List of American films of 1942

A list of American films released in 1942. Bob Hope hosted the 15th Academy Awards ceremony at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The winner of the Outstanding Motion Picture (later: Best Picture) category was MGM's Mrs. Miniver.

The other nine nominated pictures were 49th Parallel; Kings Row; The Magnificent Ambersons; The Pied Piper; The Pride of the Yankees; Random Harvest; The Talk of the Town; Wake Island; and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Casablanca was released in 1942, but won its three Oscars in 1944.

A-B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
A-Haunting We Will Go Alfred L. Werker Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dante the Magician, Sheila Ryan Comedy 20th Century Fox
Across the Pacific John Huston Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Charles Halton Thriller Warner Bros.
The Adventures of Martin Eden Sidney Salkow Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor, Evelyn Keyes Drama Columbia
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Bernard Vorhaus Dennis O'Keefe, Ruth Terry, Gloria Dickson Mystery Republic
The Affairs of Martha Jules Dassin Marsha Hunt, Richard Carlson, Marjorie Main Romance MGM
Alias Boston Blackie Lew Landers Chester Morris, Adele Mara, George E. Stone Mystery Columbia
All Through the Night Vincent Sherman Humphrey Bogart, Conrad Veidt, Kaaren Verne Thriller Warner Bros.
Almost Married Charles Lamont Jane Frazee, Robert Paige, Eugene Pallette Comedy Universal
Along the Sundown Trail Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Lee Powell, Julie Duncan Western PRC
Always in My Heart Jo Graham Kay Francis, Walter Huston, Gloria Warren Drama Warner Bros.
American Empire William C. McGann Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford Western Paramount
Andy Hardy's Double Life George B. Seitz Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Fay Holden Comedy MGM
Apache Trail Richard Thorpe Lloyd Nolan, Donna Reed, Ann Ayars Western MGM
Arabian Nights John Rawlins Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Sabu Adventure Universal
Are Husbands Necessary? Norman Taurog Ray Milland, Betty Field, Patricia Morison Comedy Paramount
Arizona Roundup Robert Emmett Tansey Tom Keene, Frank Yaconelli Western Monogram
Arizona Stage Coach S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Nell O'Day Western Monogram
Arizona Terrors George Sherman Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Army Surgeon A. Edward Sutherland Jane Wyatt, James Ellison, Kent Taylor Drama RKO
Atlantic Convoy Lew Landers Bruce Bennett, Virginia Field, Larry Parks, Lloyd Bridges War Columbia
Baby Face Morgan Arthur Dreifuss Mary Carlisle, Richard Cromwell, Robert Armstrong Comedy crime PRC
Bad Men of the Hills William Berke Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Luana Walters Western Columbia
Bambi David Hand Animated RKO, Disney
Bandit Ranger Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Joan Barclay Western RKO
The Bashful Bachelor Malcolm St. Clair Lum and Abner, ZaSu Pitts Comedy RKO
Behind the Eight Ball Edward F. Cline Carol Bruce, Dick Foran Comedy Universal Pictures
Bells of Capistrano William Morgan Gene Autry, Virginia Grey Western Republic
Below the Border Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Berlin Correspondent Eugene Forde Virginia Gilmore, Dana Andrews, Mona Maris Thriller 20th Century Fox
Between Us Girls Henry Koster Diana Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Kay Francis Comedy Universal
Beyond the Blue Horizon Alfred Santell Dorothy Lamour, Richard Denning, Patricia Morison Adventure Paramount
The Big Shot Lewis Seiler Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning Crime Warner Bros.
The Big Street Irving Reis Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane Drama RKO
Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Joan Barclay Western PRC
Billy the Kid Trapped Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Anne Jeffreys Western PRC
Black Dragons William Nigh Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, Robert Frazer Thriller Monogram
The Black Swan Henry King Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Laird Cregar Adventure 20th Century Fox
Blondie's Blessed Event Frank R. Strayer Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Jonathan Hale Comedy Columbia
Blondie Goes to College Frank R. Strayer Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Janet Blair Comedy Columbia
Blondie for Victory Frank R. Strayer Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Stuart Erwin Comedy Columbia
Blue, White and Perfect Herbert I. Leeds Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, Helene Reynolds Mystery 20th Century Fox
Bombay Clipper John Rawlins William Gargan, Maria Montez, Irene Hervey Thriller Universal
Bombs Over Burma Joseph H. Lewis Anna May Wong, Noel Madison War PRC
The Boogie Man Will Get You Lew Landers Boris Karloff Comedy
Horror		 Columbia
Boot Hill Bandits S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Jean Brooks Western Monogram
Border Roundup Sam Newfield George F. Houston, Dennis Moore Western PRC
Born to Sing Edward Ludwig Virginia Weidler, Douglas McPhail Musical MGM
The Boss of Big Town Arthur Dreifuss Florence Rice, John Litel, H. B. Warner Crime PRC
Boss of Hangtown Mesa Joseph H. Lewis Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, William Farnum Western Universal
Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood Michael Gordon Chester Morris, Constance Worth Mystery Columbia
Bowery at Midnight Wallace Fox Bela Lugosi, John Archer, Wanda McKay Horror Monogram
Broadway William A. Seiter George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Janet Blair Crime musical Universal
Broadway Big Shot William Beaudine Ralph Byrd, Virginia Vale, Herbert Rawlinson Drama PRC
Brooklyn Orchid Kurt Neumann William Bendix, Grace Bradley Comedy United Artists
The Bugle Sounds S. Sylvan Simon Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main, Donna Reed War MGM
Bullet Scars D. Ross Lederman Regis Toomey, Howard Da Silva, Adele Longmire Crime drama Warner Bros.
Bullets for Bandits Wallace Fox Tex Ritter, Wild Bill Elliott Western Columbia
Busses Roar D. Ross Lederman Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Eleanor Parker Crime drama Warner Bros.
Butch Minds the Baby Albert S. Rogell Virginia Bruce, Broderick Crawford, Dick Foran Comedy Universal

