List of American films of 1946
Notorious Alfred Hitchcock .A list of American films released in 1946
The Best Years of Our Lives Academy Awards .
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Abie's Irish Rose A. Edward Sutherland Michael Chekhov , Joanne Dru , J.M. Kerrigan Comedy
United Artists . Remake of 1928 film
Abilene Town Edwin L. Marin Randolph Scott , Ann Dvorak , Rhonda Fleming ,Western
United Artists
Accomplice Walter Colmes Richard Arlen , Veda Ann Borg , Tom Dugan Crime
PRC
Affairs of Geraldine George Blair Jane Withers , Jimmy Lydon , Raymond Walburn Comedy
Republic
Alias Billy the Kid Thomas Carr Sunset Carson , Peggy Stewart , Roy Barcroft Western
Republic
Alias Mr. Twilight John Sturges Trudy Marshall , Gigi Perreau , Lloyd Corrigan Drama
Columbia
Ambush Trail Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele , Syd Saylor , Charles King Western
PRC
Angel on My Shoulder Archie Mayo Paul Muni , Anne Baxter , Claude Rains Fantasy
United Artists
Anna and the King of Siam John Cromwell Irene Dunne , Rex Harrison , Linda Darnell Drama
20th Century Fox
Avalanche Irving Allen Bruce Cabot , Roscoe Karns , Helen Mowery Crime
PRC
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
The Bachelor's Daughters Andrew L. Stone Claire Trevor , Gail Russell , Ann Dvorak Comedy
United Artists
Bad Bascomb S. Sylvan Simon Wallace Beery , Margaret O'Brien , Marjorie Main Western MGM
Badman's Territory Tim Whelan Randolph Scott , Ann Richards , George "Gabby" Hayes Western
RKO
The Bamboo Blonde Anthony Mann Frances Langford , Ralph Edwards , Iris Adrian Musical
RKO
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest George Sherman , Henry Levin Cornel Wilde , Anita Louise , Jill Esmond Adventure
Columbia
The Beast with Five Fingers Robert Florey Robert Alda , Andrea King , Peter Lorre Horror
Warner Bros.
Beauty and the Bandit William Nigh Gilbert Roland , Ramsay Ames , Martin Garralaga Western
Monogram
Because of Him Richard Wallace Deanna Durbin , Charles Laughton , Franchot Tone Musical
Universal
Bedlam Mark Robson Boris Karloff , Anna Lee , Richard Fraser Thriller
RKO
Behind Green Lights Otto Brower Carole Landis , William Gargan , Mary Anderson Drama
20th Century Fox
Behind the Mask Phil Karlson Kane Richmond , Barbara Read , Dorothea Kent Mystery
Monogram
Below the Deadline William Beaudine Warren Douglas , Ramsay Ames , Jan Wiley Drama
Monogram
The Best Years of Our Lives William Wyler Fredric March , Myrna Loy , Dana Andrews Drama
RKO . Academy Award for Best Picture
Betty Co-Ed Arthur Dreifuss Jean Porter , Shirley Mills , Jackie Moran Musical
Columbia
Beware Bud Pollard Louis Jordan , Frank H. Wilson , Emory Richardson Drama
Astor
The Big Sleep Howard Hawks Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall , Martha Vickers Film noir Warner Bros.
