt GillettMusic, Animation, Comedy, Family6.9416EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe two pigs building houses of hay and sticks scoff at their brother, building the brick house. But when the wolf comes around and blows their houses down (after trickery like dressing as a foundling sheep fails), they run to their brother's house. And throughout, they sing the classic song, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?".
Triumph of the Will1,935Leni RiefenstahlDocumentary6.9300GermanGermanyA showcase of German chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally.
The Most Dangerous Game1,932Irving PichelThriller, Adventure, Horror, Action6.9300EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff. While he is very gracious at first, Zaroff eventually forces Rainsford and two other shipwreck survivors, brother and sister Eve and Martin Towbridge, to participate in a sadistic game of cat and mouse in which they are the prey and he is the hunter.
Little Caesar1,931Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Crime, Action6.9291EnglishUnited States of AmericaA small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Island of Lost Souls1,932Erle C. KentonHorror, Science Fiction6.9262EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Zero for Conduct1,933Jean VigoComedy, Drama6.9258FrenchFranceIn a repressive boarding school with rigid rules of behavior, four boys decide to rebel against the director on a celebration day.
Animal Crackers1,930Victor HeermanComedy, Music6.9256EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.
Swing Time1,936George StevensRomance, Comedy6.9246EnglishUnited States of AmericaLucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
Horse Feathers1,932Norman Z. McLeodComedy, Romance6.9243EnglishUnited States of AmericaQuincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley U, hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against rival Darwin U.
42nd Street1,933Lloyd BaconComedy, Drama, Romance6.9211EnglishUnited States of AmericaA producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.
Lonesome Ghosts1,937Burt GillettAnimation, Comedy, Horror6.9163EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn a dark and stormy night, four bored ghosts decide to have some fun by calling the Ajax Ghost Exterminators.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1,939Alfred L. WerkerCrime, Mystery, Thriller6.9162EnglishUnited States of AmericaHaving once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…
The Gay Divorcee1,934Mark SandrichComedy, Romance6.9141EnglishUnited States of AmericaSeeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.
The Scarlet Empress1,934Josef von SternbergDrama, History, Romance6.9140EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei, and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power.
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations1,938Leni RiefenstahlDocumentary6.9119GermanGermanyStarting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.
Beau Geste1,939William A. WellmanAdventure, Drama, War6.9107EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen three brothers join the Foreign Legion to escape a troubled past, they find themselves trapped under the command of a sadistic sergeant deep in the scorching Sahara. Now the brothers must fight for their lives as they plot mutiny against tyranny and defend a desert fortress against a brutal enemy.
Dodge City1,939Michael CurtizWestern6.9107EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this epic Western, Wade Hatton, a wagon master turned sheriff, tames a cow town at the end of a railroad line.
Stella Dallas1,937King VidorDrama, Romance6.994EnglishUnited States of AmericaA working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.
The Cat and the Canary1,939Elliott NugentComedy, Horror, Mystery6.986EnglishUnited States of AmericaTen years after the death of millionaire Cyrus Norman, his will is to be read out to his six relatives, including Joyce Norman and Wally Campbell. Organized by Norman's lawyer, Crosby, the six meet at Norman's eerie New Orleans Gothic mansion. During the reading, the superstitious housekeeper declares that someone will be dead by midnight. Wally fears for Joyce when she is declared the sole inheritor, but all are alarmed when Crosby turns up dead.
Boat Builders1,938Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy6.985EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey buys a boat kit, and enlists Goofy and Donald to help assemble it. The plans say, "so simple a child could do it", so of course, they have their share of troubles. But before long, they're ready to launch the Queen Minnie, with appropriate fanfare, at which time, all the collapsible parts collapse.
Tit for Tat1,935Charley RogersComedy6.984EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie have set up their own electrical appliance store but, unfortunately for them, the grocery right next door is run by the man and wife whom they encountered in "Them Thar Hills" (1935). Stan and Ollie go and visit to offer the hand of friendship, but the grocer again becomes convinced that Ollie and his wife are fooling around.
Towed in a Hole1,932George MarshallComedy6.975EnglishUnited States of AmericaAlthough they are successful fishmongers, Stan convinces Ollie that they should become fishermen too, but making a boat seaworthy isn't an easy task.
The Hockey Champ1,939Jack KingAnimation, Comedy6.974EnglishUnited States of AmericaDonald shows his nephews the moves that won him his hockey trophy. But the boys have a few moves of their own.
Red Dust1,932Victor FlemingRomance, Drama6.971EnglishUnited States of AmericaDennis, owner of a rubber plantation in Cochinchina, is involved with Vantine, who left Saigon to evade the police. When his new surveyor arrives along with his refined wife Dennis is quickly infatuated by her.
Bizarre, Bizarre1,937Marcel CarnéComedy6.966FrenchFranceA French farce set in Victorian London where a botanist and his wife get into trouble when they pretend to go missing in order to hide from their sanctimonious cousin – an Anglican bishop who is leading a campaign against such writing.
Magician Mickey1,937David HandAnimation, Comedy6.965EnglishUnited States of AmericaDonald continually heckles Mickey's magic act, but Mickey bests him at every turn. Donald shoots off a magic pistol that causes all the stage props to fall down on them at the finish of the act.
Dirty Work1,933Lloyd FrenchComedy6.963EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie are chimney sweeps working at the home of mad scientist Professor Noodle.
Peter Ibbetson1,935Henry HathawayDrama, Fantasy, Romance6.960EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Popeye the Sailor1,933Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy6.951EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye and Bluto fight for the love of Olive Oyl in their debut short, featuring Betty Boop.
Desire1,936Frank BorzageRomance, Crime, Comedy, Drama6.951EnglishUnited States of AmericaMadeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.
Heartbeat1,938Marcel PagnolComedy6.951FrenchFranceA pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
The Story of Louis Pasteur1,936William DieterleDrama, History6.949EnglishUnited States of AmericaA true story about Louis Pasteur, who revolutionized medicine by proving that much disease is caused by microbes, that sanitation is paramount and that at least some diseases can be cured by vaccinations.
Waterloo Bridge1,931James WhaleDrama, Romance, War6.944EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.
Night Must Fall1,937Richard ThorpeMystery, Thriller6.944EnglishUnited States of AmericaWealthy widow Mrs. Bramson notices that her maid is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé, Danny, is the reason, she summons him in. Mrs. Bramson's niece Olivia takes a liking to Danny, and comes to believe that he may have been involved in the disappearance of a local woman.