C-D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Cadets on Parade Lew Landers Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Raymond Hatton Drama Columbia
Cairo W. S. Van Dyke Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Young, Lionel Atwill Comedy thriller MGM
Call of the Canyon Joseph Santley Gene Autry, Ruth Terry Western Republic
Call Out the Marines Frank Ryan Victor McLaglen, Edmund Lowe, Binnie Barnes Comedy 20th Century Fox
Calling Dr. Gillespie Harold S. Bucquet Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed Drama MGM
Canal Zone Lew Landers Chester Morris, Harriet Nelson, Larry Parks Action Columbia
Captains of the Clouds Michael Curtiz James Cagney, Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall War Warner Bros.
Careful, Soft Shoulders Oliver H. P. Garrett Virginia Bruce, James Ellison, Sheila Ryan Comedy 20th Century Fox
Casablanca Michael Curtiz Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid, Dooley Wilson, Peter Lorre Drama, Romance Warner Bros.; Academy Award Best Picture in 1943
Castle in the Desert Harry Lachman Sidney Toler, Arleen Whelan Mystery 20th Century Fox
Cat People Jacques Tourneur Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph Horror RKO;
China Girl Henry Hathaway Gene Tierney, George Montgomery, Lynn Bari Drama 20th Century Fox
City of Silent Men William Nigh Frank Albertson, June Lang, Jan Wiley Crime PRC
A Close Call for Ellery Queen James P. Hogan William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, Kay Linaker Mystery Columbia
Code of the Outlaw John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler Western Republic
Come on Danger Edward Killy Tim Holt, Ray Whitley Western RKO
Commandos Strike at Dawn John Farrow Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish War Columbia
The Corpse Vanishes Wallace Fox Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters Horror Monogram
Counter-Espionage Edward Dmytryk Warren William, Forrest Tucker, Hillary Brooke Mystery Columbia
The Courtship of Andy Hardy George B. Seitz Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Donna Reed Comedy MGM
Cowboy Serenade William Morgan Gene Autry, Fay McKenzie Western Republic
Criminal Investigator Jean Yarbrough Robert Lowery, Edith Fellows, John Miljan Mystery Monogram
Crossroads Jack Conway William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Claire Trevor Mystery MGM
The Cyclone Kid George Sherman Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Danger in the Pacific Lewis D. Collins Don Terry, Louise Allbritton Spy Universal
Daring Young Man Frank R. Strayer Joe E. Brown, Marguerite Chapman, William Wright Comedy Columbia
A Date with the Falcon Irving Reis George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Allen Jenkins Mystery RKO
The Dawn Express Albert Herman Michael Whalen, Anne Nagel, Constance Worth Thriller PRC
Dawn on the Great Divide Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Mona Barrie, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Deep in the Heart of Texas Elmer Clifton Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen James P. Hogan William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, John Litel Mystery Columbia
Desperate Journey Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, Raymond Massey War Warner Bros.
Destination Unknown Ray Taylor William Gargan, Irene Hervey, Turhan Bey Thriller Universal
The Devil's Trail Lambert Hillyer Wild Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Noah Beery Western Monogram
Don't Get Personal Charles Lamont Jane Frazee, Anne Gwynne Comedy Universal
Down Rio Grande Way William Berke Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden Western Columbia
Down Texas Way Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Luana Walters Western Monogram
Dr. Broadway Anthony Mann Macdonald Carey, Jean Phillips Mystery Paramount
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant Willis Goldbeck Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Susan Peters Drama MGM
Dr. Kildare's Victory W. S. Van Dyke Lew Ayres, Ann Ayars, Lionel Barrymore Drama MGM
Dr. Renault's Secret Harry Lachman J. Carrol Naish, George Zucco, Lynne Roberts Horror 20th Century Fox
Drums of the Congo Christy Cabanne Ona Munson, Stuart Erwin, Peggy Moran Adventure Universal
Duke of the Navy William Beaudine Ralph Byrd, Stubby Kruger, Veda Ann Borg Comedy PRC

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Eagle Squadron Arthur Lubin Robert Stack, Diana Barrymore War Universal
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen James P. Hogan William Gargan, Gale Sondergaard, Margaret Lindsay Mystery Columbia
Escape from Crime D. Ross Lederman Richard Travis, Jackie Gleason, Julie Bishop Crime Warner Bros.
Escape from Hong Kong William Nigh Marjorie Lord, Leo Carrillo Mystery Universal
Eyes in the Night Fred Zinnemann Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed Mystery MGM
Eyes of the Underworld Roy William Neill Richard Dix, Wendy Barrie, Don Porter Drama Universal
The Falcon's Brother Stanley Logan George Sanders, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph Mystery RKO
The Falcon Takes Over Irving Reis George Sanders, Lynn Bari, Allen Jenkins Mystery RKO
Fall In Kurt Neumann William Tracy, Jean Porter Comedy United Artists
Fingers at the Window Charles Lederer Lew Ayres, Laraine Day, Basil Rathbone Mystery MGM
The Fleet's In Victor Schertzinger Dorothy Lamour, William Holden, Betty Hutton Musical Paramount
Flight Lieutenant Sidney Salkow Pat O'Brien, Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes Drama Columbia
Fly-by-Night Robert Siodmak Richard Carlson, Nancy Kelly, Albert Bassermann Thriller Paramount
Flying Tigers David Miller John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee War Republic
Flying with Music George Archainbaud Marjorie Woodworth, George Givot Musical United Artists
Footlight Serenade Gregory Ratoff Betty Grable, John Payne, Victor Mature Comedy 20th Century Fox
Foreign Agent William Beaudine John Shelton, Gale Storm, Ivan Lebedeff Crime drama Monogram
The Forest Rangers George Marshall Fred MacMurray, Susan Hayward, Paulette Goddard Drama Paramount
For Me and My Gal Busby Berkeley Judy Garland, Gene Kelly Musical MGM
Four Jacks and a Jill Jack Hively Ray Bolger, Desi Arnaz, June Havoc, Anne Shirley Musical RKO
Freckles Comes Home Jean Yarbrough Gale Storm, Johnny Downs, Mantan Moreland Comedy Monogram
Friendly Enemies Allan Dwan Charles Winninger, Charles Ruggles, Nancy Kelly Drama United Artists
Frisco Lil Erle C. Kenton Irene Hervey, Kent Taylor, Jerome Cowan Drama Universal

