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Movies of the 1940s

Top 500 films from the 1940s (out of 2,472 in catalog), ranked by TMDB rating.

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Dark Shadows1,944Paul BurnfordCrime, Drama9.116EnglishUnited States of AmericaA police psychiatrist is enlisted to catch a killer.
The Courtyard of the Ballads1,942Francisco RibeiroMusic, Comedy, Family8.642PortuguesePortugalA portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.
It's a Wonderful Life1,946Frank CapraDrama, Family, Fantasy8.34,787EnglishUnited States of AmericaGeorge Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
The Great Dictator1,940Charlie ChaplinComedy, War8.33,621EnglishUnited States of AmericaDictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Bicycle Thieves1,948Vittorio De SicaDrama8.22,602ItalianItalyUnemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
Los tres huastecos1,948Ismael RodríguezComedy, Drama8.2109SpanishMexicoThis is the story of three brothers - a priest, a soldier, and an outlaw - that are raised separately by their godfathers once their mother dies. They cross their paths again when the soldier and the priest move into two towns near the town the outlaw lives in. The drama will unfold once the three brothers meet each other.
Casablanca1,943Michael CurtizDrama, Romance8.15,914EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Double Indemnity1,944Billy WilderCrime, Thriller8.11,982EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
The Shop Around the Corner1,940Ernst LubitschComedy, Drama, Romance8.1815EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
Children of Paradise1,945Marcel CarnéDrama, Romance8.1445FrenchFranceIn a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
You’re Missing the Point1,940Juan Bustillo OroComedy8.199SpanishMexicoCantinflas, the boyfriend of the servant of a rich industrial man, gets into the house in order to kill a mad dog. Suddenly this man appears so the servant tells him that Cantinflas is his wife's brother (Leonardo), who had been lost for years. The rich man then remembers that his father in law's testament could only be paid when all brothers get together, so treats Cantinflas, a real bum, as a king.
Citizen Kane1,941Orson WellesMystery, Drama85,930EnglishUnited States of AmericaNewspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre1,948John HustonAdventure, Drama, Western81,307EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
Rome, Open City1,945Roberto RosselliniDrama, War8959ItalianItalyDuring the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.
The Red Shoes1,948Michael PowellDrama, Romance8727EnglishUnited KingdomA fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Late Spring1,949Yasujirō OzuDrama8460JapaneseJapanNoriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life. When Noriko resists Masa's matchmaking, Shukichi is forced to deceive his daughter and sacrifice his own happiness to do what he believes is right.
Day of Wrath1,943Carl Theodor DreyerDrama, History8246DanishDenmarkIn a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.
¡A volar, joven!1,947Miguel M. DelgadoComedy8120SpanishMexicoCantinflas is a private in the military, who doesn't know anything about discipline or following rules. He only wants to think about his girlfriend, the maid in an opulent hacienda. The owner of the hacienda has an ugly and shy daughter, who is in love with Cantinflas. The problems arrive when the family arranges a wedding between the ugly girl and Cantinflas, who in order to avoid the commitment gets himself arrested. During his punishment, Cantinflas learns to fly with a silly and poorly trained flight instructor.
We the Poor1,948Ismael RodríguezDrama8108SpanishMexicoCarpenter Pepe El Toro lives peacefully with his daughter Chachita in an impoverished Mexico City neighborhood. He pursues a romance with the pretty Celia, but tragedy comes knocking on his door when he is falsely accused of having perpetrated a felony.
The Three Garcías1,947Ismael RodríguezComedy, Romance877SpanishMexicoRuled by a tough grandma, the Garcías are three charro cousins who fall in love with young American-born Lupita and fight for her love until grandma quiets them.
Rope1,948Alfred HitchcockThriller, Crime, Drama7.92,949EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
The Third Man1,949Carol ReedThriller, Mystery7.92,046EnglishUnited KingdomIn postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
Rebecca1,940Alfred HitchcockMystery, Romance, Thriller7.91,930EnglishUnited States of AmericaStory of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Angelitos Negros1,948Joselito RodríguezDrama7.951SpanishMexicoStarring Mexican star Pedro Infante, "Black Angels" is about a couple formed by a beautiful woman and a singer, both white, who are parents of a black girl. The woman blames him, but the girl will suffer the racist treatment from her own mother. Mexican version of the famous novel by Fannie Hurst "Imitation of Life"
La Mujer Que Yo Perdí1,949Roberto RodríguezCrime7.914SpanishMexicoA political revolutionary fights against injustice, his adoring wife by his side. But only in her death does he realize the depth of her love for him and their country. A dramatic romance from the 23 film library of the most iconic classic Mexican film and recording star, Pedro Infante.
The Grapes of Wrath1,940John FordDrama7.81,077EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.
To Be or Not to Be1,942Ernst LubitschComedy, War, Romance7.8809EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
The Best Years of Our Lives1,946William WylerDrama, Romance7.8717EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
A Matter of Life and Death1,946Emeric PressburgerRomance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy7.8457EnglishUnited KingdomA British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
Letter from an Unknown Woman1,948Max OphülsDrama, Romance7.8331EnglishUnited States of AmericaA pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.
Shoeshine1,946Vittorio De SicaDrama7.8267ItalianItalyTwo shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.
The Unknown Policeman1,941Miguel M. DelgadoComedy, Crime, Drama7.868SpanishMexicoA gang of thieves has jeopardized the city and even the police, whose chief urges their forces to captured the band within 48 hours. Meanwhile, band members meet in a cafe run by a widow and her daughter and her suitor, Cantinflas, who maintains a scuffle with the robbers running all at the station. Since then, Cantinflas become a member of the police force for special missions.
Enamorada1,946Emilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War7.858SpanishMexicoIn Mexican Revolution times, a guerrilla general and his troops take the conservative town of Cholula, near by Mexico City. As the revolutionaries mistreat the town's riches, General Reyes falls for beautiful and wild Beatriz Peñafiel, the daughter of one of the town's richest men.
The Tyrannical Father1,941António Lopes RibeiroFamily, Comedy, Romance7.836PortuguesePortugalWhile rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.
Linnaisten vihreä kamari1,945Valentin VaalaDrama, Mystery, Horror7.810FinnishFinlandA nobleman in 1830's Finland has to contend with stuck-up relatives, his daughters' suitors, dark secrets from his family's past, mistaken identities and a haunted wing of his mansion.
The Maltese Falcon1,941John HustonMystery, Crime, Thriller7.71,839EnglishUnited States of AmericaA private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Notorious1,946Alfred HitchcockThriller, Romance, Mystery7.71,714EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Brief Encounter1,945David LeanDrama, Romance7.7691EnglishUnited KingdomReturning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Out of the Past1,947Jacques TourneurCrime, Thriller7.7632EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
White Heat1,949Raoul WalshCrime, Drama, Thriller7.7525EnglishUnited States of AmericaA psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.
Monsieur Verdoux1,947Charlie ChaplinComedy, Crime, Drama7.7462EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
The Ox-Bow Incident1,943William A. WellmanWestern, Drama7.7421EnglishUnited States of AmericaA posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
The Heiress1,949William WylerDrama, Romance, History7.7271EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
La Terra Trema1,949Luchino ViscontiDrama7.7172ItalianItalyIn rural Sicily, the fishermen live at the mercy of the greedy wholesalers. One family risks everything to buy their own boat and operate independently.
Soy un prófugo1,946Miguel M. DelgadoComedy7.792SpanishMexicoA janitor in a large bank is accused of pulling of a major heist. He is forced to become a fugitive while hunting for the real culprits.
The Black Sheep1,949Ismael RodríguezDrama7.770SpanishMexicoThe Trevino family tries to overcome the irresponsible behavior of Don Cruz, an erratic father with numerous defects that contrast with his son Silvano, a young kid man that is incapable of passing judgment on his own father.
The Devil and Miss Jones1,941Sam WoodComedy, Romance7.762EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the employees' anger is directed at him, who they hang in effigy outside the store despite not knowing what he looks like. Merrick, not happy at what he sees going on, decides to mete out the rabble-rousers. So he goes undercover as a sales clerk in the shoe department.
Nazi Concentration Camps1,945George StevensDocumentary, History, War7.760EnglishUnited States of AmericaProduced and presented as evidence at the Nuremberg war crimes trial of Hermann Göring and twenty other Nazi leaders, this film consists primarily of dead and surviving prisoners and of facilities used to kill and torture during the World War II.
El circo1,943Miguel M. DelgadoComedy7.750SpanishMexicoA cobbler gets a job in a Circus as a janitor, recommended by the beautiful girl rider of the show. But later, he gets in trouble when he involves in dangerous acts, such as the trapeze. Obviously, our friend will risk his life by the love of his new girlfriend.
Difficult Years1,948Luigi ZampaDrama7.724ItalianItalyAldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum1,940Lynn ShoresCrime, Mystery, Thriller7.720EnglishUnited States of AmericaA wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
People of the Mountains1,942István SzőtsDrama7.712HungarianHungaryA simple, religious Hungarian woodcutter lives with his wife and boy child with a small community of squatters among the peaceful mountains of Transylvania until a lumber company claims their land and forces them all to become company workers or else leave the land. This 1942 Hungarian film takes a detailed and unflinching look at the hardships of mountain living, and the realistic approach proved influential to the Neorealist movement in Italian cinema. Hungarian master director Istvan Szots won the Biennale Cup at the Venice Film Festival for his auspicious debut, but the film was banned by the Nazis as "too Catholic" and not publicly exhibited until after World War II.
Jesus of Nazareth1,942José Díaz MoralesHistory, Drama7.710SpanishMexicoThe biblical story of The Messiah from his baptism through his crucifixion.
The Big Sleep1,946Howard HawksMystery, Crime, Thriller7.61,130EnglishUnited States of AmericaPrivate Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Arsenic and Old Lace1,944Frank CapraComedy, Crime7.61,016EnglishUnited States of AmericaMortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
The Philadelphia Story1,940George CukorComedy, Romance7.6952EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
Laura1,944Otto PremingerDrama, Mystery7.6882EnglishUnited States of AmericaA police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
The Lost Weekend1,945Billy WilderDrama7.6651EnglishUnited States of AmericaLongtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.
Kind Hearts and Coronets1,949Robert HamerComedy, Crime7.6591EnglishUnited KingdomWhen his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the family refuses to let her be buried in the family mausoleum, Louis avenges his mother's death by attempting to murder every family member who stands between himself and the family fortune. But when he finds himself torn between his longtime love and the widow of one of his victims, his plans go awry.
Mildred Pierce1,945Michael CurtizCrime, Drama7.6436EnglishUnited States of AmericaA hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Meshes of the Afternoon1,943Maya DerenMystery, Fantasy7.6429EnglishUnited States of AmericaA woman returning home falls asleep and has vivid dreams that may or may not be happening in reality. Through repetitive images and complete mismatching of the objective view of time and space, her dark inner desires play out on-screen.
Scarlet Street1,945Fritz LangDrama, Crime7.6425EnglishUnited States of AmericaCashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March. Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny, a two-bit crook. When Kitty and Johnny find out that art dealers are interested in Chris's work, they con him into letting Kitty take credit for the paintings. Cross allows it because he is in love with Kitty, but his love will only let her get away with so much.
Germany, Year Zero1,948Roberto RosselliniDrama7.6415ItalianFranceIn the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Drunken Angel1,948Akira KurosawaDrama7.6301JapaneseJapanIn postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.
Oliver Twist1,948David LeanDrama, Adventure, Crime, Comedy7.6250EnglishUnited KingdomWhen 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
The Cat Concerto1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy, Music7.6169EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom Cat is a concert pianist who plays beautifully until he is interrupted by Jerry Mouse.
The Children Are Watching Us1,943Vittorio De SicaDrama7.688ItalianItalyIn his first collaboration with renowned screenwriter and longtime partner Cesare Zavattini, Vittorio De Sica examines the cataclysmic consequences of adult folly on an innocent child. Heralding the pair’s subsequent work on some of the masterpieces of Italian neorealism, The Children Are Watching Us is a vivid, deeply humane portrait of a family’s disintegration.