Black Angel Roy William Neill Dan Duryea , June Vincent , Peter Lorre Film noir Universal
Black Beauty Max Nosseck Mona Freeman , Richard Denning , Evelyn Ankers Family
20th Century Fox
Blonde Alibi Will Jason Tom Neal , Martha O'Driscoll , Donald MacBride Thriller
Universal
Blonde for a Day Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont , Kathryn Adams , Cy Kendall Crime
PRC
Blondie Knows Best Abby Berlin Penny Singleton , Arthur Lake , Steven Geray Comedy
Columbia
Blondie's Lucky Day Abby Berlin Penny Singleton , Arthur Lake , Jonathan Hale Comedy
Columbia
The Blue Dahlia George Marshall Alan Ladd , Veronica Lake , William Bendix , Hugh Beaumont Film noir Paramount
Blue Skies Stuart Heisler Fred Astaire , Bing Crosby , Joan Caulfield Musical
Paramount
Border Bandits Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Raymond Hatton , Rosa del Rosario Western
Monogram
Boston Blackie and the Law D. Ross Lederman Chester Morris , Trudy Marshall , Constance Dowling Mystery
Columbia
Bowery Bombshell Phil Karlson Leo Gorcey , Huntz Hall , Teala Loring Comedy
Monogram . The Bowery Boys
A Boy, a Girl and a Dog Herbert Kline Sharyn Moffett , Harry Davenport , Lionel Stander Drama
Film Classics
Boys' Ranch Roy Rowland Butch Jenkins , James Craig , Dorothy Patrick Family
MGM
Breakfast in Hollywood Harold D. Schuster Tom Breneman , Bonita Granville , Billie Burke Comedy
United Artists
The Bride Wore Boots Irving Pichel Barbara Stanwyck , Robert Cummings , Diana Lynn Comedy
Paramount
Bringing Up Father Edward F. Cline Joe Yule , Renie Riano , Tim Ryan Comedy
Monogram
The Brute Man Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton , Jan Wiley , Tom Neal Horror
Universal
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Director
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Genre
Notes
California Gold Rush R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott , Peggy Stewart , Robert Blake Western
Republic
Canyon Passage Jacques Tourneur Dana Andrews , Brian Donlevy , Susan Hayward Western
Universal
The Caravan Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Lash La Rue , Jean Carlin Western
PRC
The Cat Creeps Erle C. Kenton Noah Beery Jr. , Lois Collier , Paul Kelly Thriller
Universal
The Catman of Paris Lesley Selander Carl Esmond , Lenore Aubert , Adele Mara Horror
Republic
Centennial Summer Otto Preminger Jeanne Crain , Cornel Wilde , Linda Darnell Musical
20th Century Fox
The Chase Arthur Ripley Robert Cummings , Michèle Morgan , Steve Cochran Film noir United Artists
Child of Divorce Richard Fleischer Sharyn Moffett , Regis Toomey , Madge Meredith Drama
RKO
Cinderella Jones Busby Berkeley Joan Leslie , Robert Alda , Julie Bishop Musical
Warner Bros.
Claudia and David Walter Lang Dorothy McGuire , Robert Young , Mary Astor Drama
Fox
Cloak and Dagger Fritz Lang Gary Cooper , Lilli Palmer , Robert Alda Thriller
Warner Bros.
A Close Call for Boston Blackie Lew Landers Chester Morris , Lynn Merrick , Richard Lane Mystery
Columbia
Cluny Brown Ernst Lubitsch Charles Boyer , Jennifer Jones , Peter Lawford Comedy
20th Century Fox
The Cockeyed Miracle S. Sylvan Simon Audrey Totter , Cecil Kellaway , Frank Morgan Fantasy
MGM
Colonel Effingham's Raid Irving Pichel Charles Coburn , Joan Bennett , William Eythe Comedy
20th Century Fox
Colorado Serenade Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Roscoe Ates , Forrest Taylor Western
PRC
Conquest of Cheyenne R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott , Peggy Stewart , Alice Fleming Western
Republic
Courage of Lassie Fred M. Wilcox Elizabeth Taylor , Catherine McLeod , Frank Morgan Family
MGM
Cowboy Blues Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis , Jeff Donnell , Guy Kibbee Western
Columbia
Crack-Up Irving Reis Pat O'Brien , Claire Trevor , Herbert Marshall Film noir RKO
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt William Castle Warner Baxter , Ellen Drew , William Frawley Mystery
Columbia . Part of Crime Doctor series
Crime of the Century Philip Ford Stephanie Bachelor , Martin Kosleck , Ray Walker Crime
Republic
Criminal Court Robert Wise Martha O'Driscoll , Tom Conway , June Clayworth Crime
RKO
Cross My Heart John Berry Betty Hutton , Sonny Tufts , Ruth Donnelly Comedy
Paramount
Cuban Pete Jean Yarbrough Desi Arnaz , Joan Fulton , Don Porter Musical
Universal
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Danger Woman Lewis D. Collins Don Porter , Brenda Joyce , Patricia Morison Film noir Universal
Dangerous Business D. Ross Lederman Forrest Tucker , Lynn Merrick , Gerald Mohr Comedy
Columbia
Dangerous Millions James Tinling Kent Taylor , Dona Drake , Tala Birell Drama
20th Century Fox
Dangerous Money Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler , Gloria Warren , Victor Sen Yung Mystery
Monogram . Charlie Chan
Danny Boy Terry O. Morse Charles Bates , Ace the Wonder Dog , Ralph Lewis Drama
PRC
Dark Alibi Phil Karlson Sidney Toler , Mantan Moreland , Teala Loring Mystery
Monogram . Charlie Chan
The Dark Corner Henry Hathaway Lucille Ball , Clifton Webb , William Bendix Film noir 20th Century Fox
The Dark Horse Will Jason Phillip Terry , Ann Savage , Allen Jenkins Drama
Universal
The Dark Mirror Robert Siodmak Olivia de Havilland , Lew Ayres , Thomas Mitchell Thriller
Universal
Days of Buffalo Bill Thomas Carr Sunset Carson , Peggy Stewart , Tom London Western
Republic
Deadline at Dawn Harold Clurman Susan Hayward , Paul Lukas , Bill Williams Film noir RKO
Deadline for Murder James Tinling Paul Kelly , Kent Taylor , Sheila Ryan Crime
20th Century Fox
Death Valley Lew Landers Robert Lowery , Nat Pendleton , Barbara Read Western
Lippert
Deception Irving Rapper Bette Davis , Paul Henreid , Claude Rains Film noir Warner Bros.