G-H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Gallant Lady William Beaudine Rose Hobart, Jane Novak Sidney Blackmer Drama PRC
The Gay Sisters Irving Rapper Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Geraldine Fitzgerald Drama Warner Bros.
A Gentleman After Dark Edwin L. Marin Miriam Hopkins, Brian Donlevy, Preston Foster Crime United Artists
A Gentleman at Heart Ray McCarey Cesar Romero, Carole Landis, Milton Berle Comedy 20th Century Fox
Gentleman Jim Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Alan Hale Bio-pic Warner Bros.
George Washington Slept Here William Keighley Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn Comedy Warner Bros.
Get Hep to Love Charles Lamont Gloria Jean, Donald O'Connor, Jane Frazee, Peggy Ryan Musical comedy Universal
The Ghost of Frankenstein Erle C. Kenton Lon Chaney Jr., Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy Horror Universal
Ghost Town Law Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
The Girl from Alaska Nick Grinde Jean Parker, Ray Middleton, Jerome Cowan Western Republic
Girl Trouble Harold D. Schuster Don Ameche, Joan Bennett Comedy 20th Century Fox
Girls' Town Victor Halperin Edith Fellows, June Storey, Alice White, Anna Q. Nilsson Drama PRC
Give Out, Sisters Edward F. Cline The Andrews Sisters, Dan Dailey, Donald O'Connor Musical Universal
The Glass Key Stuart Heisler Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix Film noir Paramount; remake of 1935 film
Grand Central Murder S. Sylvan Simon Van Heflin, Cecilia Parker, Virginia Grey Mystery MGM
The Great Gildersleeve Gordon Douglas Harold Peary, Jane Darwell Comedy RKO
The Great Man's Lady William A. Wellman Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy Western Paramount
The Great Impersonation John Rawlins Ralph Bellamy, Evelyn Ankers, Kaaren Verne Drama Universal
Halfway to Shanghai John Rawlins Kent Taylor, Irene Hervey, Henry Stephenson Adventure Universal
Hay Foot Fred Guiol William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Elyse Knox Comedy United Artists
Heart of the Golden West Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Ruth Terry, Smiley Burnette Western Republic
Heart of the Rio Grande William Morgan Gene Autry, Fay McKenzie, Edith Fellows Western Republic
Hello, Annapolis Lew Landers Tom Brown, Jean Parker, Larry Parks Comedy Columbia
Henry Aldrich, Editor Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Olive Blakeney, Rita Quigley Comedy Paramount
Henry and Dizzy Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Mary Anderson, John Litel Comedy Paramount
Her Cardboard Lover George Cukor Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, George Sanders Comedy MGM
Here We Go Again Allan Dwan Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Edgar Bergen Comedy RKO
The Hidden Hand Benjamin Stoloff Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser, Julie Bishop Drama Warner Bros.
Highways by Night Peter Godfrey Richard Carlson, Jane Randolph, Barton MacLane Drama RKO
Hi, Neighbor Charles Lamont Jean Parker John Archer, Janet Beecher Comedy Republic
Hillbilly Blitzkrieg Roy Mack Bud Duncan, Edgar Kennedy, Cliff Nazarro Comedy Monogram
Hitler – Dead or Alive Nick Grinde Ward Bond, Dorothy Tree, Warren Hymer Thriller Independent
Holiday Inn Mark Sandrich Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale Musical Paramount
Home in Wyomin' William Morgan Gene Autry, Fay McKenzie Western Republic
House of Errors Bernard B. Ray Harry Langdon, Marian Marsh, Betty Blythe Comedy PRC

I-J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Live on Danger Sam White Chester Morris, Jean Parker Suspense Paramount
I Married a Witch René Clair Veronica Lake, Fredric March, Susan Hayward Romantic comedy United Artists
I Married an Angel W. S. Van Dyke Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy Musical MGM
I Was Framed D. Ross Lederman Julie Bishop, Tod Andrews Mystery Warner Bros.
Ice-Capades Revue Bernard Vorhaus Ellen Drew, Richard Denning, Jerry Colonna Comedy Republic
Iceland H. Bruce Humberstone Sonja Henie, John Payne, Jack Oakie Musical 20th Century Fox
In Old California William C. McGann John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker Western Republic
In This Our Life John Huston Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent Drama Warner Bros.
Invisible Agent Edwin L. Marin Ilona Massey, Jon Hall, Peter Lorre War Universal
Inside the Law Hamilton MacFadden Wallace Ford, Luana Walters Crime comedy PRC
Isle of Missing Men Richard Oswald John Howard, Helen Gilbert, Gilbert Roland Drama Monogram
It Happened in Flatbush Ray McCarey Lloyd Nolan, Carole Landis, Sara Allgood Sports comedy 20th Century Fox
It's All True Orson Welles, Norman Foster Unfinished film shot in South America
Jackass Mail Norman Z. McLeod Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main, J. Carrol Naish Western MGM
Jail House Blues Albert S. Rogell Nat Pendleton, Anne Gwynne, Robert Paige Comedy Universal
Jesse James, Jr. George Sherman Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Joan of Ozark Joseph Santley Judy Canova, Joe E. Brown, Jerome Cowan Comedy Republic
Joan of Paris Robert Stevenson Michèle Morgan, Paul Henreid, Laird Cregar War RKO
Joe Smith, American Richard Thorpe Robert Young, Marsha Hunt Drama MGM
Johnny Doughboy John H. Auer Jane Withers, Ruth Donnelly, Henry Wilcoxon Comedy Republic
Johnny Eager Mervyn LeRoy Robert Taylor, Lana Turner Film noir MGM
Journey for Margaret W. S. Van Dyke Robert Young, Laraine Day, Fay Bainter, Nigel Bruce Drama MGM
Juke Box Jenny Harold Young Ken Murray, Harriet Hilliard, Iris Adrian Comedy Universal
Juke Girl Curtis Bernhardt Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan, Gene Lockhart Drama Warner Bros.
Jungle Book Zoltan Korda Sabu, Joseph Calleia Adventure United Artists
Jungle Siren Sam Newfield Ann Corio, Buster Crabbe, Arno Frey Adventure PRC
Junior Army Lew Landers Freddie Bartholomew, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall Drama Columbia
Just Off Broadway Herbert I. Leeds Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Phil Silvers Mystery 20th Century Fox