You the Rich1,948Ismael RodríguezDrama, Comedy7.658SpanishMexicoPepe el Toro is married to Celia la Chorreada and they have two children.
Aniki-Bóbó1,942Manoel de OliveiraDrama, Family7.646PortuguesePortugalTwo schoolboys, Carlitos and Eduardo, fight for the affection of a girl, Teresinha.
Puttin' on the Dog1,944Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.644EnglishUnited States of AmericaJerry runs into a dog pound (and right on top of a napping Spike) to escape a rather mangy-looking Tom. To avoid being ripped to shreds, Tom borrow...
Rebel Rabbit1,949Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy7.624EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe signs indicate current bounty prices: $50 for a fox, $75 for a bear, only 2 cents for a rabbit. Bugs is insulted.
Another Part of the Forest1,948Michael GordonDrama, Romance7.611EnglishUnited States of AmericaThis 'prequel' to The Little Foxes tells how the ruthless members of the old-South Hubbard family got that way.
Shadow of a Doubt1,943Alfred HitchcockThriller, Mystery7.51,119EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
Beauty and the Beast1,946Jean CocteauDrama, Fantasy, Romance7.5653FrenchFranceThe story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.
Gilda1,946Charles VidorRomance, Drama, Thriller7.5634EnglishUnited States of AmericaA gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.
Key Largo1,948John HustonCrime, Thriller7.5573EnglishUnited States of AmericaA hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his widowed daughter-in-law Nora, and ex-GI Frank McCloud.
To Have and Have Not1,945Howard HawksAdventure, Romance, War7.5565EnglishUnited States of AmericaA Martinique charter boat skipper gets mixed up with the underground French resistance operatives during WWII.
Gaslight1,944George CukorThriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime7.5553EnglishUnited States of AmericaA newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.
Black Narcissus1,947Emeric PressburgerDrama7.5536EnglishUnited KingdomA group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir1,947Joseph L. MankiewiczRomance, Fantasy, Drama7.5344EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
Stray Dog1,949Akira KurosawaCrime, Drama, Thriller7.5342JapaneseJapanA bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Paisan1,946Roberto RosselliniDrama, War7.5342ItalianItalySix stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Le Corbeau1,943Henri-Georges ClouzotMystery, Drama, Thriller7.5308FrenchFranceRemy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
Ossessione1,944Luchino ViscontiCrime, Drama, Romance7.5265ItalianItalyGino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp1,943Emeric PressburgerWar, Drama, Romance, Comedy7.5264EnglishUnited KingdomGeneral Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.
Bitter Rice1,949Giuseppe De SantisDrama, Crime7.5224ItalianItalyFrancesca and Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy, and, in an effort to avoid the police, Francesca joins a group of women rice workers. She meets the voluptuous peasant rice worker, Silvana, and the soon-to-be-discharged soldier, Marco. Walter follows her to the rice fields, and the four characters become involved in a complex plot involving robbery, love, and murder.
Jenny Lamour1,947Henri-Georges ClouzotDrama, Mystery, Thriller7.5191FrenchFranceParis, France, December 1946. Jenny Lamour, an ambitious cabaret singer, and Maurice, her extremely jealous pianist husband, become involved in the thorough investigation of the murder of a shady businessman, led by Antoine, a peculiar and methodical police inspector.
The Little Foxes1,941William WylerDrama, Romance, History7.5187EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
Waterloo Bridge1,940Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Romance7.5173EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he was at the beginning of World War I and the young ballerina he met just before he left for the front.
Le Silence de la mer1,949Jean-Pierre MelvilleDrama, War7.5139FrenchFranceIn a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn1,945Elia KazanDrama7.5104EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
Blood of the Beasts1,949Georges FranjuDocumentary7.580FrenchFranceAn early example of ultra-realism, this movie contrasts the quiet, bucolic life in the outskirts of Paris with the harsh, gory conditions inside the nearby slaughterhouses. Describes the fate of the animals and that of the workers in graphic detail.
Cantinflas Ruletero1,940Fernando A. RiveroComedy7.562SpanishMexicoCantinflas Ruletero is one of his most famous short films, where the great comedian acts as a taxi driver, making his passengers work without taking them to their destination.
Scaredy Cat1,948Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy7.559EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig and Sylvester the Cat spend the night in an old dark house, whose horrors only Sylvester sees.
You Ought to Be in Pictures1,940Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.558EnglishUnited States of AmericaDaffy Duck convinces Porky Pig to quit the cartoon biz and try his luck in the features. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to enter the studio.
The Bowling Alley-Cat1,942Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.556EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom and Jerry are in a bowling alley. Both spend a lot of time sliding on the well-polished lanes. Eventually, Jerry takes up residence among the pins and Tom tries to bowl him down.
The Bodyguard1,944William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.552EnglishUnited States of AmericaSpike the bulldog, grateful to Jerry for getting him out of the dogcatcher's van, offers to help the little mouse any time he whistles. Tom, Jerry's feline tormentor, seeks to overcome this new disadvantage.
Trap Happy1,946William HannaComedy, Animation7.540EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom calls the exterminators, but they send a cat, who despite his various tools, doesn't fare much better than Tom usually does.
El Supersabio1,948Miguel M. DelgadoComedy, Mystery, Science Fiction7.532SpanishMexicoCantinflas is the apprentice of a renowned scientist, Prof. Arquimides Monteagudo (Carlos Martinez Baena). But Cantinflas has the soul of a poet rather than a serious researcher, and he wants to find the formula that achieves the immortality of the roses. Nevertheless, after the death of Prof. Monteagudo, Cantinflas will be chased by a ferocious corporative group, who wants to steal the secret formula of a cheaper fuel named "carburex", because they think that our friend is the only person who knows the composition
The Three Musketeers1,942Miguel M. DelgadoAdventure, Comedy7.527SpanishMexicoCantinflas and three friends return a stolen necklace to an actress who invites them to be extras at Clasa studios. While on the set, he falls asleep and dreams that he is d'Artagnan, fighting on behalf of Queen Anne.
El Mago1,949Miguel M. DelgadoComedy7.526SpanishMexicoA slapstick fantasy of the amorous adventures of a magician a la Cantinflas.
Mouse Wreckers1,949Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy7.524EnglishUnited States of AmericaMice Hubie and Bertie drive Claude the cat insane through an escalating series of head games.
Stage Door Cartoon1,944Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.519EnglishUnited States of AmericaThat wascawwy wabbit is chased into a theatre by Elmer Fudd, and ends up having to perform to save himself, as well as convince Elmer to act himself. The vaudeville industry was never this wacky!
Not Guilty1,947Henri DecoinCrime, Drama7.513FrenchFranceAn alcoholic doctor accidentally kills someone and manages to make the death look like an accident. The episode triggers a sense of confidence and he resolves to correct the miseries of his life.
The Station Master1,941Jan SvitákComedy7.513CzechCzechoslovakiaVlasta Burian, as a stowaway, disrupts the disciplined operation of a railway station. Mr. Ťopka gives the impression of a gentleman, somewhat Chap...
Who Done It?1,949Edward BerndsComedy7.511EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are private detectives looking for a missing millionaire. They wander around the millionaire's spooky mansion confronting various crooks and a dangerous dame. The stooges vanquish the crooks (Shemp uses his "trusty shovel") and find the missing man.
An Ache in Every Stake1,941Del LordComedy7.510EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe stooges are icemen who, while delivering ice to a house on the top of a high hill, destroy several cakes that a wealthy man is trying to bring home. When their antics cause the servants at their customer's house to quit, the boys are hired to take their place and prepare a dinner party. What they don't know is that the party is for the man whose cakes they wrecked. When Moe's gas filled cake explodes and the man realizes who they are, they must leave in a hurry.
Spellbound1,945Alfred HitchcockThriller, Mystery, Romance7.4953EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
His Girl Friday1,940Howard HawksComedy, Romance7.4911EnglishUnited States of AmericaWalter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
Miracle on 34th Street1,947George SeatonComedy, Drama, Family7.4822EnglishUnited States of AmericaKris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Sullivan's Travels1,941Preston SturgesComedy, Romance, Adventure7.4501EnglishUnited States of AmericaSuccessful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
My Darling Clementine1,946John FordWestern, Drama, Romance7.4470EnglishUnited States of AmericaThree brothers stop off for a night in the town of Tombstone. The next morning they find one of their brothers dead and their cattle stolen. They decide to take revenge on the culprits.
Lifeboat1,944Alfred HitchcockWar, Drama7.4468EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
The Killers1,946Robert SiodmakCrime, Mystery, Thriller7.4423EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.
The Woman in the Window1,944Fritz LangCrime, Drama, Thriller7.4378EnglishUnited States of AmericaA seductive woman gets an innocent professor mixed up in murder.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow1,949Jack KinneyFamily, Animation, Horror, Comedy7.4293EnglishUnited States of AmericaWashington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman is brought to life, narrated by Bing Crosby.
Hamlet1,948Laurence OlivierDrama7.4282EnglishUnited KingdomWinner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Leave Her to Heaven1,945John M. StahlDrama, Thriller, Romance7.4272EnglishUnited States of AmericaA socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.
Ball of Fire1,941Howard HawksComedy, Romance, Crime7.4235EnglishUnited States of AmericaA group of academics have spent years shut up in a house working on the definitive encyclopedia. When one of them discovers that his entry on slang is hopelessly outdated, he ventures into the wide world to learn about the evolving language. Here he meets Sugarpuss O’Shea, a nightclub singer, who’s on top of all the slang—and, it just so happens, needs a place to stay.
Little Women1,949Mervyn LeRoyRomance, Drama, Family7.4226EnglishUnited States of AmericaFour sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Now, Voyager1,942Irving RapperRomance, Drama7.4224EnglishUnited States of AmericaA woman suffers a nervous breakdown and an oppressive mother before being freed by the love of a man she meets on a cruise.
The Pride of the Yankees1,942Sam WoodDrama, Family7.4134EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.
The Night Before Christmas1,941Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy, Family7.491EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
Panic1,947Julien DuvivierDrama, Crime, Thriller7.488FrenchFranceProud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town and discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to suspect the worst of him.
The Midnight Snack1,941William HannaComedy, Animation7.465EnglishUnited States of AmericaJerry takes a midnight snack from the fridge unaware that Tom is watching him.
One Day with the Devil1,945Miguel M. DelgadoComedy7.463SpanishMexicoCantinflas, on a drunken night, becomes Army soldier. Soon, he meets the Devil who tries to make it an evil being.
Heavenly Puss1,949William HannaAnimation, Comedy, Drama7.459EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring yet another pursuit of Jerry, Tom ends up being killed when an upright piano slides down the stairs and slams into him. He meets a feline St. Peter at the gate of the Heavenly Express, but is initially turned away due to his constant torture. However, he will be allowed onto the train if he can have Jerry sign a letter of forgiveness within one hour. If not, it's Hell for Tom. Will he go up or down?
Cat Fishin'1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.458EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom is a feline fisherman, Jerry is his live bait, and Spike is the bulldog guarding the lake.
Mouse in Manhattan1,945William HannaAnimation, Comedy, Family7.451EnglishUnited States of AmericaJerry Mouse gets tired of living the country life and decides to head to the big city. However, the experience doesn't turn out quite like Jerry had expected.
Solid Serenade1,946William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.451EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.
The Truce Hurts1,948William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.442EnglishUnited States of AmericaButch convinces Tom and Jerry that there's no reason to fight and they should all sign a peace treaty. Tom and Butch even rescue their pals from a fellow cat and dog. But then a steak falls off a truck and the boys can't decide how to divvy it up, ultimately losing it completely, and the truce is off.
Four Steps in the Clouds1,942Alessandro BlasettiDrama, Comedy7.431ItalianItalyTravelling family man Paolo agrees to pose as husband to an unwed pregnant girl he meets on a train. However, once faced with her father, things do not go as planned.