Decoy Jack Bernhard Jean Gillie , Edward Norris , Robert Armstrong Film noir Monogram
The Desert Horseman Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Smiley Burnette , John Merton Western
Columbia
Devil Bat's Daughter Frank Wisbar Rosemary La Planche , Molly Lamont , Nolan Leary Horror
PRC
The Devil's Mask Henry Levin Anita Louise , Jim Bannon , Mona Barrie Crime
Columbia
The Devil's Playground George Archainbaud William Boyd , Elaine Riley , Andy Clyde Western
United Artists
Devotion Curtis Bernhardt Ida Lupino , Paul Henreid , Olivia de Havilland Biography
Warner Bros.
The Diary of a Chambermaid Jean Renoir Paulette Goddard , Burgess Meredith , Hurd Hatfield Drama
United Artists
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Gordon Douglas Morgan Conway , Esther Howard , Anne Jeffreys Mystery
RKO
Ding Dong Williams William Berke Glen Vernon , Marcy McGuire , Anne Jeffreys Comedy
RKO
Don't Gamble with Strangers William Beaudine Kane Richmond , Bernadene Hayes , Gloria Warren Drama
Monogram
Do You Love Me Gregory Ratoff Maureen O'Hara , Harry James , Dick Haymes Musical
20th Century Fox
Don Ricardo Returns Terry O. Morse Lita Baron , Martin Garralaga , Fred Coby Adventure
PRC
Down Missouri Way Josef Berne Martha O'Driscoll , John Carradine , Eddie Dean Musical
PRC
Dragonwyck Joseph L. Mankiewicz Gene Tierney , Walter Huston , Vincent Price Drama
20th Century Fox . From book by Anya Seton
Dressed to Kill Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone , Nigel Bruce , Patricia Morison Mystery
Universal . Sherlock Holmes
Drifting Along Derwin Abrahams Johnny Mack Brown , Lynne Carver , Raymond Hatton Western
Monogram
Driftin' River Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Shirley Patterson , Roscoe Ates Western
PRC
Duel in the Sun King Vidor Gregory Peck , Joseph Cotten , Jennifer Jones Western
Selznick
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
The Fabulous Suzanne Steve Sekely Barbara Britton , Rudy Vallée , Otto Kruger Romantic comedy
Republic
The Face of Marble William Beaudine John Carradine , Claudia Drake , Robert Shayne Horror
Monogram
Faithful in My Fashion Sidney Salkow Donna Reed , Tom Drake , Edward Everett Horton Comedy
MGM
The Falcon's Adventure William Berke Tom Conway , Myrna Dell , Madge Meredith Mystery
RKO
The Falcon's Alibi Ray McCarey Tom Conway , Rita Corday , Jane Greer Mystery
RKO
Fear Alfred Zeisler Peter Cookson , Warren William , Anne Gwynne Drama
Monogram
The Fighting Frontiersman Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett , Helen Mowery , Smiley Burnette Western
Columbia
The Fighting Guardsman Henry Levin Willard Parker , Anita Louise , Janis Carter , John Loder Adventure
Columbia
Flight to Nowhere William Rowland Alan Curtis , Evelyn Ankers , Micheline Cheirel Film Noir
Lippert
The Flying Serpent Sam Newfield George Zucco , Eddie Acuff , Wheaton Chambers Horror
PRC
Freddie Steps Out Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart , June Preisser , Noel Neill Comedy
Monogram
The French Key Walter Colmes Albert Dekker , Mike Mazurki , Evelyn Ankers Mystery
Republic
From This Day Forward John Berry Joan Fontaine , Mark Stevens , Rosemary DeCamp Drama
RKO