K-L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Kid Glove Killer Fred Zinnemann Van Heflin, Marsha Hunt Crime MGM
King of the Mounties William Witney Allan Lane, Peggy Drake Action Republic
King of the Stallions Edward Finney Dave O'Brien, Rick Vallin, Chief Thundercloud Western Monogram
Kings Row Sam Wood Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan, Robert Cummings Drama Warner Bros.; nominated Academy Award for Best Picture
Klondike Fury William K. Howard Edmund Lowe, Lucile Fairbanks, Ralph Morgan Adventure Monogram
Lady for a Night Leigh Jason John Wayne, Joan Blondell, Ray Middleton Drama Republic
Lady from Chungking William Nigh Anna May Wong, Harold Huber, Mae Clarke War PRC
Lady Gangster Robert Florey Faye Emerson, Julie Bishop Crime Warner Bros.
The Lady Has Plans Sidney Lanfield Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Roland Young Comedy Paramount
Lady in a Jam Gregory LaCava Irene Dunne, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles Comedy Universal
The Lady Is Willing Mitchell Leisen Marlene Dietrich, Fred MacMurray Comedy Columbia; Remake of 1934 film
Land of the Open Range Edward Killy Tim Holt, Janet Waldo Western RKO
Larceny, Inc. Lloyd Bacon Edward G. Robinson, Jane Wyman, Broderick Crawford Crime Comedy Warner Bros.
Laugh Your Blues Away Charles Barton Jinx Falkenburg, Bert Gordon, Isobel Elsom Comedy Columbia
Law and Order Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Wanda McKay Western PRC
Law of the Jungle Jean Yarbrough Arline Judge, John King, Drama Monogram
Lawless Plainsmen William Berke Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Luana Walters Western Columbia
Let's Get Tough! Wallace Fox East Side Kids, Florence Rice Comedy Monogram
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty Irving Pichel Ida Lupino, Monty Woolley, Cornel Wilde Drama 20th Century Fox
Little Joe, the Wrangler Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
Little Tokyo, U.S.A. Otto Brower Preston Foster, Brenda Joyce, June Duprez Thriller 20th Century Fox
The Living Ghost William Beaudine James Dunn, Joan Woodbury Suspense Monogram
The Lone Prairie William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
The Lone Rider in Cheyenne Sam Newfield George Houston, Al St. John, Dennis Moore Western PRC
Lone Star Ranger James Tinling John Kimbrough, Sheila Ryan Western 20th Century Fox
The Lone Star Vigilantes Wallace Fox Wild Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Luana Walters Western Columbia
Lost Canyon Lesley Selander William Boyd, Lola Lane Western United Artists
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe Harry Lachman Linda Darnell, Shepperd Strudwick, Virginia Gilmore Drama 20th Century Fox
Lucky Ghost William Beaudine Mantan Moreland, F. E. Miller Comedy Independent
Lucky Jordan Frank Tuttle Alan Ladd, Helen Walker, Sheldon Leonard Comedy thriller Paramount
Lucky Legs Charles Barton Jinx Falkenburg, Leslie Brooks, Russell Hayden Comedy Columbia
Lure of the Islands Jean Yarbrough Margie Hart, Robert Lowery, Gale Storm Adventure Monogram

M-N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Mad Doctor of Market Street Joseph H. Lewis Lionel Atwill, Anne Nagel, Claire Dodd, Una Merkel Horror Universal
The Mad Martindales Alfred L. Werker Jane Withers, Marjorie Weaver, Alan Mowbray Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Mad Monster Sam Newfield George Zucco, Anne Nagel, Glenn Strange Horror PRC
Madame Spy Roy William Neill Constance Bennett, Don Porter, John Litel Spy Universal
The Magnificent Ambersons Orson Welles Joseph Cotten, Anne Baxter, Dolores Costello, Agnes Moorehead, Tim Holt Drama, Romance RKO
The Magnificent Dope Walter Lang Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari, Don Ameche Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Major and the Minor Billy Wilder Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Rita Johnson Comedy Paramount
The Male Animal Elliott Nugent Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie Romantic comedy Warner Bros.
Man from Cheyenne Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Sally Payne Western Republic
Man from Headquarters Jean Yarbrough Frank Albertson, Joan Woodbury, Byron Foulger Comedy crime Monogram
The Man in the Trunk Malcolm St. Clair Lynne Roberts, Raymond Walburn, J. Carrol Naish Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Man Who Came to Dinner William Keighley Monty Woolley, Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Billie Burke Comedy Warner Bros.
The Man Who Returned to Life Lew Landers Lucile Fairbanks, John Howard Drama Columbia
The Man Who Wouldn't Die Herbert I. Leeds Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Henry Wilcoxon Mystery 20th Century Fox
Man with Two Lives Phil Rosen Edward Norris, Marlo Dwyer Fantasy thriller Monogram
A Man's World Charles Barton William Wright, Marguerite Chapman, Larry Parks, Wynne Gibson Thriller Columbia
Manila Calling Herbert I. Leeds Lloyd Nolan, Carole Landis, Cornel Wilde Drama 20th Century Fox
Maisie Gets Her Man Roy Del Ruth Ann Sothern, Red Skelton, Allen Jenkins Comedy MGM
The Mayor of 44th Street Alfred E. Green George Murphy, Anne Shirley, Richard Barthelmess Comedy RKO
The McGuerins from Brooklyn Kurt Neumann William Bendix, Grace Bradley Comedy United Artists
Meet the Stewarts Alfred E. Green William Holden, Frances Dee Comedy Columbia[1]
Men of San Quentin William Beaudine Eleanor Stewart, Dick Curtis Crime drama PRC
Men of Texas Ray Enright Robert Stack, Jackie Cooper, Broderick Crawford Western Universal
Mexican Spitfire at Sea Leslie Goodwins Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Zasu Pitts Comedy RKO
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost Leslie Goodwins Lupe Vélez, Buddy Rogers, Elisabeth Risdon Comedy RKO
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant Leslie Goodwins Lupe Vélez, Walter Reed, Elisabeth Risdon Comedy RKO
Miss Annie Rooney Edwin L. Marin Shirley Temple, Dickie Moore, Guy Kibbee Drama United Artists
Miss V from Moscow Albert Herman Lola Lane, Noel Madison, Paul Weigel Spy drama PRC
Mississippi Gambler John Rawlins Kent Taylor, Frances Langford, John Litel Crime Universal
Mokey Wells Root Donna Reed, Dan Dailey Drama MGM
Moonlight in Havana Anthony Mann Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Marjorie Lord Drama Universal
Moonlight Masquerade John H. Auer Dennis O'Keefe, Jane Frazee Comedy Republic
The Moon and Sixpence Albert Lewin George Sanders, Herbert Marshall, Elena Verdugo Drama United Artists
Moontide Archie Mayo Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino, Claude Rains Drama 20th Century Fox
Mr. and Mrs. North Robert B. Sinclair Gracie Allen, Paul Kelly, Rose Hobart Mystery MGM
Mr. Wise Guy William Nigh East Side Kids, Billy Gilbert, Joan Barclay Comedy Monogram
Mrs. Miniver William Wyler Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright War drama MGM; won 6 Oscars including Garson, Wright and Best Picture
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Norman Taurog Fay Bainter, Hugh Herbert Comedy Paramount
Mug Town Ray Taylor Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Grace McDonald Comedy Universal
The Mummy's Tomb Harold Young Lon Chaney Jr., Dick Foran, Elyse Knox Horror Universal
Murder in the Big House B. Reeves Eason Van Johnson, Faye Emerson Crime Warner Bros.
My Favorite Blonde Sidney Lanfield Bob Hope, Madeleine Carroll, Gale Sondergaard, George Zucco Comedy Paramount
My Favorite Spy Tay Garnett Kay Kyser, Ellen Drew, Jane Wyman Comedy RKO
My Gal Sal Irving Cummings Rita Hayworth, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Phil Silvers Musical biopic 20th Century Fox
My Heart Belongs to Daddy Robert Siodmak Richard Carlson, Martha O'Driscoll, Cecil Kellaway Comedy Paramount
My Sister Eileen Alexander Hall Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne Janet Blair Comedy, Musical Columbia; Remade as 1955 film
The Mysterious Rider Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Caroline Burke Western PRC
The Mystery of Marie Roget Phil Rosen Maria Montez, Patric Knowles, John Litel Suspense Universal
The Navy Comes Through A. Edward Sutherland Pat O'Brien, George Murphy, Jane Wyatt Drama RKO
Nazi Agent Jules Dassin Conrad Veidt, Ann Ayars, Frank Reicher Spy thriller MGM
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge Wallace Fox East Side Kids, Ann Gillis Comedy Monogram
The Night Before the Divorce Robert Siodmak Lynn Bari, Mary Beth Hughes, Nils Asther Comedy 20th Century Fox
Night in New Orleans William Clemens Patricia Morison, Preston Foster, Albert Dekker Mystery Paramount
Night Monster Ford Beebe Bela Lugosi Lionel Atwill, Irene Hervey Mystery horror Universal
Night Plane from Chungking Ralph Murphy Robert Preston War drama Paramount
A Night to Remember Richard Wallace Loretta Young, Brian Aherne Drama Columbia
Nightmare Tim Whelan Diana Barrymore, Brian Donlevy, Henry Daniell Crime Universal Pictures
North of the Rockies Lambert Hillyer Wild Bill Elliott, Shirley Patterson, Larry Parks Western Columbia
North to the Klondike Erle C. Kenton Broderick Crawford, Evelyn Ankers Western Universal
Northwest Rangers Joseph M. Newman William Lundigan, Patricia Dane Drama MGM
Not a Ladies' Man Lew Landers Paul Kelly, Fay Wray, Douglas Croft Drama Columbia
Now, Voyager Irving Rapper Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper Drama Warner Bros.; won Oscar for Music Score