Mickey's Polo Team1,936David HandAnimation, Comedy6.942EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey Mouse and his friends face off against a team of celebrities in a polo match.
One Good Turn1,931James W. HorneComedy6.942EnglishUnited States of AmericaDown and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.
Any Old Port!1,932James W. HorneComedy6.942EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie check into a seedy hotel and help a young girl escape the clutches of the landlord. They are forced to flee the hotel with no money and Ollie arranges for Stan to fight at a local boxing hall for $50. Stan's opponent turns out to be Musgy who uses a loaded glove. During the fight the glove is swapped and Stan triumphs only to find that Ollie has bet their fee that he would lose.
The Mascot1,933Władysław StarewiczAnimation, Fantasy6.939FrenchFranceA toy stuffed dog has just been sewn together when it hears a young child ask for an orange. The child's mother explains that they have no money, and so she cannot buy any oranges. The dog is then packed up along with a box full of other toys to be sold, but it soon winds up in the street. The dog picks up an orange from a curb side stand, and hopes to take it home to the child. But that night, before the dog can get back to the child's home, it must face a series of strange and frightening adventures.
La Marseillaise1,938Jean RenoirHistory, Drama6.939FrenchFranceA film about the early part of the French Revolution, shown from the eyes of the citizens of Marseille, counts in German exile and, of course, the king Louis XVI, each showing their own small problems.
Merrily We Live1,938Norman Z. McLeodComedy, Romance6.938EnglishUnited States of AmericaSociety matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
Liebelei1,933Max OphülsDrama, Romance6.936GermanGermanyVienna in the beginning of the twentieth century. Cavalry Lieutenant Fritz Lobheimer is about to end his affair with Baroness Eggerdorff when he me...
Punch Drunks1,934Lou BreslowComedy6.935EnglishUnited States of AmericaMoe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.
Lady Killer1,933Roy Del RuthComedy, Crime6.935EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.
Life Dances On1,937Julien DuvivierDrama, Romance6.933FrenchFranceAfter the death of her husband, Christine realizes she has possibly wasted her life by marrying him instead of the man towards whom, in her youth, she had a stronger inclination. To overcome these dreary thoughts, she decides to find out about him and the other men who danced with her during a ball that was a turning point in her life, many years ago. She pays a visit to those forgotten acquaintances one after the other; Christine is not only surprised to see how they have fared, but also discovers the impact she had, unknowingly, on the feelings and the destiny of these persons.
The Blue Light1,932Leni RiefenstahlDrama, Adventure6.931GermanGermanyAs sole female Junta is the only one who can climb a dangerous mountain, villagers deem her as a witch.
What Scoundrels Men Are!1,932Mario CameriniComedy, Romance6.929ItalianItalyBruno, a chauffeur having some problem in keeping a job, meets one morning Mariuccia, a taxi driver’s daughter working as a perfumery’s shop assistant, and trying to impress her, pretending to be rich, uses his employer’s car to took her on a trip to the lakes, but things don’t work as planned and to conquer Mariuccia’s hearth won’t be so easy…
Smart Money1,931Alfred E. GreenCrime, Drama6.927EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss1,936Alfred ZeislerRomance, Drama, Comedy6.926EnglishUnited KingdomA bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for a year without touching his inheritance.
Charlie Chan's Secret1,936Gordon WilesCrime, Mystery, Thriller6.926EnglishUnited States of AmericaAllen Colby, heir to a huge fortune, is presumed drowned after an ocean liner sinks off the coast of Honolulu. Mysteriously, Colby reappears at his mansion only to be murdered soon after. When his body is discovered during a seance, everyone in attendance becomes a suspect, and it's up to Chan to find the murderer before he or she strikes again.
Three Little Beers1,935Del LordComedy6.924EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are inept deliverymen at a brewery. When they learn about a company golf tournament, they sneak onto a golf course to get some practice. They quickly proceed to bother the other golfers and destroy the course. Forced to escape in their beer truck, more havoc ensues when the load of beer barrels are spilled out down a steep hill.
Fifth Avenue Girl1,939Gregory La CavaComedy, Romance6.924EnglishUnited States of AmericaA wealthy man hires a poor girl to play his mistress in order to get more attention from his neglectful family.
Let's Go with Pancho Villa!1,936Fernando de FuentesWar, Adventure, Drama6.923SpanishMexicoThe 1910 Mexican Revolution is on its way when six brave peasants, known as "Los Leones de San Pablo", decide to join Pancho Villa's army and help end the suffering in their community by assisting in the struggle. Together, they will endure the tragedies and hardships of a civil war.
Sadie McKee1,934Clarence BrownDrama, Romance6.923EnglishUnited States of AmericaA maid has romances with a two-timer, a boozing millionaire and the master of the house.
Arsène Lupin1,932Jack ConwayMystery, Romance6.920EnglishUnited States of AmericaA charming and very daring thief known as Arsene Lupin is terrorizing the wealthy of Paris. He even goes so far as to threaten the Mona Lisa. But the police, led by the great Guerchard, think they know Arsene Lupin's identity, and they have a secret weapon to catch him.
Three Little Pigskins1,934Ray McCareyComedy6.918EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are mistaken by a gangster for the "Three Horsemen of Boulder Dam", famous football players. Hired to play for his team, they blow the big game and get it in the end. Lucille Ball has a nice part as a gun moll.
Pilgrimage1,933John FordDrama, War, Romance6.917EnglishUnited States of AmericaA mother from Arkansas is very possessive of her grown son. To prevent him from getting married she has him drafted into WW I.
Three Godfathers1,936Richard BoleslawskiAction, Drama, Western6.916EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugitives want to save the baby -- but to do so, they'll have to travel back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men. Remade as 3 Godfathers (1949).
Double Door1,934Charles VidorDrama, Thriller6.914EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1910 Manhattan, Victoria Van Brett, a bitter spinster heiress lives an isolated life with her sister Caroline. Her domineering urges go into overdrive when their half-brother Rip brings a new bride home to the family’s gloomy Fifth Avenue mansion, built by their late industrialist father. The title refers to a secret soundproofed chamber that the villainess uses to entrap her enemies.
Betty Boop's Penthouse1,933Dave FleischerComedy, Animation6.914EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile Bimbo and Koko admire Betty, their experiment becomes a monster.
Pardon My Scotch1,935Del LordComedy6.914EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges are running the local drugstore and mix up a potion that a desperate businessman decides to sell as scotch. The Stooges impersonate Scotsmen at a party to fool the prospective buyer. Their usual antics disrupt the party, ending when a barrel of their "scotch" explodes and floods the whole house.