Frontier Gunlaw Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett , Jack Rockwell , Dub Taylor Western
Columbia
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
G.I. War Brides George Blair Anna Lee , James Ellison , Harry Davenport Comedy
Republic
Gallant Bess Andrew Marton Marshall Thompson , George Tobias , Clem Bevans Family western
MGM
Gallant Journey William A. Wellman Glenn Ford , Janet Blair , Charlie Ruggles Historical Columbia
Galloping Thunder Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Smiley Burnette , Merle Travis Western
Columbia
Gas House Kids Sam Newfield Robert Lowery , Billy Halop , Teala Loring Comedy
PRC
Gay Blades George Blair Jean Rogers , Allan Lane , Frank Albertson Comedy
Republic
The Gay Cavalier William Nigh Gilbert Roland , Martin Garralaga , Ramsay Ames Western Monogram
Genius at Work Leslie Goodwins Anne Jeffreys , Wally Brown , Alan Carney Comedy
RKO
The Gentleman from Texas Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Claudia Drake , Raymond Hatton Western
Monogram
Gentleman Joe Palooka Cy Endfield Leon Errol , Joe Kirkwood , Elyse Knox Sports
Monogram
The Gentleman Misbehaves George Sherman Bob Haymes , Osa Massen , Hillary Brooke Musical comedy
Columbia
Gentlemen with Guns Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Steve Darrell Western
PRC
Ghost of Hidden Valley Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Jean Carlin Western
PRC
Gilda Charles Vidor Glenn Ford , Rita Hayworth , George Macready Film noir Columbia
Ginger Oliver Drake Frank Albertson , Barbara Read , Janet Burston Drama Monogram
Girl on the Spot William Beaudine Lois Collier , Jess Barker , George Dolenz Musical crime
Universal
The Glass Alibi W. Lee Wilder Maris Wrixon , Anne Gwynne , Paul Kelly Drama
Republic
God's Country Robert Emmett Tansey Robert Lowery , Helen Gilbert , Buster Keaton Western
Lippert
The Great Morgan Nat Perrin Frank Morgan , Tommy Dorsey , Leon Ames Musical
MGM
The Green Years Victor Saville Charles Coburn , Tom Drake , Beverly Tyler Comedy, Drama
MGM
Gun Town Wallace Fox Kirby Grant , Claire Carleton , Lyle Talbot Western
Universal
Gunman's Code Wallace Fox Kirby Grant , Jane Adams , Fuzzy Knight Western
Universal
Gunning for Vengeance Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Smiley Burnette , Lane Chandler Western
Columbia
A Guy Could Change William K. Howard Allan Lane , Jane Frazee , Wallace Ford Drama
Republic
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
The Haunted Mine Derwin Abrahams Johnny Mack Brown , Raymond Hatton , Riley Hill Western
Monogram
The Harvey Girls George Sidney Judy Garland , Ray Bolger , Angela Lansbury Musical
MGM . Academy Award for Best Song
Heading West Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Doris Houck , Smiley Burnette Western
Columbia
Heartbeat Sam Wood Ginger Rogers , Jean-Pierre Aumont , Adolphe Menjou Comedy
RKO
Heldorado William Witney Roy Rogers , George "Gabby" Hayes , Dale Evans Western
Republic
Her Adventurous Night John Rawlins Dennis O'Keefe , Helen Walker , Fuzzy Knight Comedy
Universal
Her Kind of Man Frederick de Cordova Janis Paige , Zachary Scott , Dane Clark Crime
Warner Bros.
Her Sister's Secret Edgar G. Ulmer Nancy Coleman , Margaret Lindsay , Phillip Reed Drama
Warner Bros.