O-P

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Obliging Young Lady Richard Wallace Joan Carroll, Ruth Warrick, Eve Arden Comedy RKO
The Old Chisholm Trail Elmer Clifton Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
The Old Homestead Frank McDonald Anne Jeffreys, Maris Wrixon Comedy Republic
The Omaha Trail Edward Buzzell James Craig, Pamela Blake Western MGM
Once Upon a Honeymoon Leo McCarey Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Walter Slezak Romantic Comedy RKO
One Thrilling Night William Beaudine Wanda McKay, John Beal Romantic Comedy Monogram
On the Sunny Side Harold D. Schuster Roddy McDowall, Jane Darwell, Katharine Alexander Comedy 20th Century Fox
Orchestra Wives Archie Mayo Ann Rutherford, George Montgomery, Glenn Miller Musical 20th Century Fox
Outlaws of Boulder Pass Sam Newfield George Houston, Al St. John, Dennis Moore Western PRC
Outlaws of Pine Ridge William Witney Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick, Noah Beery Western Republic
Over My Dead Body Malcolm St. Clair Milton Berle, Mary Beth Hughes, Reginald Denny Comedy 20th Century Fox
Overland to Deadwood William Berke Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Leslie Brooks Western Columbia
Overland Stagecoach Sam Newfield Robert Livingston, Al St. John, Julie Duncan Western PRC
Pacific Rendezvous George Sidney Lee Bowman, Jean Rogers, Mona Maris Drama MGM
The Palm Beach Story Preston Sturges Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallée Screwball Comedy Paramount
Panama Hattie Norman Z. McLeod Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, Marsha Hunt Musical MGM
The Panther's Claw William Beaudine Sidney Blackmer, Rick Vallin, Herbert Rawlinson Mystery PRC
Parachute Nurse Charles Barton Marguerite Chapman, William Wright, Louise Allbritton Drama Columbia
Pardon My Gun William Berke Charles Starrett, Alma Carroll Western Columbia; Remake of 1930 film
Pardon My Sarong Erle C. Kenton Abbott and Costello, Virginia Bruce, Lionel Atwill Comedy Universal
Pardon My Stripes John H. Auer Sheila Ryan, William Henry, Edgar Kennedy Comedy Republic
The Pay Off Arthur Dreifuss Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, Evelyn Brent Crime Drama PRC[2]
Perils of Nyoka William Witney Kay Aldridge Action, Adventure Republic
Phantom Killer William Beaudine Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury Romance, Mystery Monogram
The Phantom Plainsmen John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Lois Collier Western Republic
The Pied Piper Irving Pichel Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter War 20th Century Fox
Pierre of the Plains George B. Seitz Ruth Hussey, Bruce Cabot, Reginald Owen, Evelyn Ankers Adventure MGM
Pirates of the Prairie Howard Bretherton Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards, Nell O'Day Western RKO
Pittsburgh Lewis Seiler John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott Drama Universal
Police Bullets Jean Yarbrough Joan Marsh, John Archer Crime Monogram
The Postman Didn't Ring Harold D. Schuster Brenda Joyce, Richard Travis, Spencer Charters Comedy 20th Century Fox
Powder Town Rowland V. Lee Edmond O'Brien, Victor McLaglen, June Havoc Drama RKO
Prairie Gunsmoke Lambert Hillyer Wild Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Virginia Carroll Western Columbia
Prairie Pals Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Lee Powell Western PRC
The Pride of the Yankees Sam Wood Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Walter Brennan, Babe Ruth Biopic, Sports RKO;
Priorities on Parade Albert S. Rogell Ann Miller, Johnnie Johnston, Betty Jane Rhodes Musical Paramount
Prisoner of Japan Arthur Ripley Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael, Corinna Mura Thriller PRC
Private Buckaroo Edward F. Cline The Andrews Sisters, Harry James, Joe E. Lewis Musical Universal
Private Snuffy Smith Edward F. Cline Bud Duncan, Edgar Kennedy Comedy Monogram