The Enchanted Cottage1,945John CromwellDrama, Fantasy, Romance7.428EnglishUnited States of AmericaA homely maid and a scarred ex-GI meet at the cottage where she works and where he was to spend his honeymoon prior to his accident. The two develop a bond and agree to marry, more out of loneliness than love. The romantic spirit of the cottage, however, overtakes them. They soon begin to look beautiful to each other, but no one else.
Star in the Night1,945Don SiegelDrama, Family, Western7.421EnglishUnited States of AmericaNick, a motel owner who has lost faith in more than just the humanity of mankind, is visited by a kindly stranger on Christmas Eve. The motel's guests are only concerned for themselves until a poor man and his wife drive up to the motel, unable to go any further. Out of rooms, Nick's wife prepares a place for them in a shed under a neon star Nick had just finished hanging. Their plight brings out the generosity in everyone, including Nick, who remembers another family almost two thousand years earlier that also found a makeshift room at an inn under another kind of star.
Forbidden Songs1,947Leonard BuczkowskiMusic, War, Drama7.420PolishPolandSet during the German occupation of Warsaw during WWII, this musical tells the story of several inhabitants of the same tenement house.
A Cage of Nightingales1,945Jean DrévilleMusic, Drama7.415FrenchFranceIn France, in 1930, a supervisor of a boarding school for young offenders seeks to awaken the music by forming a choir, despite the skepticism of his boarding school director.
Escape1,940Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Thriller7.415EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
The Rose Of Baghdad1,949Anton Gino DomenighiniAnimation7.414ItalianItalyPrincess Zeila, daughter of Caliph Oman III, is preparing to review the nobles who aspire to her hand. The sinister Prince Jafar plots in the shadows: the young musician Amin will see to it that love can triumph, with the help of the Genie of the Lamp.
Forever and a Day1,943Cedric HardwickeDrama, History7.411EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn World War II, American Gates Trimble Pomfret is in London during the Blitz to sell the ancestral family house. The current tenant, Leslie Trimble, tries to dissuade him from selling by telling him the 140-year history of the place and the connections between the Trimble and Pomfret families.
A Hometown in Heart1,949Yoon Yong-gyuDrama7.410KoreanSouth KoreaAn orphan left in the care of a Buddhist temple becomes attached to a young widow who arrives there to mourn her recently deceased son.
Fantasia1,940Samuel ArmstrongAnimation, Family, Fantasy7.33,268EnglishUnited States of AmericaWalt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
The Lady from Shanghai1,947Orson WellesMystery, Crime, Thriller, Drama7.3711EnglishUnited States of AmericaA romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Red River1,948Howard HawksWestern7.3575EnglishUnited States of AmericaFollowing the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.
The Magnificent Ambersons1,942Orson WellesDrama, Romance7.3466EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.
How Green Was My Valley1,941John FordDrama7.3442EnglishUnited States of AmericaHuw Morgan, the academically inclined youngest son in a proud family of Welsh coal miners, witnesses the tumultuous events of his young life during a period of rapid social change. At the dawn of the 20th-century, a miners' strike divides the Morgans: the sons demand improvements, and the father doesn't want to rock the boat.
Great Expectations1,946David LeanDrama, Romance7.3365EnglishUnited KingdomIn this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Dark Passage1,947Delmer DavesThriller, Mystery7.3344EnglishUnited States of AmericaA man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
Meet John Doe1,941Frank CapraDrama, Comedy, Romance7.3275EnglishUnited States of AmericaAs a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement.
Murder, My Sweet1,944Edward DmytrykCrime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller7.3252EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.
The Letter1,940William WylerCrime, Drama7.3241EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Odd Man Out1,947Carol ReedCrime, Drama, Thriller7.3224EnglishUnited KingdomBelfast police conduct a door-to-door manhunt for an IRA gunman wounded in a daring robbery.
Ivan the Terrible, Part I1,944Sergei EisensteinDrama, History7.3221RussianSoviet UnionSet during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
A Day in the Country1,946Jean RenoirDrama, Romance, Comedy7.3207FrenchFranceThe family of a Parisian shop-owner spends a day in the country. The daughter falls in love with a man at the inn, where they spend the day.
Brute Force1,947Jules DassinCrime, Drama, Thriller7.3204EnglishUnited States of AmericaTimeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
The Big Clock1,948John FarrowCrime, Thriller7.3179EnglishUnited States of AmericaGeorge Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
The Set-Up1,949Robert WiseDrama, Crime7.3177EnglishUnited States of AmericaExpecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
The Murderer Lives at Number 211,942Henri-Georges ClouzotComedy, Mystery, Thriller7.3155FrenchFranceParis, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.
Remember the Night1,940Mitchell LeisenComedy, Romance, Drama7.3122EnglishUnited States of AmericaUnexpected love blossoms when an assistant district attorney agrees to take a recidivist shoplifter home so she doesn't have to spend Christmas alone in jail.
The Talk of the Town1,942George StevensComedy, Drama, Romance7.3122EnglishUnited States of AmericaHilarity ensues when a falsely accused fugitive from justice hides at the house of his childhood friend, which she has recently rented to a high-principled law teacher.
National Velvet1,945Clarence BrownDrama, Family7.3117EnglishUnited States of AmericaMi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
Red Hot Riding Hood1,943Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy7.3117EnglishUnited States of AmericaTired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding Hood working as a pin-up girl in a night club.
Random Harvest1,942Mervyn LeRoyRomance, Drama7.3113EnglishUnited States of AmericaWandered away from his asylum, an amnesiac World War I veteran falls in love with a music hall star but his amnesia makes it difficult to last.
The Mortal Storm1,940Frank BorzageDrama7.392EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
The Quiet Duel1,949Akira KurosawaDrama7.387JapaneseJapanA young army surgeon, Kyoji Fujisaki, accidentally contracts syphilis during a WWII field operation. Back at his father’s clinic, he treats himself in secret and breaks off his engagement rather than risk his fiancée’s future, even as he confronts the irresponsible patient who infected him—testing his ethics, pride, and capacity for sacrifice.
Night Train to Munich1,940Carol ReedDrama, Thriller, War7.385EnglishUnited KingdomCzechoslovakia, March 1939, on the eve of World War II. As the German invaders occupy Prague, inventor Axel Bomasch manages to flee and reach England; but those who need to put his knowledge at the service of the Nazi war machine, in order to carry out their evil plans of destruction, will stop at nothing to capture him.
Mouse Trouble1,944William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.379EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom's new book on "how to catch a mouse" doesn't prove too helpful against Jerry; actually, Jerry seems to make better use of it than Tom.
Quiet Please!1,945William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.371EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe family dog warns Tom not to make any noise so he can take a nap. Jerry hears this and immediately devises plans to ensure that the dog's nap will be interrupted.
Tee for Two1,945William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.356EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom is golfing, but having no success. Jerry insures that remains the case.
All This, and Heaven Too1,940Anatole LitvakDrama, Romance7.355EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Fraidy Cat1,942William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.355EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
Intruder in the Dust1,949Clarence BrownDrama, Crime, Mystery7.349EnglishUnited States of AmericaRural Mississippi in the 1940s: Lucas Beauchamp, a local black man with a reputation of not kowtowing to whites, is found standing over the body of a dead white man, holding a pistol that has recently been fired. Quickly arrested for murder and jailed, Beauchamp insists he's innocent and asks the town's most prominent lawyer, Gavin Stevens, to defend him, but Stevens refuses. When a local boy whom Beauchamp has helped in the past and who believes him to be innocent hears talk of a mob taking Beauchamp out of jail and lynching him, he pleads with Stevens to defend Beauchamp at trial and prove his innocence.
Rhapsody Rabbit1,946Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.346EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen Bugs Bunny attempts to perform Liszt's Second Hungarian Rhapsody, he is troubled by a mouse.
High Diving Hare1,949Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy, Western7.345EnglishUnited States of AmericaYosemite Sam tries to force Bugs Bunny to do a high-diving act when the regular act cancels.
Let There Be Light1,946John HustonDocumentary, War7.342EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Love That Pup1,949William HannaComedy, Animation7.342EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a bulldog threatens Tom to keep away from his puppy, Jerry realizes that sticking close to the boy is the best way to keep away his feline tormentor. But Tom is not about to let the mouse evade him so easily.
Maria Candelaria1,944Emilio FernándezDrama, Romance7.342SpanishMexicoA young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.
Port of Freedom1,944Helmut KäutnerDrama, Romance7.330GermanGermanySinging sailor Hannes, who now entertains the crowd at St. Pauli's Hippodrome after years at sea, promises his dying brother that he will take care of his ex-girlfriend Gisa. Taking Gisa to Hamburg to live with him, Hannes quickly falls in love with her, but soon has to face Gisa's affection for another man, Willem.
Hare Trigger1,945Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy, Western7.326EnglishUnited States of AmericaYosemite Sam is trying to rob the train that Bugs Bunny is riding on, and the two face off in several different ways.
The Valley of Decision1,945Tay GarnettDrama, Romance7.326EnglishUnited States of AmericaMary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
O Costa do Castelo1,943Arthur DuarteComedy, Romance7.326PortuguesePortugalAndré (Curado Ribeiro), is a son of a wealthy family who meets a girl called Luisinha (Milu). Luisinha lives at a small pension house with Rita (Maria Olguim) and Januário (João Silva), who are as parents to her, and with mr. Simplício Costa (António Silva), better known as Costa do Castelo, a lazy but highly talented guitar player who together with (Hermínia Silva) reaches success.
Hollywood Canteen1,944Delmer DavesComedy, Music, Romance7.326EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
Flesh Will Surrender1,947Alberto LattuadaDrama7.318ItalianItalyGiovanni used to be a humble, mild-mannered government clerk whose life was turned upside down when he met Giulio, a notorious forger who at once s...
The Windblown Hare1,949Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy7.318EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs buys the homes of the three little pigs and the wolf starts blowing them down. Of course you know "this means war."
They Met in Bombay1,941Clarence BrownAdventure, Romance, Drama7.317EnglishUnited States of AmericaA jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.
Hoch der Lambeth Valk1,941Charles RidleyMusic, Comedy7.316XXUnited KingdomA 1941 Ministry of Information propaganda film set to the tune of The Lambeth Walk, a popular song from the musical Me and My Girl.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake1,942John CromwellRomance, Adventure, Drama7.316EnglishUnited States of AmericaSir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
Truant School1,949Jean-Paul Le ChanoisDrama, Comedy7.313FrenchFrance1920, in a small village in Provence. Monsieur Pascal, a young schoolteacher, is faced with a lack of interest from his pupils. He decides to radically change the methods employed by his predecessor. He listens to the children, draws inspiration from their discoveries and takes them out into nature. The pupils will rediscover the pleasure of learning, and he will rediscover the pleasure of teaching. But some parents and notables don't take kindly to this little revolution.
The Peddler and the Lady1,943Mario BonnardDrama, Comedy7.313ItalianItalyPeppino, a fishmonger on Campo de' Fiori, a famous Roman marketplace, works alongside Elide, a greengrocer, who has a soft spot for him, despite th...
The Winter of Three Hairs1,949Gong YanDrama, Comedy7.312ChineseChinaSan mao (3 hairs) was a very popular Chinese comic strip first published in 1935-37, continued from 1948 into the 1990s, about a young orphan boy struggling with life in Shanghai.
Henhouse Henery1,949Robert McKimsonAnimation7.311EnglishUnited States of AmericaLittle Henery the Chicken Hawk goes hunting chickens with a hammer and clunks Foghorn Leghorn on the noggin. Foghorn sends Henery after the barnyard dog by misleading him into thinking the dog is a chicken. The dog sets Henery straight and helps him build a tree trap to catch Foggy for supper.
Seal Island1,948James AlgarDocumentary7.311EnglishUnited States of AmericaSeal Island is a 1948 American documentary film directed by James Algar. It won an Academy Award in 1949 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Silent Dust1,949Lance ComfortDrama7.310EnglishUnited KingdomA wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
Así se quiere en Jalisco1,942Fernando de FuentesN/A7.310SpanishMexicoRomantic triangle, land-owner and two employees.