High School Hero Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart , June Preisser , Noel Neill Comedy
Monogram
Holiday in Mexico George Sidney Jane Powell , Walter Pidgeon , Roddy McDowall Musical
MGM
Home in Oklahoma William Witney Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , Carol Hughes Western
Republic
Home on the Range R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale , Lorna Gray , Bob Nolan Western
Republic
Home Sweet Homicide Lloyd Bacon Peggy Ann Garner , Randolph Scott , Lynn Bari Mystery
20th Century Fox
The Hoodlum Saint Norman Taurog William Powell , Esther Williams , Angela Lansbury Drama
MGM
Hot Cargo Lew Landers Jean Rogers , William Gargan , Phillip Reed Drama
Paramount
House of Horrors Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton , Robert Lowery , Virginia Grey Horror
Universal
Humoresque Jean Negulesco John Garfield , Joan Crawford , Oscar Levant Melodrama Warner Bros.
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
I Ring Doorbells Frank R. Strayer Anne Gwynne , Robert Shayne , Roscoe Karns Mystery
PRC
Idea Girl Will Jason Jess Barker , Julie Bishop , Alan Mowbray Comedy
Universal
If I'm Lucky Lewis Seiler Vivian Blaine , Perry Como , Carmen Miranda Musical
20th Century Fox
In Fast Company Del Lord Bowery Boys , Jane Randolph , Judy Clark Comedy
Monogram
In Old Sacramento Joseph Kane Bill Elliott , Constance Moore , Ruth Donnelly Western
Republic
The Inner Circle Philip Ford Adele Mara , Warren Douglas , Ricardo Cortez Mystery
Republic
Inside Job Jean Yarbrough Preston Foster , Ann Rutherford , Alan Curtis Crime
Universal
The Invisible Informer Philip Ford Linda Stirling , William Henry , Adele Mara Crime
Republic
It's Great to Be Young Del Lord Leslie Brooks , Jeff Donnell , Jimmy Lloyd Musical
Columbia
It's a Wonderful Life Frank Capra James Stewart , Donna Reed , Lionel Barrymore Fantasy
RKO . Nominated for five Academy Awards
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Herbert I. Leeds Carole Landis , Allyn Joslyn , Margo Woode Comedy
20th Century Fox
I've Always Loved You Frank Borzage Catherine McLeod , Philip Dorn , Maria Ouspenskaya Romance
Republic
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Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Janie Gets Married Vincent Sherman Joan Leslie , Ann Harding , Edward Arnold Comedy
Warner Bros. Sequel to 1944 film
Joe Palooka, Champ Reginald Le Borg Leon Errol , Joe Kirkwood , Elyse Knox Sports
Monogram
Johnny Comes Flying Home Benjamin Stoloff Richard Crane , Faye Marlowe , Martha Stewart Drama
20th Century Fox
The Jolson Story Alfred E. Green Larry Parks , Evelyn Keyes , William Demarest Biography
Columbia
Junior Prom Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart , Judy Clark , Noel Neill Drama
Monogram
Just Before Dawn William Castle Warner Baxter , Martin Kosleck , Mona Barrie Mystery
Columbia . Part of Crime Doctor series
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Lady Chaser Sam Newfield Robert Lowery , Ann Savage , Frank Ferguson Mystery
PRC
Lady Luck Edwin L. Marin Robert Young , Barbara Hale , Frank Morgan Comedy
RKO
Landrush Vernon Keays Charles Starrett , Doris Houck , Smiley Burnette Western
Columbia
Larceny in Her Heart Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont , Cheryl Walker , Ralph Dunn Mystery
PRC
The Last Crooked Mile Philip Ford Don "Red" Barry , Ann Savage , Adele Mara Crime
Republic
Lawless Breed Wallace Fox Kirby Grant , Jane Adams , Fuzzy Knight Western
Universal
A Letter for Evie Jules Dassin Marsha Hunt , John Carroll , Hume Cronyn Comedy
MGM
Little Giant William A. Seiter Abbott and Costello , Brenda Joyce , Elena Verdugo Comedy
Universal
Little Iodine Reginald Le Borg Irene Ryan , Hobart Cavanaugh , Leon Belasco Comedy
United Artists . Based on comic strip
Little Miss Big Erle C. Kenton Fay Holden , Frank McHugh , Dorothy Morris Comedy drama