If I Were King1,938Frank LloydAdventure, History6.913EnglishUnited States of AmericaKing Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.
The Murder Man1,935Tim WhelanCrime, Drama, Thriller6.913EnglishUnited States of AmericaSteve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead of the police to the extent that he often dictates his story in advance of its actual occurrence. He leads the police through an 'open and shut' case resulting in Mander being tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Columnist Mary Shannon is in love with Steve but she sees him struggle greatly with his last story before Mander's execution. When she starts typing out the story from his recorded dictation, she realizes why.
Betty Boop and Grampy1,935Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy, Family6.912EnglishUnited States of AmericaBetty Boop and some friends go to Grampy's house for a party.
Goonland1,938Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy6.912EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye sails to Goon Island in search of his Pappy. He finds the place populated by the imposing, but ugly, goons, and a "no humans" sign. His imprisoned pappy at first ignores him, but when Popeye is caught by the goons and carried off, his can of spinach lands near Pappy and it works just as well on him as it does on Popeye.
Three Little Sew and Sews1,939Del LordComedy6.911EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are sailors working in a ships' tailor shop. When they can't get passes to go ashore, they steal officers uniforms and go to a party with Curly passing himself off as Admiral Taylor and Moe and Larry as his aides. Two spies, one of them a beautiful woman, trick the stooges into stealing a new submarine. The boys turn the table on the spies and capture them. When the real Admiral shows up, Curly's reenacts the capture and accidentally detonates a bomb, blowing them all to kingdom come.
The Devil Is a Sissy1,936W.S. Van DykeComedy, Drama6.911EnglishUnited States of AmericaA well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery1,939Thorold DickinsonMystery6.911EnglishUnited KingdomDuring a charity football match between Arsenal and touring amateur side Trojans, the Trojan's new star player collapses and dies. Inspector Slade of Scotland Yard is called in and declares it was murder. It takes all his ingenuity and another death before the motive is discovered and the killer revealed.
Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb1,938Del LordComedy6.910EnglishUnited States of AmericaCurly wins $50,000 in a radio contest and the stooges move into the Hotel Costa Plente. Their suite is furnished with many expensive items which they systematically wreck, running up quite a bill. When they discover that, minus tax deductions, the jackpot is only $4.85 they quickly agree to marry three pretty rich widows who are also living in the hotel. The "widows" are actually gold diggers conniving to the get the jackpot money. When the girls find out what the jackpot is really worth, the boys get conked with champagne bottles.
The Stolen Death1,938Nyrki TapiovaaraThriller6.910FinnishFinlandA group of Finnish activists are waging an underground war against Russian oppression led by young idealistic aristocrat Robert Hedman.
Personal Property1,937W.S. Van DykeComedy, Romance6.910EnglishUnited States of AmericaRaymond Dabney returns to his family after trouble with the law. He convinces the sheriff to give him a job watching the house and furniture of widow Crystal Wetherby without knowing she is engaged to his brother.
The Mummy1,932Karl FreundHorror, Fantasy6.8686EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
L'Âge d'or1,930Luis BuñuelRomance, Comedy, Drama6.8333FrenchFranceThe film consists of a series of tightly interlinked vignettes, the most sustained of which details the story of a man and a woman who are passionately in love. Their attempts to consummate their passion are constantly thwarted, by their families, by the Church and bourgeois society in general.
Flowers and Trees1,932Burt GillettAnimation, Music, Romance, Comedy, Thriller6.8197EnglishUnited States of AmericaA jealous stump threatens two trees that are in love by starting a forest fire. When the rain comes and puts out the fire the forest revives and celebrates the wedding.
Little Women1,933George CukorDrama, Family6.8148EnglishUnited States of AmericaFour sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
À propos de Nice1,930Jean VigoDocumentary6.8144FrenchFranceWhat starts off as a conventional travelogue turns into a satirical portrait of the town of Nice on the French Côte d'Azur, especially its wealthy inhabitants.
Blonde Venus1,932Josef von SternbergDrama6.8144EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn an effort to be able to afford expensive treatment for her gravely ill American husband, a retired German entertainer returns to the cabaret as Blonde Venus and catches the eye of a wealthy politician.
Drácula1,931George MelfordHorror6.8139SpanishUnited States of AmericaA British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
Queen Christina1,934Rouben MamoulianRomance, History, Drama6.8132EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopular monarch Queen Christina of Sweden must choose between love and loyalty to her nation when she unexpectedly falls for a Spanish envoy.
The Devil-Doll1,936Tod BrowningHorror, Science Fiction6.8119EnglishUnited States of AmericaRespected Parisian banker Paul Lavond is framed for robbery and murder by crooked associates and sent to prison. Years later, he escapes with a friend, a scientist who was working on a method to reduce humans to a height of mere inches (all for the good of humanity, of course). Lavond, however, is consumed with hatred for those who betrayed him, and takes the scientist's methods back to Paris to exact painful revenge.
The Informer1,935John FordCrime, Drama6.8118EnglishUnited States of AmericaGypo Nolan is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. He's desperate to escape his bleak Dublin life and start over in America with his girlfriend. So when British authorities advertise a reward for information about his best friend, current IRA member Frankie, Gypo cooperates. Now Gypo can buy two tickets on a boat bound for the States, but can he escape the overwhelming guilt he feels for betraying his buddy?
Heidi1,937Allan DwanDrama, Family, Music6.8116EnglishUnited States of AmericaHeidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
Snow-White1,933Dave FleischerAnimation, Fantasy, Comedy, Music6.8114EnglishUnited States of AmericaTrouble starts when the queen's magic mirror says Betty Boop is fairest.
Twentieth Century1,934Howard HawksComedy, Romance6.8110EnglishUnited States of AmericaA temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Boys Town1,938Norman TaurogDrama6.8101EnglishUnited States of AmericaDevout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
Footlight Parade1,933Lloyd BaconComedy, Music6.899EnglishUnited States of AmericaA fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Le Million1,931René ClairComedy, Music6.885FrenchFranceDebt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Béatrice, has given away his jacket containing the winning ticket to an elderly petty thief. Soon Michel, Beatrice and Michel's artistic rival, Prosper, are hurtling through the streets of Paris on the trail of the missing jacket.
County Hospital1,932James ParrottComedy6.879EnglishUnited States of AmericaOllie is in the hospital with a broken leg. When Stan comes to visit him, total chaos ensues.
A Tale of Two Cities1,935Jack ConwayHistory, Drama, Romance, Adventure6.878EnglishUnited States of AmericaSet against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
Dishonored1,931Josef von SternbergDrama, War, Romance6.875EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.