The Stranger1,946Orson WellesThriller, Crime7.2625EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
Detour1,945Edgar G. UlmerDrama, Thriller7.2397EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
The Lady Eve1,941Preston SturgesComedy, Romance7.2384EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Dead of Night1,945Charles CrichtonHorror, Thriller7.2297EnglishUnited KingdomAn architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare. When they share their tales of the supernatural, he is filled with a growing dread.
The Naked City1,948Jules DassinCrime, Mystery, Thriller7.2279EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
Nightmare Alley1,947Edmund GouldingDrama, Thriller, Crime7.2231EnglishUnited States of AmericaA roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
Sergeant York1,941Howard HawksWar, Drama7.2227EnglishUnited States of AmericaAlvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
The Fallen Idol1,948Carol ReedDrama, Thriller7.2189EnglishUnited KingdomPhillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
Macbeth1,948Orson WellesDrama7.2182EnglishUnited States of AmericaMacbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth commits a treasonous act and takes the throne for himself.
A Letter to Three Wives1,949Joseph L. MankiewiczRomance, Drama, Mystery7.2169EnglishUnited States of AmericaA letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
Sahara1,943Zoltan KordaAdventure, War7.2152EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn Libya, an American tank commander, along with a handful of Allied soldiers, tries to defend an isolated well with a limited supply of water from a German Afrika Korps battalion during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
The Sea Hawk1,940Michael CurtizAdventure, History, Romance7.2149EnglishUnited States of AmericaDashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
The Punch Bowl1,944Helmut WeissComedy, Family7.2148GermanGermanyWriter Johannes Pfeiffer who goes undercover as a student in a high school after his friends told him that he missed out on a great life experience since he was home schooled.
Unfaithfully Yours1,948Preston SturgesComedy, Romance7.2123EnglishUnited States of AmericaBefore he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter casually asked his staid brother-in-law August to look out for his young wife, Daphne, during his absence. August has hired a private detective to keep tabs on her. But when the private eye's report suggests Daphne might have been canoodling with his secretary, Sir Alfred begins to imagine how he might take his revenge.
Portrait of Jennie1,948William DieterleDrama, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery7.2118EnglishUnited States of AmericaA mysterious girl inspires a struggling artist.
Thieves' Highway1,949Jules DassinDrama, Crime, Thriller7.2112EnglishUnited States of AmericaNick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.
Spring in a Small Town1,948Fei MuDrama, Romance7.2106ChineseChinaA married couple living in a desolate small town in post-WWII China are paid a surprise visit by an old friend of the husband's.
At Land1,944Maya DerenFantasy7.2106EnglishUnited States of AmericaA woman washes up on a beach and embarks on a surreal journey, encountering others and fragmented versions of herself in a quest for identity.
Hellzapoppin'1,941H. C. PotterMusic, Comedy7.2106EnglishUnited States of AmericaOlsen and Johnson, a pair of stage comedians, try to turn their play into a movie and bring together a young couple in love, while breaking the fourth wall every step of the way.
Hair-Raising Hare1,946Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy7.2102EnglishUnited States of AmericaA sneaker-wearing, hairy monster chases Bugs through a castle belonging to an evil scientist.
Cluny Brown1,946Ernst LubitschRomance, Comedy7.299EnglishUnited States of AmericaAmateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate.
One Wonderful Sunday1,947Akira KurosawaDrama, Romance7.289JapaneseJapanTwo broke sweethearts wander war-scarred Tokyo on a single Sunday, stretching 35 yen as they chase housing, small pleasures, and a little hope.
Donald's Snow Fight1,942Jack KingAnimation, Comedy7.288EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's snowed, and Donald Duck is going sledding. Meanwhile, his nephews have built a snowman at the bottom of the hill. Donald aims his sled at their snowman and demolishes it, so the boys get even by including a boulder in the bottom of their next snowman. This means war, so they retreat to opposing snow forts for battle.
Went the Day Well?1,942Alberto CavalcantiWar, Thriller7.276EnglishUnited KingdomThe quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
This Land Is Mine1,943Jean RenoirDrama, War7.268EnglishUnited States of AmericaSomewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn between collaboration and resistance, cowardice and courage.
Ride the Pink Horse1,947Robert MontgomeryDrama, Mystery, Thriller7.267EnglishUnited States of AmericaA con man tries to blackmail a Mexican gangster.
The Yankee Doodle Mouse1,943Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.266EnglishUnited States of AmericaAs Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like bombs; and Jerry sending a telegram with the message "Sighted Cat - Sank Same." Musical phrasings from various patriotic war songs are heard throughout.
The Sea Wolf1,941Michael CurtizAdventure, Drama7.265EnglishUnited States of AmericaShipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.
A Wild Hare1,940Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy7.261EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile hunting rabbits, Elmer Fudd comes across Bugs Bunny who tricks and harasses him.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy7.259EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom, sick of Jerry stealing the milk out of his bowl, poisons it. Instead of killing the mouse, the potion transforms him into a muscular beast.
This Happy Breed1,944David LeanDrama7.258EnglishUnited KingdomA chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.
Record of a Tenement Gentleman1,947Yasujirō OzuDrama, Comedy7.257JapaneseJapanAn errant salaryman's son gets lost until a man from the Tokyo tenements brings him to vendor Tane, who's reluctant to let the kid board.
I Love You Again1,940W.S. Van DykeComedy, Romance7.255EnglishUnited States of AmericaBoring businessman Larry Wilson recovers from amnesia and discovers he's really a con man...and loves his soon-to-be-ex wife.
The Milky Waif1,946Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.251EnglishUnited States of AmericaJerry finds himself in charge of a foundling mouse called Nibbles, who is eager to steal milk from Tom's bowl and oblivious to the danger.
The Invisible Mouse1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.251EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom chases Jerry into a bottle of invisible ink, and the now-invisible Jerry proceeds to have fun torturing Tom.
Madame Curie1,943Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Romance, History7.250EnglishUnited States of AmericaPoor physics student Marie is studying at the Sorbonne in 1890s Paris. One of the few women studying in her field, Marie encounters skepticism concerning her abilities, but is eventually offered a research placement in Pierre Curie's lab. The scientists soon fall in love and embark on a shared quest to extract, from a particular type of rock, a new chemical element they have named radium. However, their research puts them on the brink of professional failure.
Buccaneer Bunny1,948Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.248EnglishUnited States of AmericaYosemite Sam as a pirate makes the mistake of trying to bury his treasure chest in Bugs' hole, and pays with the loss of his ship.
Springtime for Thomas1,946William HannaComedy, Animation7.246EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's spring, and Tom is much more interested in the female cat next door than in Jerry.
Fine Feathered Friend1,942William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.246EnglishUnited States of AmericaChased by Tom around the barnyard, Jerry takes refuge under a hen, who, in her nest, is sitting on eggs. Tom has to figure out ways to get Jerry out from under the protective hen.
The Lonesome Mouse1,943William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.245EnglishUnited States of AmericaJerry crashes a vase onto Tom's head, which gets Mammy to throw Tom out. Jerry at first revels in his freedom, but soon tires of this, and, under a flag of truce, hatches a plan with Tom.
The Private Life of a Cat1,946Alexander HammidDocumentary7.242XXUnited States of AmericaAn intimate study of the life of a domestic cat, taking place over a period of months as she gives birth to a litter of kittens and cares for them as they grow.
Kings Row1,942Sam WoodRomance, Drama, Mystery7.242EnglishUnited States of AmericaFive young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.
Scott of the Antarctic1,948Charles FrendAdventure, Drama, History7.241EnglishUnited KingdomThe true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him
The Old Grey Hare1,944Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy7.238EnglishUnited States of AmericaFailed hunter Elmer Fudd laments that he's never able to catch the rabbit (Bugs Bunny); just then a bolt of lightning strikes, and the voice of God takes him through a flash-forward to the year 2000. Elmer and Bugs, now both elderly, look back to when they first met as babies.
The Great Madcap1,949Luis BuñuelComedy7.237SpanishMexicoPortrayal of a family’s attempt to change the spending habit of the indulgent and hedonistic patriarch, Alfredo. The family decides to try to fool him into spending less by telling him that his large fortune is gone.
The Corn Is Green1,945Irving RapperDrama7.235EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
Tennis Chumps1,949William HannaComedy, Animation7.232EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom plays championship tennis against a cigar-smoking bully, but both cats find themselves battling Tom's much-abused lackey, Jerry Mouse, for the trophy.
Captain from Castile1,947Henry KingAdventure7.230EnglishUnited States of AmericaSpain, 1518: young caballero Pedro De Vargas offends his sadistic neighbor De Silva, who just happens to be an officer of the Inquisition. Forced t...
Gran Hotel1,944Miguel M. DelgadoComedy7.229SpanishMexicoCantinflas is a vagrant being evicted for not paying rent, after wandering gets a job at the 'Grand Hotel' through a friend, that's confused by Count Zapatini, who is undercover in the hotel, stealing a gem making this funny movie more complicated.
It Started with Eve1,941Henry KosterComedy, Romance, Music7.229EnglishUnited States of AmericaA young man asks a hat check girl to pose as his fiancée in order to make his dying father's last moments happy. However, the old man's health takes a turn for the better and now his son doesn't know how to break the news that he's engaged to someone else, especially since his father is so taken with the impostor.
The Last Stage1,948Wanda JakubowskaDrama7.228PolishPolandPoland, during World War II. Martha Weiss, a Jewish woman, arrives at the Auschwitz extermination camp with her family. She is assigned the role of interpreter, but her loved ones are much less fortunate.
"Pimpernel" Smith1,941Leslie HowardAdventure, Drama, Thriller7.227EnglishUnited KingdomEccentric Cambridge archaeologist Horatio Smith takes a group of British and American archaeology students to pre-war Nazi Germany to help in his excavations. His research is supported by the Nazis, since he professes to be looking for evidence of the Aryan origins of German civilisation. However, he has a secret agenda: to free inmates of the concentration camps.
Ni sangre ni arena1,941Alejandro GalindoComedy7.226SpanishMexicoCantinflas enjoys the bullfight show, and wants to crash in every of these spectacles. Also, there's a professional bullfighter, Manolete, who is identical to Cantinflas. Manolete has to give a bullfight show in a village, but Cantinflas arrives first as a stowaway in a train, and he'll be mistake by the real bullfighter. Cantinflas will give us a demonstration of courage.
My Favorite Duck1,942Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy7.224EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky tries to relax on a hunting and fishing trip, but Daffy, smugly pointing out the "No Duck Hunting" signs, subjects him to constant irritation. Then the "Duck Hunting Season Open" signs start going up.
The Lion from Estrela1,947Arthur DuarteComedy, Romance7.223PortuguesePortugalAnastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.
Daffy Doodles1,946Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy7.222EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig is hot on the trail of a vandal painting mustaches on signs everywhere (Daffy Duck).
Under the Bridges1,946Helmut KäutnerRomance, Drama, Comedy7.222GermanGermanyTwo barge skippers fall in love with the same woman.
You Nazty Spy!1,940Jules WhiteComedy7.222EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn this satire of the Nazis the Stooges are wallpaper hangers in the country of Moronica. When evil cabinet ministers overthrow the King, they decide to make Moe the new ruler as he'll be stupid enough to follow their orders. Moe becomes Dictator, Curly is a Field Marshal and Larry becomes Minister of Propaganda. After successfully preventing a female spy from committing mayhem, the boys are run out of office by a mob and eaten by lions.
Boys from the Streets1,949Ulf GreberDrama7.217NorwegianNorwayThe movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
Non ti pago!1,942Carlo Ludovico BragagliaComedy7.216ItalianItalyThe owner of a lottery store refuses to pay a large sum won by one of his workers that he hates, because that man received the winning numbers in a dream.
Douce1,943Claude Autant-LaraDrama7.214FrenchFranceIn Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
The Guinea Pig1,948Roy BoultingDrama7.213EnglishUnited KingdomA working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys of different social classes together.