Q-R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Queen of Broadway Sam Newfield Rochelle Hudson, Buster Crabbe, Paul Bryar Drama PRC
Quiet Please, Murder John Larkin George Sanders, Gail Patrick, Lynne Roberts Drama 20th Century Fox
Raiders of the Range John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Lois Collier Western Republic
Raiders of the West Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Lee Powell, Virginia Carroll Western PRC
Random Harvest Mervyn LeRoy Ronald Colman, Greer Garson Drama MGM; 7 Oscar nominations
The Rangers Take Over Albert Herman Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Iris Meredith Western PRC
Reap the Wild Wind Cecil B. DeMille John Wayne, Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland Adventure Paramount
Red River Robin Hood Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards Western RKO
The Remarkable Andrew Stuart Heisler William Holden, Brian Donlevy, Ellen Drew Fantasy Paramount
Remember Pearl Harbor Joseph Santley Don "Red" Barry, Fay McKenzie, Sig Ruman War Republic
Reunion in France Jules Dassin Joan Crawford, John Wayne, Philip Dorn War Drama MGM
Rhythm Parade Howard Bretherton Nils Granlund, Gale Storm, Robert Lowery Musical Monogram
Ride 'Em Cowboy Arthur Lubin Abbott and Costello, Anne Gwynne, Dick Foran Comedy Universal
Riders of the Northland William Berke Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Shirley Patterson Western Columbia
Riders of the West Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Ridin' Down the Canyon Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Linda Hayes Western Republic
Riding the Wind Edward Killy Tim Holt, Joan Barclay Western RKO
Riding Through Nevada William Berke Charles Starrett, Shirley Patterson, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Columbia
Right to the Heart Eugene Forde Brenda Joyce, Stanley Clements, Cobina Wright Sports comedy 20th Century Fox
Rings on Her Fingers Rouben Mamoulian Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rio Rita S. Sylvan Simon Abbott and Costello, Kathryn Grayson Comedy MGM
Road to Happiness Phil Rosen John Boles, Mona Barrie Drama
Road to Morocco David Butler Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour Musical comedy Paramount; third in Road series
Rock River Renegades S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Christine McIntyre Western Monogram
Rolling Down the Great Divide Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Wanda McKay Western PRC
Romance on the Range Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Sally Payne Western Republic
Roxie Hart William A. Wellman Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Nigel Bruce Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rubber Racketeers Harold Young Rochelle Hudson, Ricardo Cortez, Barbara Read Crime Monogram
Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book Zoltan Korda Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen Adventure United Artists

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Sabotage Squad Lew Landers Bruce Bennett, Edward Norris Action Columbia
Saboteur Alfred Hitchcock Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane, Norman Lloyd Film noir Universal
Scattergood Rides High Christy Cabanne Guy Kibbee, Jed Prouty Comedy RKO
Scattergood Survives a Murder Christy Cabanne Guy Kibbee, Margaret Hayes, John Archer Comedy RKO
Sealed Lips George Waggner William Gargan, June Clyde Drama Universal
Secret Agent of Japan Irving Pichel Preston Foster, Lynn Bari War 20th Century Fox
Secret Enemies Benjamin Stoloff Craig Stevens, Faye Emerson Drama Warner Bros.
Secrets of a Co-Ed Joseph H. Lewis Otto Kruger, Rick Vallin, Marcia Mae Jones Drama PRC
Secrets of the Underground William Morgan John Hubbard, Virginia Grey, Lloyd Corrigan Thriller Republic
Seven Days' Leave Tim Whelan Lucille Ball, Victor Mature Comedy RKO
Seven Miles from Alcatraz Edward Dmytryk James Craig, Bonita Granville Crime RKO
Seven Sweethearts Frank Borzage Kathryn Grayson, Marsha Hunt, Cecilia Parker Musical MGM
Shadows on the Sage Lester Orlebeck Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Cheryl Walker Western Republic
She's in the Army Jean Yarbrough Lucile Gleason, Veda Ann Borg, Marie Wilson Comedy Monogram
Shepherd of the Ozarks Frank McDonald Frank Albertson, Thurston Hall Comedy Republic
Sheriff of Sage Valley Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill Mystery Universal
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror John Rawlins Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Reginald Denny Mystery Univeresal
Ship Ahoy Edward Buzzell Eleanor Powell, Red Skelton, Virginia O'Brien Musical comedy MGM
Shut My Big Mouth Charles Barton Joe E. Brown, Adele Mara, Joan Woodbury Comedy
Western		 Columbia
The Silver Bullet Joseph H. Lewis Johnny Mack Brown, William Farnum, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
Silver Queen Lloyd Bacon George Brent, Priscilla Lane Western United Artists
Sin Town Ray Enright Constance Bennett, Broderick Crawford, Ward Bond Western Universal
Sing Your Worries Away A. Edward Sutherland Buddy Ebsen, Patsy Kelly, Bert Lahr Musical RKO
Sleepytime Gal Albert S. Rogell Judy Canova, Billy Gilbert, Ruth Terry Comedy Republic
Small Town Deb Harold Schuster Jane Withers, Jane Darwell, Cecil Kellaway Comedy 20th Century Fox
Smart Alecks Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gale Storm Comedy Monogram
Smith of Minnesota Lew Landers Bruce Smith, Arline Judge, Don Beddoe Sports Columbia
The Sombrero Kid George Sherman Don 'Red' Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Somewhere I'll Find You Wesley Ruggles Clark Gable, Lana Turner Romance MGM
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake John Cromwell Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, George Sanders Adventure 20th Century Fox
Song of the Islands Walter Lang Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie Musical 20th Century Fox
Sons of the Pioneers Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Maris Wrixon Western Republic
So's Your Aunt Emma Jean Yarbrough ZaSu Pitts, Roger Pryor, Douglas Fowley Comedy Monogram
South of Santa Fe Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Linda Hayes Western Republic
The Spirit of Stanford Charles Barton Frankie Albert, Marguerite Chapman, Shirley Patterson Sports Columbia
The Spoilers Ray Enright John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott Western Universal
Springtime in the Rockies Irving Cummings Betty Grable, John Payne, Cesar Romero Musical 20th Century Fox
Spy Ship B. Reeves Eason Craig Stevens, Irene Manning Spy drama Warner Bros.
Stagecoach Buckaroo Ray Taylor Johnny Mack Brown, Nell O'Day, Anne Nagel Western Universal
Stagecoach Express George Sherman Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Stand By All Networks Lew Landers Florence Rice, John Beal, Margaret Hayes Thriller Columbia
Stand By for Action Robert Z. Leonard Robert Taylor, Walter Brennan, Charles Laughton War MGM
Star Spangled Rhythm George Marshall Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, Victor Moore Musical Paramount
Stardust on the Sage William Morgan Gene Autry, Edith Fellows, Smiley Burnette Western Republic
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx William Nigh Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne Drama Universal
Street of Chance Jack Hively Burgess Meredith, Claire Trevor Crime Paramount
Strictly in the Groove Vernon Keays Mary Healy, Leon Errol, Franklin Pangborn Musical Universal
Submarine Raider Lew Landers John Howard, Marguerite Chapman War Columbia[3]
Sunday Punch David Miller William Lundigan, Jean Rogers, Dan Dailey Comedy MGM
The Sundown Kid Elmer Clifton Don "Red" Barry, Ian Keith Western Republic
Sundown Jim James Tinling John Kimbrough, Arleen Whelan, Virginia Gilmore Western 20th Century Fox
Sunset on the Desert Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Lynne Carver, Beryl Wallace Western Republic
Sunset Serenade Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Helen Parrish Western Republic
Sweater Girl William Clemens Eddie Bracken, June Preisser, Nils Asther Musical Paramount
Sweetheart of the Fleet Charles Barton Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg, Joan Woodbury Comedy Columbia
Syncopation William Dieterle Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville Musical RKO