Follow the Fleet1,936Mark SandrichComedy, Romance6.873EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Hog Wild1,930James ParrottComedy6.870EnglishUnited States of AmericaFirst, Ollie can't find his hat. Then he and Stan attempt to install a rooftop radio antenna.
Another Fine Mess1,930James ParrottComedy6.870EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo homeless vagabonds hide out in a vacant mansion and pose as the residents when prospective lessees arrive and try to rent it.
Brats1,930James ParrottComedy6.868EnglishUnited States of AmericaStanley and Oliver are trying to spend a relaxing night at home playing checkers, but the antics of their mischievous sons keep interrupting their recreation.
The Smiling Lieutenant1,931Ernst LubitschComedy, Romance6.866EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
The Merry Widow1,934Ernst LubitschComedy, Music, Romance6.865EnglishUnited States of AmericaA prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Beau Hunks1,931James W. HorneComedy6.861EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie join the French Foreign Legion after Ollie's sweetheart rejects him.
Each Dawn I Die1,939William KeighleyCrime, Drama, Thriller6.861EnglishUnited States of AmericaA corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.
The Prisoner of Shark Island1,936John FordDrama, History6.858EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
The Whole Town's Talking1,935John FordComedy, Crime6.858EnglishUnited States of AmericaOrdinary man-in-the-street Arthur Ferguson Jones leads a very straightforward life. He's never late for work and nothing interesting ever happens to him. One day everything changes: he oversleeps and is fired as an example, he's then mistaken for evil criminal killer Mannion and is arrested. The resemblance is so striking that the police give him a special pass to avoid a similar mistake. The real Mannion sees the opportunity to steal the pass and move around freely and chaos results.
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case1,930James ParrottComedy, Crime, Mystery6.858EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe boys think their days of fishing to feed themselves have come to an end, when Stan's rich uncle Ebenezer dies leaving a large estate. But they soon learn that Ebenezer was murdered and all the relatives, including Stan, are suspects.
Music Land1,935Wilfred JacksonAnimation, Music, Romance6.855EnglishUnited States of AmericaMusical instruments are the stars of a romantic fable set in the Land of Symphony and the Isle of Jazz, two islands separated by the Sea of Discord. The violin princess and the saxophone prince fall in love, but must meet secretly in order to avoid the wrath of their parents, the Symphony queen and the Jazz king. The queen finds the boy saxophone on her island, attempting to woo her daughter. She has him locked in the metronome, but the young lover manages to send a note - in fact, several musical notes on sheet music - that conveys the message that he has been imprisoned. The Isle of Jazz declares war by blasting musical notes across the sea. The only thing that can bring peace and harmony to the Sea of Discord is love.
Wild Boys of the Road1,933William A. WellmanDrama6.849EnglishUnited States of AmericaAt the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.
Show Boat1,936James WhaleMusic, Romance, Drama, Comedy6.847EnglishUnited States of AmericaDespite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.
Who Killed Cock Robin?1,935David HandFamily, Animation, Comedy, Crime6.846EnglishUnited States of AmericaA robin is shot so the woodland community holds a trial to investigate.
American Madness1,932Frank CapraDrama, Crime6.846EnglishUnited States of AmericaSocially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
Dancing Lady1,933Robert Z. LeonardComedy, Romance, Music6.840EnglishUnited States of AmericaJanie lives to dance and will dance anywhere, even stripping in a burlesque house. Tod Newton, the rich playboy, discovers her there and helps her get a job in a real Broadway musical being directed by Patch. Tod thinks he can get what he wants from Janie, Patch thinks Janie is using her charms rather than talent to get to the top, and Janie thinks Patch is the greatest. Steve, the stage manager, has the Three Stooges helping him manage all the show girls. Fred Astaire and Nelson Eddy make appearances as famous Broadway personalities.
The Prince and the Pauper1,937William KeighleyAdventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy6.840EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.
Come and Get It1,936William WylerDrama, Romance6.839EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ambitious lumberjack abandons his saloon girl lover so that he can marry into wealth, but years later becomes infatuated with the woman's daughter.
The Fixer Uppers1,935Charley RogersComedy6.839EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie are greeting card salesmen who agree to help a woman put a spark in her loveless marriage by making her husband jealous.
The Dawn Patrol1,938Edmund GouldingAction, Drama, War6.839EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
Lady Killer1,937Jean GrémillonWar, Drama, Romance6.837FrenchFranceLucien Bourrache, a good looking non-commissioned officer at the Spahis, is used to charm many women. He met Madeleine Courtois at Cannes. She is beautiful and lives in luxury. He lends her a large amount of money, which she loses gambling. Then she drops him. But Lucien is now in love, and once demobilized, he goes to Paris to find her again. But he's not so sexy without his uniform, and Madeleine and him do not belong to the same milieu.
Rembrandt1,936Alexander KordaDrama, History6.837EnglishUnited KingdomA character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.
Swing You Sinners!1,930Dave FleischerAnimation, Horror, Music6.836EnglishUnited States of AmericaBimbo is seen late at night, trying to steal a chicken. He runs away from a policeman and enters a haunted cemetery. Various ghosts and monsters tell him that he will be punished for his sin.
The Old Man of the Mountain1,933Dave FleischerAnimation6.836EnglishUnited States of AmericaBetty Boop goes to see the fearsome Old Man of the Mountain for herself; he sings the title song and a duet with Betty.
Harvest1,937Marcel PagnolDrama, Romance6.835FrenchFranceIn the 30s, a small village in the Provence is losing its inhabitants because young people prefer to go to the city to find easy jobs and escape from being farmers living in relative poverty. Only a few old people and the poacher Panturle remain. Panturle dreams of bringing the village back to life, finding a wife, founding a family and work as a farmer. One day, the village is visited by a traveling knife-grinder, Urbain Gedemus and a young woman, Arsule. Gedemus treats Arsule like a slave, but Arsule accept this because she has nowhere to go and -we guess- her 'work' with Gedemus is the last thing that saves her from being a prostitute. When she meets Panturle and knows about his dreams, she escapes from Gedemus and decides to stay with him. Together, they start a new life, made of hard farming work but mostly of happiness to have each other, fulfilling the earlier dreams of Panturle. Can anything break the happiness of their new life?
Charlie Chan in London1,934Eugene FordeCrime, Mystery6.835EnglishUnited States of AmericaCharlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.
Man's Castle1,933Frank BorzageDrama, Romance6.834EnglishUnited States of AmericaBill takes Trina into his depression camp cabin. Later, just as he finds showgirl LaRue who will support him, Trina becomes pregnant.