The Germans Strike Again1,948Alekos SakellariosComedy7.212GreekGreece4 years after the Nazi occupation in Greece, the Greeks are involved in a Civil War and they are killing each other. Theodoros, a quiet and modest man, disgusted and disappointed, falls asleep and has a nightmare. Hitler is alive and the Nazis strike back with new, more powerful weapons.
The Unruly Hare1,945Frank TashlinAnimation, Comedy7.212EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen Elmer Fudd disturbs Bugs with his railroad surveying, Bugs fights back.
To Live in Peace1,947Luigi ZampaComedy, Drama, War7.212ItalianItalyAn American prisoner, hidden by some Umbrian farmers, meets, drunk, with a German soldier who is also drunk. The two believe that the war is over and embrace each other emotionally. But it is not so and soon the cannon will thunder. Uncle Tigna, who was hiding the prisoner and two of his companions, will fall victim to the Nazis.
I'll Never Heil Again1,941Jules WhiteComedy7.212EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges have taken over the country of Moronica. Moe is Hailstone the Dictator, Curly is a Field Marshal and Larry is Minister of Propaganda. The Stooges are planning with their allies to conquer the world, which mainly consists of fighting over a globe. The former king's daughter gets into their headquarters and plants a bomb which Curly detonates. All ends well as the king regains control of the country and the Stooges wind up as trophies on the wall.
Life in Shadows1,949Lorenzo Llobet GràciaDrama, History, War7.211SpanishSpainThe creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
Back Street1,941Robert StevensonDrama7.211EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn turn-of-the-century Cincinnati, vibrant shop girl Ray Smith falls in love with banker Walter Saxel, who is engaged to a socially prominent woman. Inadvertently prevented from running away with Walter, Ray remains single but reunites with him five years later. Despite Walter being married and having a son, Ray becomes his mistress, and over the years suffers social ostracism and long stretches of solitude while waiting for their brief interludes together.
Tom Brown's School Days1,940Robert StevensonDrama, Family7.211EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
June Bride1,948Bretaigne WindustRomance, Comedy7.210EnglishUnited States of AmericaA magazine's staff, including bickering ex-lovers Linda and Carey, cover an Indiana wedding, which goes slightly wrong.
Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It1,941Walter FordeCrime7.210EnglishUnited KingdomThird and final film in the 'Inspector Hornleigh’ series of comedy-thrillers. Inspector Hornleigh (Gordon Harker), disappointed at not being handed an important spy case, is assigned by Scotland Yard to an army barracks to investigate the mundane thefts of supplies from the stores. This accidentally leads Hornleigh and Sergeant Bingham (Alastair Sim) to a nest of fifth columnists when his dim-witted assistant carelessly talks to a girl in the cafeteria – and that night, news of Hornleigh and Bingham’s arrival is embarrassingly transmitted back to Germany.
The Magnificent Dope1,942Walter LangComedy7.210EnglishUnited States of AmericaDwight Dawson, who runs an unsuccessful success school, stages a contest to find the biggest failure in the USA, for publicity value when the "dope" takes his course. But winner Tad Page is contented with his idle, lazy life and threatens to convert Dawson's other students to his philosophy. Dawson captalizes on Tad's attraction to Claire Harris to win him over; but will Tad find out Claire is really engaged to Dawson?
Pinocchio1,940Hamilton LuskeAnimation, Family, Fantasy7.16,168EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Suspicion1,941Alfred HitchcockMystery, Romance, Thriller7.1878EnglishUnited States of AmericaA sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
High Sierra1,941Raoul WalshCrime, Drama, Action7.1348EnglishUnited States of AmericaGiven a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein1,948Charles BartonHorror, Comedy7.1343EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Adam's Rib1,949George CukorComedy, Romance7.1331EnglishUnited States of AmericaA woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
The Picture of Dorian Gray1,945Albert LewinDrama, Horror, Fantasy7.1290EnglishUnited States of AmericaA corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.
The Thief of Bagdad1,940Ludwig BergerAdventure, Fantasy, Romance7.1289EnglishUnited KingdomWhen Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.
Mrs. Miniver1,942William WylerDrama, Romance, War7.1278EnglishUnited States of AmericaMiddle-class housewife Kay Miniver deals with petty problems. She and her husband Clem watch her Oxford-educated son Vin court Carol Beldon, the charming granddaughter of the local nobility as represented by Lady Beldon. Then the war comes and Vin joins the RAF.
The Bishop's Wife1,947Henry KosterComedy, Fantasy, Drama, Romance7.1273EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
The Spiral Staircase1,946Robert SiodmakHorror, Mystery, Thriller7.1267EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
The Mark of Zorro1,940Rouben MamoulianAdventure, Romance, Action7.1222EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1820 Spain, the son of a California nobleman comes home to find his native land under a villainous dictatorship. On one hand, he plays the useless fop, while on the other, he is the masked avenger Zorro.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers1,946Lewis MilestoneDrama, Thriller7.1184EnglishUnited States of AmericaThree childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
Criss Cross1,949Robert SiodmakCrime, Thriller7.1179EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.
Kiss of Death1,947Henry HathawayCrime, Thriller7.1167EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.
I Know Where I'm Going!1,945Michael PowellRomance, Drama, Comedy7.1161EnglishUnited KingdomPlucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
Twelve O'Clock High1,949Henry KingWar, Action, Drama7.1155EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.
A Foreign Affair1,948Billy WilderRomance, Comedy, Drama7.1153EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
Long-Haired Hare1,949Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy7.1134EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs Bunny vs. a famous opera singer at the Hollywood Bowl.
The Westerner1,940William WylerWestern7.1125EnglishUnited States of AmericaDrifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
The Snake Pit1,948Anatole LitvakDrama, Mystery7.1112EnglishUnited States of AmericaVirginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Gaslight1,940Thorold DickinsonThriller, Mystery7.1103EnglishUnited KingdomTwenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.
The Thin Man Goes Home1,944Richard ThorpeComedy, Mystery7.1101EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn a trip to visit his parents, detective Nick Charles gets mixed up in a murder investigation.
The Pearl of Death1,944Roy William NeillThriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror7.192EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, is brought to London, thanks in part to Sherlock Holmes. But before long the jewel is stolen, due to an error on Holmes' part, and shortly thereafter, a series of horrible murders begin, the murderer leaving his victims with their spines snapped and surrounded by a mass of smashed china.
That Hamilton Woman1,941Alexander KordaDrama, History, Romance7.186EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
School for Postmen1,947Jacques TatiComedy7.180FrenchFranceJacques Tati plays a French postman adamant to prove he can be just as fast as American postmen at delivering mail.
Torment1,944Alf SjöbergDrama7.180SwedishSwedenJan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
Hail the Conquering Hero1,944Preston SturgesComedy, War7.174EnglishUnited States of AmericaHaving been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.
Little Red Riding Rabbit1,944Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.170EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs, the Wolf and bobby-soxer Red chase each other around while Grandma is off working at Lockheed aircraft.
Gentleman Jim1,942Raoul WalshDrama, Comedy7.168EnglishUnited States of AmericaAs bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
I Remember Mama1,948George StevensFamily, Drama7.163EnglishUnited States of AmericaNorwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a highly-educated lodger who reads great literature to the family every evening. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, Marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she passes on to her aspiring-author daughter, Katrin.
Bad Luck Blackie1,949Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy7.162EnglishUnited States of AmericaA kitten who is being tormented by a bulldog finds a savior in a black cat (from the "Black Cat Bad Luck Company") who merely has to cross the dog's path for something very unlucky to happen to the bully.
Haredevil Hare1,948Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy, Science Fiction7.157EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs is the test rabbit shot to the moon. There, he meets Commander X-2, who is intent on destroying the Earth with his Aludium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator.
Action in the North Atlantic1,943Lloyd BaconWar7.157EnglishUnited States of AmericaMerchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
A Hen in the Wind1,948Yasujirō OzuDrama7.156JapaneseJapanTokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.
Dog Trouble1,942Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.154EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
Donald Duck and the Gorilla1,944Jack KingAnimation, Comedy7.152EnglishUnited States of AmericaAjax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.
The Clock1,945Vincente MinnelliRomance, Drama7.151EnglishUnited States of AmericaA G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.
The Mouse Comes to Dinner1,945Joseph BarberaAnimation, Comedy7.151EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom invites Toots to an elegant dinner. However, he's made the mistake of trying to put Jerry to work, as a serving boy, a corkscrew, and other tasks. Jerry puts up with a little of this, but mostly gets revenge on Tom.
Who Killed Who?1,943Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy, Mystery7.151EnglishUnited States of AmericaA murder has occurred at Gruesome Gables, and the dog detective trying to find the killer has to deal with some suspicious suspects and a haunted house.
Chicken Little1,943Clyde GeronimiAnimation, Family7.151EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's a peaceful day at the local poultry farm until Foxy Loxy happens along intent on a chicken dinner. He takes the advice of a book on psychology by striking "the least intelligent" first and convinces dim witted Chicken Little the sky is falling. Chicken Little spreads the word but when head man Cocky Locky proves the story to be false, Foxy Loxy spreads rumors that Cocky Locky isn't the smart chicken he appears to be, which leads to the ultimate undoing of the chickens at the hands of Foxy Loxy.
Prison1,949Ingmar BergmanDrama7.150SwedishSwedenA filmmaker sets out to create the greatest film in history, but finds out that human abilities have limits.
Sufferin' Cats!1,943William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.150EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom fights with another cat over Jerry.
Pinky1,949Elia KazanDrama7.149EnglishUnited States of AmericaPinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.
Salt Water Tabby1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.149EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's a grand day at the beach for Tom and his girlfriend Toots - that is, until Jerry shows up (and, for a while, gets a rather vicious crab involved as well).
Sitting Pretty1,948Walter LangComedy7.148EnglishUnited States of AmericaTacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.
Kitty Foiled1,948William HannaAnimation, Comedy7.148EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom subjects Jerry to his usual harassment; but the cat finds a new enemy, and the mouse finds a new friend, in the canary of the house.
The Web1,947Michael GordonCrime, Drama, Thriller7.147EnglishUnited States of AmericaA brash young lawyer takes a short-term, high-paying job as bodyguard for a slick business exec being threatened by a former partner, and quickly realizes he may be in over his head.
The Egg and I1,947Chester ErskineComedy, Romance7.146EnglishUnited States of AmericaWorld War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
The Time of Their Lives1,946Charles BartonComedy, Fantasy, Horror7.146EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo ghosts, who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War, return to 20th century New England to retrieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence.
The Pearl1,947Emilio FernándezDrama, Adventure7.144SpanishMexicoFisherman Quino and his wife Juana are very poor and desperate because the town's foreign doctor refuses to treat their son Coyotito, who has been bitten by a scorpion. When Quino unexpectedly finds a magnificent pearl in the sea, Juana senses that the discovery will only bring them misfortune and tries to convince her husband to return it to the sea.
Doña Bárbara1,943Fernando de FuentesDrama, Western7.139SpanishMexicoA woman hardened by her past now runs a ranch she acquired through manipulation and bribery.
The Farmer's Daughter1,947H. C. PotterComedy, Romance7.138EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter leaving her family's farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.
Wabbit Twouble1,941Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy7.138EnglishUnited States of AmericaElmer Fudd expects to find "west and wewaxation" during his visit to Jellostone National Park, but he sets up camp in Bugs' backyard, and the rabbit (and a neighboring bear) definitely don't have leisure in mind.
Kitty Kornered1,946Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy7.137EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky puts his cats out in the snow, but then they put him out and have a party. Expelling them again, Porky goes to bed, only to be terrorized by the felines' mock Martian invasion.
Gates of the Night1,946Marcel CarnéDrama, Romance7.137FrenchFranceIn post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.
Between Two Worlds1,944Edward A. BlattDrama, Fantasy7.137EnglishUnited States of AmericaPassengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got onboard or where they are going. Soon it becomes apparent that they all have something in common.
Old Acquaintance1,943Vincent ShermanDrama7.136EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Porky Pig's Feat1,943Frank TashlinAnimation, Comedy7.135EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig and Daffy Duck owe an outrageous sum to the Broken Arms Hotel. The manager thwarts their efforts to escape without paying their bill.