Universal
Little Mister Jim Fred Zinnemann James Craig , Butch Jenkins , Frances Gifford Drama
MGM
Live Wires Phil Karlson Leo Gorcey , Huntz Hall , Claudia Drake Comedy
Monogram . The Bowery Boys
The Locket John Brahm Laraine Day , Brian Aherne , Robert Mitchum Film noir RKO
Lone Star Moonlight Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis , Joan Barton , Guy Kibbee Western
Columbia
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy Willis Goldbeck Mickey Rooney , Lewis Stone , Bonita Granville Comedy
MGM
Lover Come Back William A. Seiter George Brent , Lucille Ball , Vera Zorina Comedy
Universal
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
The Madonna's Secret Wilhelm Thiele Francis Lederer , Gail Patrick , Ann Rutherford Mystery
Republic
Magnificent Doll Frank Borzage Ginger Rogers , David Niven , Burgess Meredith Historical
Universal
The Magnificent Rogue Albert S. Rogell Lynne Roberts , Warren Douglas , Stephanie Bachelor Comedy
Republic
Make Mine Music Jack Kinney , Clyde Geronimi Dinah Shore , Benny Goodman , Nelson Eddy , Andrews Sisters Animated Disney , RKO
Man from Rainbow Valley R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale , Lorna Gray , Emmett Lynn Western
Republic
The Man Who Dared John Sturges Leslie Brooks , George Macready , Forrest Tucker Drama
Columbia
Margie Henry King Jeanne Crain , Glenn Langan , Lynn Bari Comedy
20th Century Fox
The Mask of Diijon Lew Landers Erich von Stroheim , Jeanne Bates , Denise Vernac Film Noir PRC
Meet Me on Broadway Leigh Jason Marjorie Reynolds , Jinx Falkenburg , Allen Jenkins Musical
Columbia
The Missing Lady Phil Karlson Kane Richmond , Barbara Read , Pierre Watkin Mystery
Monogram . The Shadow series
Miss Susie Slagle's John Berry Veronica Lake , Sonny Tufts , Joan Caulfield Romance
Paramount
Monsieur Beaucaire George Marshall Bob Hope , Joan Caulfield , Patric Knowles Comedy
Paramount
Moon Over Montana Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely , Jennifer Holt , Jack Ingram Western
Monogram
Mr. Ace Edwin L. Marin George Raft , Sylvia Sidney , Jerome Cowan Crime
United Artists
Mr. Hex William Beaudine Leo Gorcey , Huntz Hall , Gale Robbins Comedy
Monogram
Murder in the Music Hall John English Nancy Kelly , Vera Ralston , William Marshall Musical
Republic Pictures
Murder Is My Business Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont , Cheryl Walker , Lyle Talbot Mystery
PRC
My Darling Clementine John Ford Henry Fonda , Victor Mature , Linda Darnell Western 20th Century Fox
My Dog Shep Ford Beebe Tom Neal , William Farnum , Sarah Padden Drama
Lippert
My Pal Trigger Frank McDonald Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , Jack Holt Western
Republic
My Reputation Curtis Bernhardt Barbara Stanwyck , George Brent , Eve Arden Romance
Warner Bros.
Mysterious Intruder William Castle Richard Dix , Barton MacLane , Nina Vale Film noir
Columbia
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine Philip Ford William Henry , Linda Stirling , Virginia Christine Film noir Republic
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Director
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Genre
Notes
Never Say Goodbye James V. Kern Errol Flynn , Eleanor Parker , Lucile Watson Comedy
Warner Bros.
Night and Day Michael Curtiz Cary Grant , Alexis Smith , Jane Wyman Musical
Warner Bros. ; biography of Cole Porter
Night Editor Henry Levin William Gargan , Janis Carter , Jeff Donnell Film noir Columbia
A Night in Casablanca Archie Mayo Marx Brothers , Sig Ruman , Lois Collier Comedy
United Artists
Night in Paradise Arthur Lubin Merle Oberon , Turhan Bey , Gale Sondergaard Comedy drama
Universal
Night Train to Memphis Lesley Selander Roy Acuff , Allan Lane , Adele Mara Action
Republic
Nobody Lives Forever Jean Negulesco John Garfield , Geraldine Fitzgerald , Faye Emerson Film noir Warner Bros.