Charlie Chan at the Opera1,936H. Bruce HumberstoneCrime, Mystery, Thriller6.834EnglishUnited States of AmericaA dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
Woman of Tokyo1,933Yasujirō OzuDrama6.833JapaneseJapanRyoichi and Chikako, brother and sister, live together. Chikako toils during the day and, at night, prostitutes herself to fund his college tuition.
Everybody's Woman1,934Max OphülsDrama6.833ItalianItalyGaby is expelled from school after a married teacher commits suicide after telling her he can't live without her. Though she has done nothing, she is punished for his act.
Charlie Chan in Egypt1,935Louis KingMystery6.832EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation , Charlie discovers that the body of the expedition's leader concealed inside the mummy's wrappings.
A Bronx Morning1,931Jay LeydaDocumentary6.828EnglishUnited States of AmericaArrival in the Bronx is shown with a view from an elevated train as it enters the city. Then follows a montage of sights from the Bronx. Many typical neighborhood activities are shown, along with scenes from many local businesses.
The Masseurs and a Woman1,938Hiroshi ShimizuDrama6.827JapaneseJapanA pair of blind masseurs, an enigmatic city woman, a lonely man and his ill-behaved nephew—The Masseurs and a Woman is made up of crisscrossing miniature studies of love and family at a remote resort in the mountains. With delicate and surprising humor, Hiroshi Shimizu paints a timeless portrait of loneliness and the human need to connect.
Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?1,932Slatan DudowDrama6.825GermanGermanyKuhle Wampe takes place in early-1930s Berlin. The film begins with a montage of newspaper headlines describing steadily-rising unemployment figures. This is followed by scenes of a young man looking for work in the city and the family discussing the unpaid back rent. The young man, brother of the protagonist Anni, removes his wristwatch and throws himself from a window out of despair. Shortly thereafter his family is evicted from their apartment. Now homeless, the family moves into a garden colony of sorts with the name “Kuhle Wampe.”
Midnight Mary1,933William A. WellmanCrime, Drama, Romance6.824EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile on trial for her life, a young woman recalls her tough upbringing and her involvement with the men who brought her to this current state of affairs.
Picture Snatcher1,933Lloyd BaconComedy, Crime6.824EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Volga - Volga1,938Grigori AleksandrovComedy, Music6.823RussianSoviet UnionWidely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel to Moscow to perform in the Moscow Musical Olympiad.
The Paneless Window Washer1,937Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy6.822EnglishUnited States of AmericaBluto dirties all of an office building's windows himself, to drum up business for his window cleaning service. When he gets to Olive's stenographer office, about ten floors up, she says no: Popeye's going to wash her windows. And the battle with Popeye is on.
The Strange Monsieur Victor1,938Jean GrémillonCrime, Drama6.820FrenchFranceOutwardly, Monsieur Victor would appear to be the model citizen. A respectable Toulon shopkeeper, he has a devoted wife and is courteous and consi...
Thirty Day Princess1,934Marion GeringComedy, Romance6.820EnglishUnited States of AmericaA European princess arrives in New York City to secure a much-needed loan for her country. She contracts the mumps, and an actress who looks exactly like her is hired to impersonate her.
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man1,939Edward F. ClineComedy6.820EnglishUnited States of AmericaFields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade is struggling to keep a step ahead of foreclosure, and clearly not paying his performers, including Bergen and McCarthy, who try to coax money out of him, or in McCarthy's case, steal some outright.
The Man from Nowhere1,937Pierre ChenalDrama6.819FrenchItalyMathias Pascal, saddled with a stupid wife and a nagging mother-in-law, leaves home and is extremely lucky at several gambling resorts. He returns home and discovers that a drowned man, fished out of the river, bears an uncanny likeness to him and is being buried by his family as him. This, to him, is a pleasant turn of events and he goes to Rome, where he falls in love with Louise Paleari. Count Papiano, a jealous suitor of Louise's, threatens him with arrest unless he produces credentials to prove his identity.
I'll Give a Million1,935Mario CameriniComedy6.819ItalianItalyA comedy about a hobo and a millionaire who swap roles after the millionaire rescues the hobo from a suicide attempt.
The Little Giant1,933Roy Del RuthCrime, Comedy6.819EnglishUnited States of AmericaProhibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
Betty Boop, M.D.1,932Dave FleischerComedy, Animation6.818EnglishUnited States of AmericaBetty, Koko and Bimbo sell a weird concoction in their medicine show.
Flunky, Work Hard!1,931Mikio NaruseComedy, Drama6.818JapaneseJapanA short concerning an impoverished insurance salesman and his scrappy son, whose fisticuffs with the other boys of their village put his father’s livelihood in jeopardy.
Day of Freedom1,935Leni RiefenstahlDocumentary6.818GermanGermanyThe armed forces of the Third Reich, particularly the German army, are presented as an efficient system of bodies and machines at the seventh Nazi Party Rally that occurred in Nuremberg in 1935.
Hands Across the Table1,935Mitchell LeisenRomance, Comedy6.818EnglishUnited States of AmericaA manicurist and an engaged loafer, both planning to marry money, meet and fall in love.
Hard to Handle1,933Mervyn LeRoyComedy, Romance6.816EnglishUnited States of AmericaA hustling public relations man promotes a series of fads.
Liliom1,930Frank BorzageDrama6.816EnglishUnited States of AmericaA carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Heat Lightning1,934Mervyn LeRoyCrime, Drama6.816EnglishUnited States of AmericaOlga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.
Chained1,934Clarence BrownRomance, Drama6.816EnglishUnited States of AmericaRichard, a millionaire in love with his secretary, Diane, is dispirited when his wife refuses to divorce him. Concerned that Diane will now lose interest, Richard offers her an all-expense-paid cruise to Argentina so that she can think it over. While traveling, however, Diane falls in love with fellow traveler Mike. She resolves to come clean to Richard, but upon return she becomes conflicted when she finds out he was able to get divorced after all.
Rough Gang1,933Humberto MauroDrama6.815PortugueseBrazilA man kills his wife on their wedding night, after discovering she had been unfaithful. After being acquitted, he moves to the country, where he becomes part of a love triangle.
New Earth1,933Joris IvensDocumentary6.815DutchNetherlandsThe film is a documentary portraying a struggle as man tries to subdue nature. To prevent flooding and for purposes of land reclamation, the people of the Netherlands struggle and succeed in building a breaker, thereby eliminating the wild inland body of water once known as the Zuider Zee (now called Ijsselmeer).