Walky Talky Hawky1,946Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy7.134EnglishUnited States of AmericaYoung Henery Hawk's father regretfully admits their family's shame: they hunt and eat chickens. Henery set off to find one, and comes across Foghorn Leghorn, where the loudmouth rooster is engaged in his favorite pastime, playing tricks on grumpy Barnyard Dog.
Lucky Ducky1,948Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy7.134EnglishUnknownIt's hunting season, and all the ducks are wisely staying undercover - apart from this freshly-hatched little duckling, who turns out to be more th...
Utamaro and His Five Women1,946Kenji MizoguchiDrama7.133JapaneseJapanUtamaro, a great artist, lives to create portraits of beautiful women, and the brothels of Tokyo provide his models. A world of passion swirls around him, as the women in his life vie for lovers. And, occasionally, his art gets him into trouble.
The Secret Garden1,949Fred M. WilcoxFamily, Drama7.133EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen Cholera takes the parents of Mary Lennox, she is shipped from India to England to live with her Uncle Craven. Mary changes the lives of those she encounters at her Uncle's remote estate.
In the Name of the Law1,949Pietro GermiDrama, Crime7.131ItalianItalyA young, by-the-book judge is appointed to a Sicilian village controlled by corrupt leaders and the mafia.
Women of the Night1,948Kenji MizoguchiDrama7.130JapaneseJapanIn early post-war Osaka, three women, war widow Fusako, her sister Natsuko, an expatriate from Korea, and Kumiko, Fusako's sister-in-law, descend into prostitution, all for their individual reasons.
The Heckling Hare1,941Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy7.129EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs is being chased by hunting dog Willoughby, and outsmarts him at every turn, until the end, where they outsmart the audience together.
The Wise Quacking Duck1,943Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy7.124EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn exceedingly mild-mannered man is sent out to kill a duck for dinner by his wife. Unfortunately for him, he picks Daffy Duck as his victim. The two face off and do battle for the remainder of the cartoon.
Pluto's Blue Note1,947Charles August NicholsAnimation7.122EnglishUnited States of AmericaPluto wants to sing along with the birds, bee and cricket, but he is tone deaf.
Kit for Cat1,948Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy7.122EnglishUnited States of AmericaElmer Fudd takes in Sylvester Cat and an orange kitten during a cold winter night. He'd like to adopt both, but can only keep one. He decides to go to bed and make up his mind in the morning. Sylvester and the kitten both want to be the one who is adopted, so each tries framing the other for noisy misdeeds.
Daffy Duck Slept Here1,948Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy7.121EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig has to share a hotel room with endlessly annoying roommate Daffy Duck.
My Reputation1,946Curtis BernhardtDrama, Romance7.121EnglishUnited States of AmericaTongues begin to wag when a lonely widow becomes romantically involved with a military man. Problems arise when the gossip is filtered down to her own children.
Contraband1,940Michael PowellThriller, War7.121EnglishUnited KingdomDuring early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
Air Raid Wardens1,943Edward SedgwickAction, Adventure, Comedy, War7.120EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo bumblers, failures as businessmen and air raid wardens, stumble across a nest of Nazi saboteurs bent on blowing up the local magnesium plant.
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes1,945Roy RowlandDrama, Family7.119EnglishUnited States of AmericaWelcome to Fuller Junction, Wisconsin, a friendly small town settled by Norwegian farmers. Here we see the exploits of two young cousins, Selma and Arnold, who learn about their world and experience the ups and downs of life as the season pass.
Under the Sun of Rome1,948Renato CastellaniComedy, Drama7.119ItalianItalyA lovely, incisive portrait of adolescents in the crowded San Giovanni quarter of Rome during the last years of WWII.
Ma and Pa Kettle1,949Charles LamontComedy7.119EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Kettles and their fifteen children are about to be evicted from their rundown rustic home when Pa wins the grand prize by coming up with a new tobacco slogan. Birdie Hicks is jealous of the family's new wealth, which includes a completely automated modern home, and accuses Pa of stealing the slogan. Reporter Kim Parker proves Birdie wrong and marries Tom Kettle.
Russian Rhapsody1,944Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy7.119EnglishUnited States of AmericaAs Adolf Hitler personally flies a bomber on a mission to the Soviet Union, the gremlins from the Kremlin set about to stop him.
Down to the Sea in Ships1,949Henry HathawayDrama, Adventure, Action7.118EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.
Aquarela do Brasil1,942Wilfred JacksonAnimation, Comedy7.118EnglishUnited States of AmericaJosé Carioca, showing Donald Duck around South America and introducing him to the samba
A-Lad-in His Lamp1,948Robert McKimsonAnimation, Fantasy, Comedy7.116EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs Bunny finds and rubs Aladdin's lamp and decides to follow the genie to Baghdad, where they battle Mad Man Hassan.
Nasty Quacks1,945Frank TashlinAnimation, Comedy7.114EnglishUnited States of AmericaA doting father gives a cute little duckling to his little daughter. That duckling grows up to become Daffy Duck, who soon develops quite a night l...
Private Number 91-Karlsson1,946Hugo BolanderComedy7.114SwedishSwedenThe Squadron leader throws big a party where one of his colleagues is going to demonstrate a new type of explosive substance.
The Screwdriver1,941Walter LantzAnimation, Comedy7.114EnglishUnited States of AmericaWoody Woodpecker is driving through the countryside and is, shall we say, not a stickler for the rules. He's practically asking for trouble when he confronts a traffic cop who explains he is looking for speeders. Woody reveals himself to be a speeder by driving to Alaska and back in less than a minute. The cop tries to arrest him but Woody states, "I bet ya wouldn't be so tough without that uniform." The officer undresses but Woody attacks him with a boxing glove camera. Woody also gets his goat by dressing as a farmer on horse-and-buggy and as a Chinaboy with rickshaw. Finally, the cop flips out and is sent to a mental hospital with Woody as his caretaker.
Two Pesos Left1,949Joaquín PardavéComedy, Drama7.113SpanishMexicoComedy/melodrama: player runs out on his pregnant girlfriend, and her mother's boyfriend steps in to set matters straight.
Nothing But the Truth1,941Elliott NugentComedy7.113EnglishUnited States of AmericaA stockbroker bets his new partners $10,000 that he can tell the truth, and only the truth, for twenty-four hours.
The Bells Go Down1,943Basil DeardenDrama, War7.111EnglishUnited KingdomComedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
Historia del 9001,949Hugo del CarrilMusic, Drama7.110SpanishArgentinaIn the Buenos Aires of 1900, a man seeks to avenge the death of his brother, killed at the exit of a fight.
Money: A Tragicomic Saga1,946Nils PoppeComedy7.110SwedishSwedenOrvar is a vagabond, walking the country roads and living on sunshine and generosity. One day he decides to find work somewhere to get some money. He becomes a helping hand for seven lumberjack brothers. The big and strong brothers really enjoy themselves, joking with the small and meek Orvar. Orvar does not know that he has inherited a large fortune but the seven brothers do and they begin to treat him with the greatest courtesy. They convince him to write his last will, making them his heirs, and then begin to make plans on how to kill him.
Stormy Night1,943Jean GeorgescuMusic, Comedy7.110RomanianRomaniaBucharest, 1876. Don Dumitrache instructs his trusted man, Chiriac, to watch his young wife, Veta. Dumitrache is sure that Veta having an affair, s...
H.M. Pulham, Esq.1,941King VidorDrama, Romance7.110EnglishUnited States of AmericaA middle-aged businessman who has lived a conservative life according to the routine conventions of society, still remembers the beautiful young woman who once brought him out of his shell.
Bambi1,942David HandAnimation, Drama, Family75,945EnglishUnited States of AmericaBambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Dumbo1,941Ben SharpsteenAnimation, Family75,218EnglishUnited States of AmericaDumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
The Wolf Man1,941George WaggnerHorror, Drama7665EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Foreign Correspondent1,940Alfred HitchcockThriller, Mystery, Action7432EnglishUnited States of AmericaAmerican crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
Meet Me in St. Louis1,944Vincente MinnelliComedy, Drama, Romance, Family7422EnglishUnited States of AmericaA year in the life of a turn-of-the-century middle class family, leading up to the opening of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
And Then There Were None1,945René ClairCrime, Drama, Mystery7401EnglishUnited States of AmericaTen strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
Fort Apache1,948John FordWestern7397EnglishUnited States of AmericaOwen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
The Postman Always Rings Twice1,946Tay GarnettDrama, Romance, Crime, Thriller7368EnglishUnited States of AmericaA married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
On the Town1,949Gene KellyMusic, Comedy, Romance7282EnglishUnited States of AmericaThree sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Gentleman's Agreement1,947Elia KazanDrama7268EnglishUnited States of AmericaA magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.
Jour de Fête1,949Jacques TatiComedy7238FrenchFranceJour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
All the King's Men1,949Robert RossenDrama7235EnglishUnited States of AmericaA man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
Yankee Doodle Dandy1,942Michael CurtizDrama, Music7226EnglishUnited States of AmericaA film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Holiday Inn1,942Mark SandrichComedy, Drama, Romance7217EnglishUnited States of AmericaLovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.
The Palm Beach Story1,942Preston SturgesComedy, Romance7205EnglishUnited States of AmericaA New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.
The Body Snatcher1,945Robert WiseHorror7199EnglishUnited States of AmericaEdinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House1,948H. C. PotterComedy7193EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.
This Gun for Hire1,942Frank TuttleCrime, Thriller, Mystery7188EnglishUnited States of AmericaSadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.
Christmas in Connecticut1,945Peter GodfreyComedy, Romance7170EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones grows familiar with the "Diary of a Housewife" column written by Elizabeth Lane. Jeff's nurse arranges with Elizabeth's publisher, Alexander Yardley, for Jeff to spend the holiday at Elizabeth's bucolic Connecticut farm with her husband and child. But the column is a sham, so Elizabeth and her editor, Dudley Beecham, in fear of losing their jobs, hasten to set up the single, childless and entirely nondomestic Elizabeth on a country farm.
My Favorite Wife1,940Garson KaninComedy, Romance7168EnglishUnited States of AmericaYears after she was presumed dead in a shipwreck, Ellen Arden returns home to the surprise of her husband recently remarrying. But he too gets a shock when he learns that Ellen spent her time alone on an island with another man.
Blithe Spirit1,945David LeanComedy, Fantasy7162EnglishUnited KingdomA harmless séance at a novelist's home summons the ghost of his glamorous first wife.
Easter Parade1,948Charles WaltersRomance, Music7150EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
The Major and the Minor1,942Billy WilderComedy, Romance7143EnglishUnited States of AmericaLow on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
Phantom Lady1,944Robert SiodmakMystery, Thriller, Crime7133EnglishUnited States of AmericaA devoted secretary embarks on a dangerous mission to try to find the elusive woman who may prove her boss didn't murder his wife.
The Song of Bernadette1,943Henry KingDrama7125EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.
Here Comes Mr. Jordan1,941Alexander HallComedy, Fantasy, Romance7121EnglishUnited States of AmericaBoxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?
The Dark Mirror1,946Robert SiodmakThriller, Mystery, Horror7120EnglishUnited States of AmericaA sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer.
Shadow of the Thin Man1,941W.S. Van DykeComedy, Crime, Mystery7116EnglishUnited States of AmericaHigh society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
The Scarlet Claw1,944Roy William NeillMystery, Crime, Thriller, Horror7101EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
The Spider Woman1,943Roy William NeillMystery, Crime, Thriller, Horror798EnglishUnited States of AmericaSherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".
Fast and Furry-ous1,949Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy797EnglishUnited States of AmericaThis was the debut for Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. It was also their only cartoon made in the 1940s. It set the template for the series, in which Wile E. Coyote (here given the ersatz Latin name Carnivorous Vulgaris) tries to catch Roadrunner (Accelleratii Incredibus) through many traps, plans and products, although in this first cartoon not all of the products are yet made by the Acme Corporation.