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Take a Letter, Darling Mitchell Leisen Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray, Constance Moore Comedy Paramount
Tales of Manhattan Julien Duvivier Charles Boyer, Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Edward G. Robinson, Paul Robeson Drama, comedy; 6 separate stories 20th Century Fox
The Talk of the Town George Stevens Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman Screwball comedy Columbia
Tarzan's New York Adventure Richard Thorpe Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan Adventure MGM
Ten Gentlemen from West Point Henry Hathaway George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara, John Sutton Western 20th Century Fox
Tennessee Johnson William Dieterle Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey Historical MGM
Texas Justice Sam Newfield George Houston, Dennis Moore, Wanda McKay Western PRC
Texas Man Hunt Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Lee Powell, Julie Duncan Western PRC
Texas to Bataan Robert Emmett Tansey John 'Dusty' King, Max Terhune Western Monogram
Texas Trouble Shooters S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, John 'Dusty' King, Max Terhune Western Monogram
That Other Woman Ray McCarey Virginia Gilmore, Janis Carter, James Ellison Comedy RKO
There's One Born Every Minute Harold Young Hugh Herbert, Peggy Moran, Guy Kibbee Comedy Universal
They All Kissed the Bride Alexander Hall Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas Comedy Columbia
They Raid by Night Spencer Gordon Bennet Lyle Talbot, June Duprez, Victor Varconi War PRC
This Above All Anatole Litvak Tyrone Power, Joan Fontaine Romance 20th Century Fox
This Gun for Hire Frank Tuttle Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Laird Cregar Thriller Paramount
This Time for Keeps Charles Reisner Ann Rutherford, Robert Sterling, Irene Rich Comedy MGM
Thru Different Eyes Thomas Z. Loring Frank Craven, June Walker, Vivian Blaine Drama 20th Century Fox
Thunder Birds William A. Wellman Gene Tierney, Preston Foster, John Sutton War 20th Century Fox
Thunder River Feud S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, John 'Dusty' King, Max Terhune Western Monogram
Thundering Hoofs Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Luana Walters Western RKO
Timber Christy Cabanne Marjorie Lord, Dan Dailey Drama Universal
Time to Kill Herbert I. Leeds Lloyd Nolan, Heather Angel, Ralph Byrd Crime drama 20th Century Fox
Tish S. Sylvan Simon ZaSu Pitts, Marjorie Main, Aline MacMahon Comedy MGM
To Be or Not to Be Ernst Lubitsch Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack Screwball comedy United Artists
Today I Hang Oliver Drake Walter Woolf King, Mona Barrie, William Farnum Drama Producers Releasing Corporation
To the Shores of Tripoli H. Bruce Humberstone Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Randolph Scott Romantic drama 20th Century Fox
Tombstone William McGann Richard Dix, Frances Gifford, Kent Taylor Western Paramount
Tomorrow We Live Edgar G. Ulmer Ricardo Cortez, Jean Parker, Emmett Lynn Action PRC
Too Many Women Bernard B. Ray Neil Hamilton, June Lang, Joyce Compton Comedy PRC
Top Sergeant Christy Cabanne Leo Carrillo, Don Terry, Elyse Knox War Universal
A Tornado in the Saddle William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor, Alma Carroll Western Columbia
Torpedo Boat John Rawlins Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Mary Carlisle War Paramount
Tortilla Flat Victor Fleming Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield Comedy, drama MGM; based on John Steinbeck book
Tough as They Come William Nigh Billy Halop, Helen Parrish, Ann Gillis Crime Universal
A Tragedy at Midnight Joseph Santley John Howard, Margaret Lindsay, Mona Barrie Comedy Republic
Trail Riders Robert Emmett Tansey John Dusty King, Evelyn Finley, Max Terhune Western Monogram
The Traitor Within Frank McDonald Don "Red" Barry, Jean Parker, Ralph Morgan Action Republic
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Charles Barton Jackie Gleason, Florence Rice, Bruce Bennett, Mabel Todd Comedy Columbia
Treat 'Em Rough Ray Taylor Eddie Albert, Peggy Moran Drama Universal
True to the Army Albert S. Rogell Judy Canova, Ann Miller, Allan Jones Comedy Paramount
Tumbleweed Trail Sam Newfield Bill Boyd, Lee Powell Western PRC
The Tuttles of Tahiti Charles Vidor Charles Laughton, Jon Hall, Peggy Drake Adventure RKO
Twin Beds Tim Whelan Joan Bennett, George Brent, Mischa Auer Comedy United Artists
Two Yanks in Trinidad Gregory Ratoff Pat O'Brien, Brian Donlevy, Janet Blair Spy comedy Columbia

U-V

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Undercover Man Lesley Selander William Boyd, Antonio Moreno, Nora Lane Western United Artists
Underground Agent Michael Gordon Bruce Bennett, Leslie Brooks, Frank Albertson Thriller Columbia
The Undying Monster John Brahm James Ellison, Heather Angel, Bramwell Fletcher Horror 20th Century Fox
Unseen Enemy John Rawlins Don Terry, Irene Hervey War Universal
Valley of Hunted Men John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler Western Republic
Valley of the Sun George Marshall Lucille Ball, James Craig, Cedric Hardwicke Western RKO
The Vanishing Virginian Frank Borzage Kathryn Grayson, Frank Morgan Musical MGM
Vengeance of the West Lambert Hillyer Wild Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Adele Mara Western Universal