On the Loose1,931Hal RoachComedy6.815EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.
Victor and Victoria1,933Reinhold SchünzelMusic, Comedy, Romance6.814GermanGermanyAspiring singer Susanne takes over one night for her sick friend, a small-time female impersonator, and finds unexpected fame when everyone believes that she is actually a man. While touring London, complications arise as a local womanizer catches on to her game.
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase1,939William ClemensComedy, Crime, Mystery6.814EnglishUnited States of AmericaNancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.
In the Night1,930Charles VanelDrama6.812FrenchFranceA quarry worker gets married and lives his marital bliss, until an explosion at his workplace, a mine, disfigures him...
Tassels in the Air1,938Charley ChaseComedy6.812EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are janitors in an office building. They stencil the wrong names on all the offices, causing a rich lady to mistakes Moe for famous decorator Omay. She hires the boys to redecorate her house, which they proceed to ruin. More trouble ensues when the real Omay shows up.
Gabriel Over the White House1,933Gregory La CavaDrama, Fantasy, Romance6.812EnglishUnited States of AmericaA political hack becomes President during the height of the Depression and undergoes a metamorphosis into an incorruptible statesman after a near-fatal accident.
Let Us Live1,939John BrahmCrime, Drama, Thriller6.812EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a confused eyewitness identifies New York City cabbie Brick Tennant as a killer, he is sentenced to death for a murder that he wasn't involved in. Though no one is willing to listen to the innocent prisoner's pleas for freedom, Brick's faithful fiancée, Mary, knows that her lover is innocent because she was with him when the crime was committed. As the scheduled execution draws ever nearer, Mary begins to investigate the murder herself.
The Birth of the Robot1,936Len LyeAnimation6.811EnglishUnited KingdomThis experiment was a “prestige advertisement” for Shell Motor Oil. As conventional animation became dominated by Walt Disney, many European filmmakers turned to puppets as an alternative, and Lye enlisted the help of avant-garde friends such as Humphrey Jennings and John Banting to make the amusing puppets. Exploring the still-complex color process, which involved the combination of three separate images, Lye creates such a vivid storm scene that reviewers hailed it as “proof that the color film has entered a new stage.” The music is Holst’s The Planets. - Harvard Film Archive
Shivering and Shaking1,930James ParrottComedy6.811SpanishUnited States of AmericaStreet musicians Stan and Ollie have no success earning money in the dead of winter in a bad neighborhood. Their instruments are destroyed in an argument with a woman, but their luck seems to turn when Stan finds a wallet.
Convict 991,938Marcel VarnelComedy6.811EnglishUnited KingdomA disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.
Salama Is Fine1,937Niazi MostafaComedy, Drama6.810ArabicEgyptA courier is sent to deposit a cash amount to the bank but he arrives late. He goes to a hotel to spend the night and keeps the money in the hotel safe, but he gets confused with the Prince of Kandahar and who admires him and insists on keeping this confusion to reveal his enemies.
What Price Porky1,938Robert ClampettComedy, Animation6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky tries to feed his chickens, but some ducks steal the corn he puts out, then declare war. The battle rages, with the ducks against the chickens, sometimes in wing-to-wing combat, but also aerial attacks, and Porky finally turning the tide with his machine gun improvised from a wringer washer and a bag of corn. But the ducks still get the last laugh.
Porky's Badtime Story1,937Robert ClampettAnimation, Family6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter Porky and Gabby oversleep yet again, their boss warns them that they'll be fired if they're late again...
The Kidnapping1,934Dimitri KirsanoffDrama6.810FrenchFranceHans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become her instrument of vengeance.
Swing High1,932Jack CummingsDocumentary6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaSwing High is a 1932 American Pre-Code short documentary film directed by Jack Cummings. In 1932, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Novelty). The film documents The Flying Codonas, a family of flying trapeze artists.
The Kid from Borneo1,933Robert F. McGowanComedy6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe gang goes to a circus sideshow to visit Dickie, Dorothy, and Spanky's uncle, mistakenly believing he is "The Wild Man from Borneo."
I Yam What I Yam1,933Dave FleischerFamily, Animation, Comedy6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye, Olive Oyl and Wimpy are shipwrecked on an island of hostile Indians
I Am the Law1,938Alexander HallCrime, Drama6.810EnglishUnited States of AmericaWith the aid of his former law students, a professor-turned-prosecutor battles corruption and organized crime.
Sabotage1,937Alfred HitchcockDrama, Thriller, Crime6.7357EnglishUnited KingdomKarl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
The Black Cat1,934Edgar G. UlmerHorror6.7302EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
The Old Dark House1,932James WhaleDrama, Horror, Thriller6.7293EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Son of Frankenstein1,939Rowland V. LeeHorror, Science Fiction6.7271EnglishUnited States of AmericaOne of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Ferdinand the Bull1,938Dick RickardAnimation, Comedy, Family6.7207EnglishUnited States of AmericaThis Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
The Life of Emile Zola1,937William DieterleDrama, History6.7150EnglishUnited States of AmericaA fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
Earth1,930Oleksandr DovzhenkoDrama6.7149UkrainianSoviet UnionThe film tells about the creation of the first collective farm communes and class enmity. Vasyl, a member of the Komsomol, with the help of a local party organization, gets a tractor and plows private boundaries "on kulak fields." However, this enthusiasm will cost him dearly.
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor1,936Dave FleischerAnimation, Adventure, Comedy, Family6.7145EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter wrecking Popeye's ship and stealing away Olive Oyl, hero of Arabic legend Sindbad decides to test him and his ever-resilient new rival's strength in order to prove their supremacy as the "most remarkable, extraordinary fella" of Sindbad's menagerie island.
Topper1,937Norman Z. McLeodComedy, Fantasy, Romance6.7135EnglishUnited States of AmericaMadcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
The Big Trail1,930Raoul WalshDrama, Western6.7126EnglishUnited States of AmericaYoung scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.
Dinner at Eight1,933George CukorComedy, Drama6.7122EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
The Little Princess1,939Walter LangFamily, Drama, Comedy6.7122EnglishUnited States of AmericaA little girl goes in search of her father who is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War.
Hawaiian Holiday1,937Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy6.7100EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto experience all that Hawaii has to offer. Donald tries hula dancing, Pluto explores the beach and Goofy takes up surfing!
On Ice1,935Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Comedy6.797EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey shows off his ice-skating skills to Minnie; Goofy does some unconventional ice fishing; Donald straps skates to Pluto and laughs at his attempts to skate. Donald gets strapped to a kite and is about to be swept over a waterfall when Mickey pulls off an heroic rescue.