All That Money Can Buy1,941William DieterleDrama, Fantasy795EnglishUnited States of AmericaFarmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.
The Art of Skiing1,941Jack KinneyAnimation, Comedy794EnglishUnited States of AmericaGoofy, staying at the Sugar Bowl resort, demonstrates the basics of downhill skiing, which the titles and announcer insist is pronounced "SHEEing". The equipment is, of course, of the era. As you can imagine, Goofy has much trouble keeping his skis parallel and pointing downhill. The final ski jump conveniently lands Goofy right back in bed.
Puss Gets the Boot1,940William HannaAnimation, Comedy788EnglishUnited States of AmericaJasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".
It Happened on Fifth Avenue1,947Roy Del RuthComedy, Romance, Music784EnglishUnited States of AmericaA New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.
Boomerang!1,947Elia KazanDrama, Mystery784EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
House of Strangers1,949Joseph L. MankiewiczDrama, Crime, Thriller783EnglishUnited States of AmericaRuthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
There Was a Father1,942Yasujirō OzuDrama782JapaneseJapanShuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.
The Search1,948Fred ZinnemannDrama, War778EnglishSwitzerlandIn postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI while the boy's mother desperately searches for him.
Hangover Square1,945John BrahmThriller772EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
Colorado Territory1,949Raoul WalshWestern, Crime, Romance772EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter escaping from jail, outlaw Wes McQueen is convinced by his old partner in crime to do one last heist.
How to Play Baseball1,942Jack KinneyComedy, Animation770EnglishUnited States of AmericaGoofy shows us the national pastime. After a brief overview, we have a demonstration of the many possible pitches. On to the World Series, where we go through an eventful inning, culminating in a baseball that disintegrates when being hit.
King-Size Canary1,947Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy768EnglishUnited States of AmericaA hungry cat has the idea of giving "Jumbo Gro" fertilizer to a scrawny canary to make him a bigger meal, which leads to a race between the cat, the canary, a dog, and a mouse to see who can grow the biggest.
Humoresque1,947Jean NegulescoDrama, Romance766EnglishUnited States of AmericaA classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.
The Mechanical Monsters1,941Dave FleischerAction, Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction764EnglishUnited States of AmericaSuperman battles a criminal mastermind and his robot army.
The Little Orphan1,949William HannaAnimation, Comedy762EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Bide A Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse Nibbles to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. Unfortunately, Nibbles is always hungry.
The Tale of the Fox1,941Irene StarewiczAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy761FrenchFranceIn the kingdom of animals, Master Fox is used to trick and fool everyone. So the King, the Lion, receives more and more complaints about him. He orders that Master Fox is arrested and brought to him.
Flamingo Road1,949Michael CurtizDrama, Romance757EnglishUnited States of AmericaA stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.
You Were Never Lovelier1,942William A. SeiterRomance, Comedy756EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer.
Strange Cargo1,940Frank BorzageDrama, Romance, Adventure754EnglishUnited States of AmericaConvicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.
Northwest Hounded Police1,946Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy752EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe wolf escapes from Alka-Fizz prison, but persistent Sergeant McPoodle (Droopy) of the Canadian Mounties follows his trail wherever he goes.
The Great Lie1,941Edmund GouldingDrama751EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
The Mask of Dimitrios1,944Jean NegulescoMystery, Crime, Drama751EnglishUnited States of AmericaA mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.
The Million Dollar Cat1,944William HannaAnimation, Comedy750EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom inherits $1,000,000 from an eccentric aunt on the condition that he not harm any living thing - even a mouse. And guess which mouse keeps following him around and pointing this out to him?
The Keys of the Kingdom1,944John M. StahlDrama750EnglishUnited States of AmericaA young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed.
Dumb-Hounded1,943Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy, Crime748EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe wolf escapes from prison but can't get away from police dog Droopy no matter how hard he tries. This is the first cartoon starring Droopy.
Flirty Birdy1,945William HannaAnimation, Comedy746EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom is all set to eat Jerry when a hawk swoops down and grabs Jerry. To get Jerry back, Tom poses as a female hawk and quickly finds his new lover to be more than he bargained for.
A Mouse in the House1,947Joseph BarberaComedy, Animation746EnglishUnited States of AmericaMammy Two-Shoes tells Tom and Butch that the cat who gets rid of the icebox-raiding, breadbox-invading mouse (Jerry) is the one who can stay.
Drip Dippy Donald1,948Jack KingAnimation, Comedy744EnglishUnited States of AmericaDonald gets off the bus and heads home hoping to get a good night's sleep. At first, his plans for rest are disturbed by an open window shade which lets light from a flashing sign in. After that problem is dealt with, Donald is kept awake by a persistently dripping faucet. Donald tries to ignore it but after a while, it becomes aggravating to put it mildly. Donald makes several attempts to stop the dripping and finally at least is able to keep it under control via a Rube Goldberg contraption. At this point, Donald receives a call from his water company telling him he hasn't paid his water bill so they're cutting off his water!
Tortoise Beats Hare1,941Tex AveryAnimation, Comedy744EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs Bunny challenges slick Cecil Turtle to a race.
Mr. Lucky1,943H. C. PotterComedy, Romance, Crime743EnglishUnited States of AmericaA conman poses as a war relief fundraiser, but when he falls for a charity worker, his conscience begins to trouble him.
Angels of Sin1,943Robert BressonDrama742FrenchFranceA well-off young woman decides to become a nun, joining a convent that rehabilitates female prisoners. Through their program, she meets a woman named Thérèse who refuses any help because she says she was innocent of the crime she was convicted for. After being released from prison, Thérèse murders the actual perpetrator of the crime and comes to seek sanctuary in the convent.
Part Time Pal1,947William HannaAnimation, Comedy741EnglishUnited States of AmericaTom is given the task of guarding the fridge during the night by Mammy-Two-Shoes, but as soon as he has started he is tricked by Jerry into falling into the basement, where he lands in a barrel of cider. Now drunk, Tom staggers around in the house getting up to no good with Jerry.
The Well-Digger's Daughter1,940Marcel PagnolDrama, Romance, Comedy740FrenchFranceA rural maiden's two suitors go off to war, leaving her pregnant.
Larceny, Inc.1,942Lloyd BaconComedy, Crime733EnglishUnited States of AmericaThree ex-cons buy a luggage shop to tunnel into the bank vault next door. But despite all they can do, the shop prospers...
The Bride Came C.O.D.1,941William KeighleyComedy, Romance733EnglishUnited States of AmericaA financially-strapped charter pilot hires himself to an oil tycoon to kidnap his madcap daughter and prevent her from marrying a vapid band leader.
Daffy Duck Hunt1,949Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy731EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig goes on a hunting expedition, accompanied by his dog, and they bring home a live Daffy Duck, to put into a freezer until cooking time.
Rabbit Transit1,947Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy728EnglishUnited States of AmericaThis time Bugs' race with Cecil Turtle features a rocket-powered tortoise shell.
Sun Valley Serenade1,941H. Bruce HumberstoneComedy, Music, Romance727EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhen Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.
The Woman Who Dared1,944Jean GrémillonDrama726FrenchFranceThe strength of a couple's fascination with airplanes and flight is to the detriment of their family.
Hare Conditioned1,945Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy725EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs Bunny is working in the display window of a department store when the manager tries to move him to the taxidermy department and have him stuffed.
You Were Never Duckier1,948Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy724EnglishUnited States of AmericaFinding that the prize for best duck at the National Poultry Show is only $5.00, but $5,000 for the best rooster, Daffy disguises himself as one, but then becomes the object of Henery Hawk's chicken hunt.
Racketeer Rabbit1,946Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy, Crime724EnglishUnited States of AmericaHugo and Rocky (caricatures of Edward G. Robinson and Peter Lorre) make it home to their hideout only to find Bugs already settled down there for the night.
Mississippi Hare1,949Chuck JonesAnimation, Comedy723EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter getting mixed in with a bale of cotton, Bugs ends up on a Mississippi riverboat, where he meets up with the notorious gambler Col. Shuffle.
Squatter's Rights1,946Jack HannahAnimation, Comedy723EnglishUnited States of AmericaTwo chipmunks have made a cozy little home for themselves in the wood-burning stove of an empty cabin. They sleep in a matchbox, wash up in an empty acorn shell filled with water and look at their reflections on the back of a spoon, which serves as their bathroom mirror. They even have a staircase made with a pocket comb. Invading their space are Mickey Mouse and his dog Pluto, who are all set for a swell vacation. They don't reckon on the two squatters. Pluto immediately discovers the presence of these two pests, but Mickey never finds out. All he knows is that when he tries to light the stove, the matches go out; he doesn't know the chipmunks are blowing them out. Soon, Mickey is outside chopping wood, while Pluto is alone with the chipmunks. Pluto wants blood, but he'll end up with a bottle of ketchup.
Little Gray Neck1,948Leonid AmalrikFamily, Animation722RussianSoviet UnionDefending a friend, duckling is attacked by fox and must learn to survive.
Snow Trail1,947Senkichi TaniguchiDrama, Crime722JapaneseJapanThree bank robbers, Eijima, Nojiri, and Takasugi, flee the police and escape into the mountains. At an inn high in the Japanese Alps, Eijima and Nojiri encounter a young woman and her father, as well as Honda, a mountaineer. The inn folk do not realize their guests are wanted criminals and the visitors are treated with great kindness. Honda volunteers to lead them over the mountains, but Eijima's paranoia endangers all of them as they make the perilous trip.
Pueblerina1,949Emilio FernándezDrama, Romance722SpanishMexicoAurelio Rodríguez is released from jail, and tries to start a new life by marrying Paloma and working his land. But the local landowners, the brothers González, interfere with his plans.
Birth of a Notion1,947Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy720EnglishUnited States of AmericaDaffy Duck, hoping to avoid flying south by finding a sucker who will let him stay, ends up at the house of a mad scientist and his dog, Leopold.
Swooner Crooner1,944Frank TashlinAnimation, Comedy, Music720EnglishUnited States of AmericaPorky Pig's egg faces production problems when a crooning rooster distracts the hens from their jobs.
Strangers in the House1,942Henri DecoinDrama, Crime, Mystery720FrenchFranceLoursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.
Hare Do1,949Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy719EnglishUnited States of AmericaElmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny all the way from the woods to a local movie theater, where cinema-related hijinks ensue.
An Itch in Time1,943Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy719EnglishUnited States of AmericaElmer threatens to give his dog a bath if he doesn't stop scratching, but the poor pooch is the victim of a hungry flea whose tools of the trade include pickaxes and dynamite.
No Time for Love1,943Mitchell LeisenComedy, Romance719EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn upper-class female reporter is (despite herself) attracted to a hulking laborer digging a tunnel under the Hudson River.
Hot Cross Bunny1,948Robert McKimsonAnimation, Comedy, Science Fiction718EnglishUnited States of AmericaAt Eureka Experimental Hospital, a doctor plans to switch the characteristics of a chicken into the brain and a rabbit, into each other. Bugs Bunny was registered as the experimental rabbit, Number 46.
Flesh and Fantasy1,943Julien DuvivierMystery, Romance, Thriller, Horror718EnglishUnited States of AmericaAnthology film of three tales of the supernatural. The first story is set at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The second involves a psychic who predicts murder. The third is about a man who literally meets the girl of his dreams.
Knock Knock1,940Alex LovyAnimation, Comedy718EnglishUnited States of AmericaA woodpecker (Woody) repeatedly pecks the roof of Andy Panda's and his father's home. Daddy sets out to stop it.
War Comes to America1,945Frank CapraDocumentary, War717EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe seventh and final film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight World War II propaganda film series. This entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.
Summer Light1,943Jean GrémillonDrama717FrenchFranceA shimmering glass hotel at the top of a remote Provençal mountain provides the setting for a tragicomic tapestry about an obsessive love pentangle, whose principals range from an artist to a hotel manager to a dam worker.