W-Z

Title Director hahaha Genre Notes
Wake Island John Farrow Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston War drama Paramount
The War Against Mrs. Hadley Harold Bucquet Fay Bainter, Edward Arnold, Jean Rogers Drama MGM
War Dogs S. Roy Luby Billy Lee, Addison Richards, Kay Linaker Drama Monogram
We Were Dancing Robert Z. Leonard Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick Comedy MGM
Western Mail Robert Emmett Tansey Tom Keene, LeRoy Mason Western Monogram
West of the Law Howard Bretherton Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
West of Tombstone Howard Bretherton Charles Starrett, Marcella Martin Western Columbia
Westward Ho John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Evelyn Brent Western Republic
What's Cookin'? Edward F. Cline The Andrews Sisters, Jane Frazee, Gloria Jean Musical Universal
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Charles Lamont Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Gloria Jean Musical Universal
Where Trails End Robert Emmett Tansey Tom Keene, Wilhelm von Brincken Western Monogram
Whispering Ghosts Alfred L. Werker Milton Berle, Brenda Joyce Comedy 20th Century Fox
Whistling in Dixie S. Sylvan Simon Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, Diana Lewis Comedy crime MGM
White Cargo Richard Thorpe Hedy Lamarr, Walter Pidgeon, Richard Carlson Drama MGM
Who Done It? Erle C. Kenton Abbott and Costello, Patric Knowles, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal
Who Is Hope Schuyler? Thomas Z. Loring Sheila Ryan, Joan Valerie, Ricardo Cortez Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Wife Takes a Flyer Richard Wallace Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, Allyn Joslyn Romantic comedy Columbia
Wild Bill Hickok Rides Ray Enright Constance Bennett, Bruce Cabot, Warren William Western Warner Bros.
Wildcat Frank McDonald Richard Arlen, Arline Judge, William Frawley Drama Paramount
Wings for the Eagle Lloyd Bacon Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson Drama Warner Bros.
Woman of the Year George Stevens Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Reginald Owen Romantic comedy MGM
Wrecking Crew Frank McDonald Jean Parker, Richard Arlen, Evelyn Brent Drama Paramount
X Marks the Spot George Sherman Dick Purcell, Anne Jeffreys Drama Republic
Yankee Doodle Dandy Michael Curtiz James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston Biography Warner Bros.; 9 Academy Award nominations, Oscar for Cagney
A Yank at Eton Norman Taurog Mickey Rooney, Edmund Gwenn, Ian Hunter Drama MGM
A Yank in Libya Albert Herman Joan Woodbury, H. B. Warner, Duncan Renaldo Spy PRC
A Yank on the Burma Road George B. Seitz Laraine Day, Barry Nelson, Keye Luke Adventure MGM
The Yanks Are Coming Alexis Thurn-Taxis Mary Healy, Henry King Musical PRC
Yokel Boy Joseph Santley Joan Davis, Albert Dekker, Alan Mowbray Comedy Republic
You Can't Escape Forever Jo Graham George Brent, Brenda Marshall, Gene Lockhart Drama Warner Bros.
You Were Never Lovelier William A. Seiter Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou Musical comedy Columbia
Young America Louis King Jane Withers, Jane Darwell, Lynne Roberts Drama 20th Century Fox
You're Telling Me Charles Lamont Hugh Herbert, Anne Gwynne, Robert Paige Comedy Universal
Youth on Parade Albert S. Rogell John Hubbard, Ruth Terry, Martha O'Driscoll Musical comedy Republic

Documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Battle of Midway John Ford Propaganda Academy Award
December 7th: The Movie John Ford, Gregg Toland Walter Huston, Dana Andrews Propaganda film Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject
The News Parade of the Year 1942 Eugene W. Castle Short documentary
Prelude to War Frank Capra Documentary The first of Capra's Why We Fight film series
Sex Hygiene Otto Brower, John Ford George Reeves, Richard Derr Docudrama
We Are the Marines Louis de Rochemont War documentary 20th Century Fox

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Don Winslow of the Navy Ray Taylor Don Terry Serial Universal
Gang Busters Noel M. Smith, Ray Taylor Kent Taylor, Irene Hervey Serial Universal
Junior G-Men of the Air Dead End Kids, Little Tough Guys Serial Universal
Overland Mail Ford Beebe Noah Beery Jr., Don Terry Serial Universal
Spy Smasher William Witney Kane Richmond, Marguerite Chapman Spy serial Republic

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Any Bonds Today? Bob Clampett Animated Propaganda Warner Bros.
The Arm Behind the Army Propaganda Short 10 minutes
The Bowling Alley Cat Hanna Barbera Animated Short Warner Bros.
Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid Robert Clampett Animated short Warner Bros.
Campus on the March Propaganda
Dog Trouble Hanna Barbera Animated Short MGM
Donald Gets Drafted Jack King Donald Duck Animated Short RKO, Disney
The Dover Boys Charles M. Jones Animated Short Warner Bros.
The Draft Horse Animated Short Warner Bros.
Fine Feathered Friend Hanna Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated Short MGM
Fraidy Cat Hanna Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated Short MGM
Fresh Hare I. Freleng Animated Short Warner Bros.
Hemp for Victory Raymond Evans Propaganda
Henry Browne, Farmer Canada Lee Propaganda Short
Hold the Lion, Please Chuck Jones Animated Short Warner Bros.
How to Play Baseball Jack Kinney Animated Short RKO
How to Swim Jack Kinney Animated Short RKO, Disney
It's Everybody's War Propaganda short
Jam Session Duke Ellington and orchestra Short performing C Jam Blues
Japanese Relocation Short war propaganda produced by Office of War Information
Manpower Propaganda short produced by Office of War Information
Mickey's Birthday Party Riley Thomson Mickey Mouse Short animation Disney, RKO
My Favorite Duck Porky Pig and Daffy Duck Animated comedy
Puss 'n' Toots William Hanna, Joseph Barbera Short animation MGM
Safeguarding Military Information John Huston Propaganda short
The Squawkin' Hawk Chuck Jones Animated short Warner Bros.
A Tale of Two Kitties Bob Clampett Animation
Tulips Shall Grow Animated short nominated for Academy Award
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper I. Freleng Animated Warner Bros.
Winning Your Wings John Huston Propaganda short
Wood for War Arthur H. Wolf Propaganda short
The World at War Frank Capra Propaganda short Produced by Office of War Information
You're a Sap, Mr. Jap Dan Gordon Popeye cartoon Propaganda short
Animated short		 Famous Studios
Paramount Pictures

See also

References

  1. ^ "Meet the Stewarts".
  2. ^ YouTube
  3. ^ "Submarine Raider (1942)". Archived from the original on February 24, 2019.
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