Night Nurse1,931William A. WellmanCrime, Drama, Comedy6.786EnglishUnited States of AmericaLora Hart manages to land a job in a hospital as a trainee nurse. Upon completion of her training she goes to work as a night nurse for two small children who seem to be very sick, though something much more sinister is going on.
I Love to Singa1,936Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy, Music6.783EnglishUnited States of AmericaI Love to Singa depicts the story of a young owl who wants to sing jazz, instead of the classical music that his German parents wish him to perform. The plot is a lighthearted tribute to Al Jolson's film The Jazz Singer.
Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty1,938Leni RiefenstahlDocumentary6.778GermanGermanyPart two of Leni Riefenstahl's monumental examination of the 1938 Olympic Games, the cameras leave the main stadium and venture into the many halls and fields deployed for such sports as fencing, polo, cycling, and the modern pentathlon, which was won by American Glenn Morris.
Angel1,937Ernst LubitschRomance, Drama, Comedy6.775EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile vacationing without her busy British diplomat husband, a married woman falls for another man.
Building a Building1,933David HandAnimation, Comedy6.773EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey's a shovel operator and laborer at a construction site; Minnie is delivering box lunches; Pete is the foreman. Mickey pays more attention to...
Pack Up Your Troubles1,932Ray McCareyComedy, War6.769EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle. After the war is over, Stan and Ollie venture to New York City, where they begin a quest to reunite Eddie's little daughter with her rightful family. The task proves both monumental and problematic as the boys discover just how many people in New York have the last name Smith.
Osaka Elegy1,936Kenji MizoguchiDrama6.767JapaneseJapanAyako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzlement.
The Devil's Brother1,933Hal RoachComedy, Music6.765EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.
Modern Inventions1,937Jack KingAnimation, Comedy, Science Fiction6.763EnglishUnited States of AmericaDonald Duck goes to a museum of modern inventions. After getting in without paying, he meets a robot butler who takes Donald's hat every time he sees him. Donald is very annoyed by this and magically fixes himself a new hat every time this happens and strolls on. Ignoring the sign not to touch it, Donald starts playing with a wrapping machine and ends up being wrapped himself. He also encounters and tries out a robot nursemaid and a fully automatic barber chair. They both don't do him much good.
The Count of Monte Cristo1,934Rowland V. LeeDrama, Adventure6.760EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter greedy men have Edmound Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to revenge himself on them.
Little Lord Fauntleroy1,936John CromwellDrama, Family6.759EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.
The Hurricane1,937John FordAction, Adventure, Drama, Romance6.750EnglishUnited States of AmericaA Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
The Miracle Woman1,931Frank CapraDrama6.750EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter an unappreciated minister dies, his daughter loses her faith in God, prompting her to open a phony temple with a con man. Can the love of a blind former aviator restore her faith and happiness?
The Ugly Duckling1,931Wilfred JacksonAnimation, Family, Fantasy6.749EnglishUnited States of AmericaA black duckling is rejected by its mother, a hen, but manages to prove his worth when a tornado threatens the hen's chicks.
Twice Two1,933James ParrottComedy6.749EnglishUnited States of AmericaA year prior to the first scene, Stan married Ollie's sister, and Ollie married Stan's sister in a double wedding. They all live together and Stan and Ollie work in the same office.
Our Daily Bread1,934King VidorDrama, Romance6.745EnglishUnited States of AmericaJohn and Mary Sims are city-dwellers hit hard by the financial fist of The Depression. Driven by bravery (and sheer desperation) they flee to the country and, with the help of other workers, set up a farming community - a socialist mini-society. The newborn community suffers many hardships - drought, vicious raccoons and the long arm of the law - but ultimately pull together to reach a bread-based Utopia.
Tokyo Chorus1,931Yasujirō OzuComedy, Drama6.745JapaneseJapanIn Depression-era Tokyo, a young man struggles to provide for his family after he is fired from his job.
Be Big!1,931James W. HorneComedy6.742EnglishUnited States of AmericaStan and Ollie are on their way to Atlantic City with their wives, when Ollie gets a phone call from a lodge buddy telling him that a stag party is taking place that night in their honor. Ollie pretends to be sick and sends the wives on ahead, promising that he and Stan will meet them in the morning. The pair dress in their lodge gear, but their wives return having missed their train. With no obvious escape route, Stan and Ollie take to a bed in fear and in response to Stan's plea of "What'll I do?", Ollie replies "Be big!".
Disorder in the Court1,936Jack WhiteComedy6.741EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges are key witnesses at a murder trial. Their friend Gail Tempest, who dances at the Black Bottom cafe where the Stooges are musicians, is accused of killing Kirk Robin.
What Price Hollywood?1,932George CukorDrama6.739EnglishUnited States of AmericaSassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
Street Scene1,931King VidorDrama, Romance6.738EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
The End of the Day1,939Julien DuvivierDrama6.735FrenchFranceAged penniless actors are living in a old people's home. They always talk about their past glory or failures. One day Raphael Saint-Clair comes; he has been a famous actor and had a lot of love affairs. Passions come back, and jealousies... A bitter film about aging, failure and the entertainment.
Alexander's Ragtime Band1,938Henry KingMusic, Drama, Romance6.730EnglishUnited States of AmericaClassical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island1,939Norman FosterMystery, Thriller6.729EnglishUnited States of AmericaCharlie Chan's investigation of a blackmail-induced suicide as a case of murder leads him into a world of magick and mysticism peopled with a stage magician, a phoney spiritualist, and a for-real mind reader.
The Dawn Patrol1,930Howard HawksWar, Drama, Action6.728EnglishUnited States of AmericaWorld War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Bright Eyes1,934David ButlerDrama, Family, Music6.728EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn orphaned girl is taken in by a snobbish family at the insistence of their rich, crotchety uncle, even as her devoted aviator godfather fights for custody.
The Dognapper1,934David HandAnimation6.726EnglishUnited States of AmericaMickey and an early version of Donald Duck are police officers chasing dognapper Pegleg Pete. Despite their bumbling, they manage to repeatedly get the drop on Pete at his sawmill hideout, though they ultimately make a shambles of the place.
Dragnet Girl1,933Yasujirō OzuRomance, Drama, Crime6.726JapaneseJapanA gangster tries to find redemption with the inadvertent help of an innocent shop girl and his jealous girlfriend will do anything to keep him.