Castle in the Desert1,942Harry LachmanCrime, Mystery, Thriller717EnglishUnited States of AmericaCharlie Chan, with son Jimmy on a week's pass from the Army, takes up a request for help at a castle-home, miles from anywhere in the American dese...
Malombra1,942Mario SoldatiDrama, Mystery, Thriller716ItalianItalyA nineteenth-century Italian noblewoman, imprisoned in a foreboding lakeside palazzo by her uncle, comes to believe she's possessed by a long ago mistress of the manor.
Black Magic1,944Phil RosenMystery, Comedy, Horror716EnglishUnited States of AmericaChinese detective Charlie Chan solves a murder linked to the occult.
The Barracks1,945Roberto GavaldónDrama715SpanishMexicoThe film chronicles the adventures of a peasant family of the late nineteenth century to push through his work with the opposition and hatred of the rest of the villagers.
Mine Own Executioner1,947Anthony KimminsThriller, Drama715EnglishUnited KingdomFearing her husband could become a killer, a woman seeks a psychiatrist's help.
London Belongs to Me1,948Sidney GilliatDrama714EnglishUnited KingdomClassic British drama about the residents of a large terrace house in London between Christmas 1938 and September 1939. Percy Boon lives with his mother in a shared rented house with an assortment of characters in central London. Although well intentioned, he becomes mixed up with gangsters and murder. The story focuses on the effects this has on Percy and the other residents.
On Approval1,944Clive BrookComedy, Romance714EnglishUnited KingdomTwo wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
Hollywood Daffy1,946Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy713EnglishUnited States of AmericaDaffy sneaks onto the Warmer Brothers lot, eventually posing as a tour guide. Daffy spoofs a number of contemporary stars, and others appear as "themselves". He also has a number of run-ins with a studio cop.
Task Force1,949Delmer DavesDrama, Romance, War713EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
Rumors1,943Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy, War713EnglishUnited States of AmericaSnafu inadvertantly starts a panic on his base when he begins a mistaken rumour that the base is about to be bombed.
Port of Flowers1,943Keisuke KinoshitaWar, Drama, Comedy712JapaneseJapanThe sweet but naive denizens of a charming port town are hoodwinked by a couple of con men at the outset of World War II. But the hustlers’ plan backfires when they come down with severe cases of conscience. Keisuke Kinoshita’s directorial debut is a breezy, warmhearted, and often very funny crowd-pleaser that’s a testament to the filmmaker’s faith in people.
From Mayerling to Sarajevo1,940Max OphülsRomance, History, Drama712FrenchFranceFranz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.
Life with Feathers1,945Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy711EnglishUnited States of AmericaA spurned love bird tries to get Sylvester to put him out of his misery.
The Unloved Woman1,949Emilio FernándezDrama711SpanishMexicoEmilio Fernandez directs Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz in a classic tale of family and obsession. Raimunda's daughter Acacia hates her stepfather Esteban, and in order to escape her suffocating home life she's accepted a marriage proposal from a man she doesn't even love. But Esteban has become obsessed with Acacia, and in order to ensure that she doesn't leave he's plotting to murder the girl's unsuspecting fiancée. As Esteban's true nature emerges, mother and daughter must band together to support one another and make sure that their family bond remains strong even in the darkest of times.
Back from the Front1,943Jules WhiteComedy, War711EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Stooges join the war effort by enlisting at Merchant Marines. While aboard, they have a brief run-in with (a secret German Nazi officer) Lt. Dungen (Vernon Dent), and then mistake a torpedo for a beached whale. Moe says they have to kill it, and it promptly explodes. After being lost at sea for several days, they come across the SS Schicklgruber and climb aboard. Now with fully grown beards, they come across Lt. Dungen again, who does not recognize them. After realizing they are on a German war ship they eventually overtake the crew and toss them overboard.
The Gentle Sex1,943Leslie HowardComedy, Drama, War711EnglishUnited KingdomDuring the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
San Demetrio London1,943Charles FrendAction, Drama, War711EnglishUnited KingdomBased on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set afire in the middle of the Atlantic by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and then had been abandoned. When one of the lifeboats drifted back to the burning tanker the day after, and found that she still hadn't exploded, they decided to board her and put out the fires. Eventually, they managed to start the engine again and decided to try to reach Britain against all odds.
Knights Must Fall1,949Friz FrelengAnimation, Comedy710EnglishUnited States of AmericaBugs must joust with Sir Pantsalot of Drop Seat Manor when he tosses a partially eaten carrot into a suit of armor.
Bathing Buddies1,946Dick LundyAnimation, Comedy710EnglishUnited States of AmericaWoody and Wally share an apartment building. Woody's favorite pastime is playing golf... it's just a shame he plays inside the house instead of outside. Finally, Wally breaks his club and tells him not to make any more noise. Woody decides to forget his troubles by taking a bath. His bathtub is coin-operated and when he inserts a dime for the water, it falls down the drain.
Homecoming1,948Mervyn LeRoyDrama, Romance, War710EnglishUnited States of AmericaSelf-absorbed Dr. Lee Johnson enlists with the Army medical corps during World War II, more out of a feeling that it's "the thing to do" rather than deep-seated patriotism. On his first day, he's put into place by 'Snapshot', a sassy and attractive nurse. Their initial antagonism blossoms into romance. Lee then finds himself torn with guilt over being unfaithful to his wife, Penny, who's waiting for him back home.
Cat People1,942Jacques TourneurMystery, Horror, Romance6.9658EnglishUnited States of AmericaA Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
Saboteur1,942Alfred HitchcockThriller6.9532EnglishUnited States of AmericaAircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon1,949John FordDrama, Western6.9394EnglishUnited States of AmericaOn the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
Heaven Can Wait1,943Ernst LubitschComedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama6.9242EnglishUnited States of AmericaSpoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.
The Uninvited1,944Lewis AllenMystery, Horror, Fantasy, Romance6.9226EnglishUnited States of AmericaA pair of siblings from London [Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey] purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, England. Only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price, and soon they’re caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave. Rich in atmosphere, The Uninvited, directed by Lewis Allen, was groundbreaking for the seriousness with which it treated the supernatural, haunted house genre, and it remains an elegant and eerie experience, featuring a classic score by Victor Young. A tragic family past, a mysteriously locked room, cold chills, bumps in the night - this gothic Hollywood classic has it all.
Ministry of Fear1,944Fritz LangCrime, Mystery, Thriller6.9193EnglishUnited States of AmericaStephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.
D.O.A.1,949Rudolph MatéMystery, Thriller, Crime6.9190EnglishUnited States of AmericaFrank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
They Live by Night1,949Nicholas RayCrime, Romance, Drama6.9177EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
Der Fuehrer's Face1,943Jack KinneyAnimation, Comedy, Music6.9165EnglishUnited States of AmericaA marching band of Germans, Italians, and Japanese march through the streets of swastika-motif Nutziland, serenading "Der Fuehrer's Face." Donald Duck, not living in the region by choice, struggles to make do with disgusting Nazi food rations and then with his day of toil at a Nazi artillery factory. After a nervous breakdown, Donald awakens to find that his experience was in fact a nightmare.
Woman of the Year1,942George StevensComedy, Romance, Drama6.9162EnglishUnited States of AmericaRival reporters Sam Craig and Tess Harding fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess' hectic lifestyle.
Pride and Prejudice1,940Robert Z. LeonardDrama, Romance6.9151EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
Jane Eyre1,943Robert StevensonDrama, Romance6.9149EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Five Graves to Cairo1,943Billy WilderWar, Thriller, Drama6.9145EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
I Was a Male War Bride1,949Howard HawksComedy, Romance, War6.9142EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter marrying an American lieutenant with whom he was assigned to work in post-war Germany, a French captain attempts to find a way to accompany her back to the States under the terms of the War Bride Act.
Hangmen Also Die!1,943Fritz LangDrama, Thriller, War6.9138EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, surgeon Dr. Franticek Svoboda, a Czech patriot, assassinates the brutal "Hangman of Europe", Reichsprotektor Reinhard Heydrich, and is wounded in the process. In his attempt to escape, he is helped by history professor Stephen Novotny and his daughter Mascha.
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer1,947Irving ReisComedy, Romance6.9137EnglishUnited States of AmericaTeenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.
They Drive by Night1,940Raoul WalshDrama, Crime, Thriller6.9132EnglishUnited States of AmericaJoe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
Yellow Sky1,948William A. WellmanWestern6.9122EnglishUnited States of AmericaIn 1867, a gang robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws encounter a ghost town called Yellow Sky and its only residents, a hostile young woman and her grandfather.
Man Hunt1,941Fritz LangThriller, War6.9122EnglishUnited States of AmericaShortly before the start of WW2, renowned British big-game hunter Alan Thorndike, vacationing in Bavaria, has Hitler in his gun sight. He is captured, beaten, left for dead, and escapes back to London where he is hounded by Nazi agents and aided by a young woman.
A Canterbury Tale1,944Michael PowellMystery, War, Drama6.9122EnglishUnited KingdomThree modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
49th Parallel1,941Michael PowellWar, Thriller6.9117EnglishUnited KingdomIn the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.
Les Dames du bois de Boulogne1,945Robert BressonDrama, Romance6.9116FrenchFranceA love story that follows the maneuverings of a society lady as she connives to initiate a scandalous affair between her aristocratic ex-lover and a prostitute.
Superman1,941Dave FleischerAction, Animation, Family, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy6.9116EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter The Daily Planet receives a letter from a mad scientist threatening to wreak destruction with his Electrothanasia Ray, Lois Lane heads out in the hopes of getting more information for a news story.
The House of Fear1,945Roy William NeillMystery, Crime, Horror6.9110EnglishUnited States of AmericaThe Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
Act of Violence1,949Fred ZinnemannThriller6.9106EnglishUnited States of AmericaA former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on making Frank pay for his past deeds.
Chef Donald1,941Jack KingAnimation, Comedy6.9100EnglishUnited States of AmericaDonald decides to try cooking along with a radio show.
Passport to Pimlico1,949Henry CorneliusComedy6.995EnglishUnited KingdomWhen an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
The Razor's Edge1,946Edmund GouldingDrama, Romance6.994EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death1,943Roy William NeillMystery, Crime, Horror6.991EnglishUnited States of AmericaDuring WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
The More the Merrier1,943George StevensComedy, Romance6.990EnglishUnited States of AmericaIt's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully expecting a suitable female tenent. What she gets instead is mischievous, middle-aged Benjamin Dingle. Dingle talks her into subletting to him and then promptly sublets half of his half to young, irreverent Joe Carter - creating a situation tailor-made for comedy and romance.
The Man Who Came to Dinner1,941William KeighleyComedy, Romance6.990EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
Christmas in July1,940Preston SturgesComedy, Romance6.988EnglishUnited States of AmericaAn office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
Holiday Affair1,949Don HartmanComedy, Romance, Drama6.986EnglishUnited States of AmericaJust before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
Totò le Mokò1,949Carlo Ludovico BragagliaComedy6.985ItalianItalyMobster Pepé Le Mokò dies during a shootout with the police. His gang decide that his successor will be a relative of his from Naples: Antonio Lumaconi (Totò Le Mokò), a street musician.
Possessed1,947Curtis BernhardtDrama, Thriller, Romance6.985EnglishUnited States of AmericaAfter being found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, a severely catatonic woman tells a doctor the complex story of how she wound up there.
No Regrets for Our Youth1,946Akira KurosawaDrama6.984JapaneseJapanAfter her anti-fascist professor father is dismissed, Yukie navigates love, political repression, and wartime upheaval—ultimately forging her own path in pre- and post-WWII Japan.
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery1,946Robert ClampettAnimation, Comedy, Mystery6.980EnglishUnited States of AmericaWhile reading his favorite comic book, Daffy accidentally knocks himself unconscious and dreams he's Duck Twacy, famous detective, trying to solve the case of the missing piggy banks. Taking a streetcar (conducted by Porky Pig, in a non-speaking cameo role) to the gangsters' hideout, he meets up with such grotesque criminals as Pickle Puss, Eighty-Eight Teeth and Neon Noodle.
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