Stowaway1,936William A. SeiterMusic, Adventure, Family6.726EnglishUnited States of AmericaChin-Ching gets lost in Shanghai and is befriended by American playboy Tommy Randall. She falls asleep in his car which winds up on a ship headed for America. Susan Parker, also on the ship, marries Randall to give Chin-Ching a family.
Charlie Chan at the Olympics1,937H. Bruce HumberstoneMystery, Crime, Thriller6.725EnglishUnited States of AmericaGet ready for a Gold Medal murder mystery! This "tense, thrilling mystery" ('California Congress of Parents and Teachers') pits Charlie Chan against international spies who are using the Berlin Olympic games as the perfect cover...for cold-blooded murder!
Mr. Moto in Danger Island1,939Herbert I. LeedsCrime, Mystery, Thriller, Action6.722EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn Puerto Rico to investigate a glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto and his sidekick, a wrestler, find themselves involved in murders by thrown daggers, the frame-up of an overstressed Army colonel, and a pirate gang led by an unknown boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm1,938Allan DwanDrama, Family, Music6.722EnglishUnited States of AmericaRebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But neighbor Anthony Kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast.
A Dream Walking1,934Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy6.721EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye and Bluto each wants to save Olive as she sleepwalks onto a construction site. But most of their efforts go into preventing each other from being the hero.
The Bride Wore Red1,937Dorothy ArznerRomance, Comedy, Drama6.721EnglishUnited States of AmericaA poor singer in a bar masquerades as a rich society woman thanks to a rich benefactor.
Captain January1,936David ButlerComedy, Family6.721EnglishUnited States of AmericaA little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school but she's rescued by relatives.
Now and Forever1,934Henry HathawayDrama6.720EnglishUnited States of AmericaFreewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.
The Shopworn Angel1,938H. C. PotterRomance, Drama, War6.719EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring WWI Bill Pettigrew, a naive young Texan soldier is sent to New York for basic training. He meets worldly wise actress Daisy Heath when her car nearly runs him over.
Penthouse1,933W.S. Van DykeCrime, Mystery6.719EnglishUnited States of AmericaGertie Waxted knows how notorious gangster Jim Crelliman runs his rackets, because she's long been under the hoodlum's thumb. She's secretly helping lawyer Jackson Durant in a snoop job aimed at pinning a murder on the thug. Her life will be in peril when that secret gets out.
Let's Make a Dream1,936Sacha GuitryComedy, Romance6.718FrenchFranceA husband who has just cheated on his wife returns home in the early morning, puzzled. He finds there, without knowing it, the lover of his wife, to whom he confesses his infidelity.
The Little Match Girl1,937Arthur DavisAnimation, Family6.717EnglishUnited States of AmericaA small girl makes her living selling matches on the streets of New York. It's winter, and the hustling crowds at best ignore her, and some are outright rude. She takes shelter and, to try to stave off the cold a bit, lights a match. It gets blown out; this happens again, then on the third try, she falls into a dream. In this dream, cherubs attend her, she gets a new doll, then a new dress. The cherubs put her on a throne. Then a storm comes, and she goes toward a candle. That candle goes out, and we see that back in the real world, so did her match and her life. An angel comes along and takes her soul.
Ten Cents a Dance1,931Lionel BarrymoreDrama, Romance6.717EnglishUnited States of AmericaA taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.
Betty in Blunderland1,934Dave FleischerAnimation, Fantasy, Family, Comedy6.716EnglishUnited States of AmericaBetty falls asleep doing a jigsaw puzzle and finds herself through the looking glass into a modern, urban wonderland. The shrinking potion comes from a "Shrinkola" dispenser. When most of the characters assemble, Betty sings "How Do You Do" to them. But the jabberwock steals Betty away.
The Star Witness1,931William A. WellmanCrime, Drama6.716EnglishUnited States of AmericaA tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an innocent family, have clammed up in fear of reprisals.
Night World1,932Hobart HenleyDrama6.715EnglishUnited States of America"Happy" MacDonald and his unfaithful wife own a Prohibition era night club. On this eventful night, he is threatened by bootleggers, and the club's star dancer falls in love with a young socialite who drinks to forget a personal tragedy, among other incidents.
The White Disease1,937Hugo HaasDrama, Science Fiction6.714CzechCzechoslovakiaIn a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destructive form of leprosy has spread. It is called morbus Tshengi, or popularly „white disease“. The only one who has developed an effective cure for it is a physician of the poor named Galén. But he refuses to reveal the secret of his cure as long as the powerful destroy human lives through wars.
Prisoner 131,933Fernando de FuentesDrama6.714SpanishMexicoColonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannered young man. Having been promoted to a higher rank of power amidst the Mexican Revolution, the indulgent and corrupt Colonel accepts a bribe to free a revolutionary, Felipe Martinez, from his prison. Martinez has been sentenced to execution at the hands of a firing squad. Carrasco asks to have the revolutionary replaced by absolutely anyone. In a twist of fate, that anyone turns out to be his own long lost son Juan. Upon receiving this news, Marta races to the prison and explains the predicament to Carrasco. He subsequently desperately attempts to prevent the gunning down of his son by his very own government officials.
To Spring1,936William HannaAnimation, Family6.713EnglishUnited States of AmericaGnomes greet the coming of spring by manufacturing various bright colours.
Little Swee'pea1,936Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy6.713EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye takes Swee'pea to the zoo and spends most of his time rescuing the tot from the various animals.
Ants in the Pantry1,936Jack WhiteComedy6.713EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges are pest exterminators who drum up business by planting vermin in a ritzy mansion where a party is going on. They are hired, but must pose as guests to work unobserved. They ruin a piano and generally make a mess of the party, but the hostess passes them off as vaudeville comedians and they are invited to join the guests on a fox hunt.
Wholly Smoke1,938Frank TashlinAnimation, Comedy6.712EnglishUnited States of AmericaA neighborhood bully convinces Porky to take a puff from his cigar, causing Porky to hallucinate a smoke-man named Nick O. Teen, along with a musical number done by cigars, cigarettes and pipes in the likeness of the 3 Stooges, etc.
Blow Me Down!1,933Dave FleischerAnimation, Comedy, Western6.712EnglishUnited States of AmericaPopeye sails into Mexico, where Olive is a dancer and Bluto is a bandit.
The Life and Loves of Beethoven1,937Abel GanceDrama, Music, History, Romance6.711FrenchFranceLyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
The Cat Came Back1,936Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy, Family6.711EnglishUnited States of AmericaMama cat is teaching her kittens to catch mice. Meanwhile, across the basement, mama mouse is teaching her little ones how to avoid cats.
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