Nocturne Edwin L. Marin George Raft , Lynn Bari , Virginia Huston Film noir RKO
No Leave, No Love Charles Martin
Van Johnson , Patricia Kirkwood , Edward Arnold Musical
MGM
Notorious Alfred Hitchcock Cary Grant , Ingrid Bergman , Claude Rains Film Noir RKO . Nominated for two Academy Awards
The Notorious Lone Wolf D. Ross Lederman Gerald Mohr , Janis Carter , Eric Blore Adventure
Columbia
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Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Of Human Bondage Edmund Goulding Paul Henreid , Eleanor Parker , Janis Paige Drama
Warner Bros. Somerset Maugham book; remake of 1934 film
One Exciting Week William Beaudine Al Pearce , Jerome Cowan , Arlene Harris Comedy
Republic
One More Tomorrow Peter Godfrey Ann Sheridan , Jane Wyman , Dennis Morgan Drama
Warner Bros.
One Way to Love Ray Enright Marguerite Chapman , Chester Morris , Janis Carter Comedy
Columbia
O.S.S. Irving Pichel Alan Ladd , Geraldine Fitzgerald , Patric Knowles Suspense
Paramount
Our Hearts Were Growing Up William D. Russell Gail Russell , Diana Lynn , Brian Donlevy Comedy
Paramount
Out California Way Lesley Selander Monte Hale , Lorna Gray , Roy Rogers Western
Republic
Outlaws of the Plains Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Bud Osborne Western
PRC [ 1]
Overland Riders Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Patti McCarty Western
PRC
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Partners in Time William Nigh Chester Lauck , Pamela Blake , Teala Loring Comedy
RKO
Passkey to Danger Lesley Selander Kane Richmond , Stephanie Bachelor , Adele Mara Thriller
Republic
People Are Funny Sam White Jack Haley , Helen Walker , Rudy Vallée Comedy
Paramount
Perilous Holiday Edward H. Griffith Pat O'Brien , Ruth Warrick , Audrey Long Crime
Columbia
Personality Kid George Sherman Anita Louise , Ted Donaldson , Barbara Brown Drama
Columbia
The Phantom Thief D. Ross Lederman Chester Morris , Jeff Donnell , Richard Lane Mystery
Columbia . Boston Blackie series
Plainsman and the Lady Joseph Kane Wild Bill Elliott , Vera Ralston , Gail Patrick Western
Republic
The Postman Always Rings Twice Tay Garnett Lana Turner , John Garfield , Cecil Kellaway Film noir MGM . From book by James M. Cain
Prairie Badmen Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Charles King Western
PRC
Queen of Burlesque Sam Newfield Evelyn Ankers , Carleton G. Young , Marion Martin Drama
PRC
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Genre
Notes
Rainbow Over Texas Frank McDonald Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , George "Gabby" Hayes Western
Republic
The Razor's Edge Edmund Goulding Tyrone Power , Gene Tierney , Anne Baxter Drama
20th Century Fox ; from book by Somerset Maugham
The Red Dragon Phil Rosen Sidney Toler , Benson Fong , Carol Hughes Mystery
Monogram . Charlie Chan
Red River Renegades Thomas Carr Sunset Carson , Peggy Stewart , Tom London Western
Republic
Rendezvous with Annie Allan Dwan Eddie Albert , Faye Marlowe , Gail Patrick Comedy
Republic
Rendezvous 24 James Tinling William Gargan , Maria Palmer , Patrick O'Moore Thriller
20th Century Fox
Renegade Girl William Berke Ann Savage , Alan Curtis , Jack Holt Western
Lippert
Renegades George Sherman Evelyn Keyes , Willard Parker , Larry Parks Western
Columbia
The Return of Monte Cristo Henry Levin Louis Hayward , Barbara Britton , George Macready Adventure
Columbia
The Return of Rusty William Castle Ted Donaldson , John Litel , Barbara Woodell Drama
Columbia
Rio Grande Raiders Thomas Carr Sunset Carson , Linda Stirling , Bob Steele Western
Republic
Riverboat Rhythm Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol , Glen Vernon , Walter Catlett Comedy
RKO
Road to Utopia Hal Walker Bing Crosby , Bob Hope , Dorothy Lamour Musical comedy
Paramount . Fourth of series
Roaring Rangers Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Smiley Burnette , Merle Travis Western
Columbia
Roll on Texas Moon William Witney Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , Dennis Hoey Western
Republic
Rolling Home William Berke Jean Parker , Pamela Blake , Russell Hayden Drama
Lippert
Romance of the West Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Emmett Lynn , Forrest Taylor Western
PRC
The Runaround Charles Lamont Rod Cameron , Ella Raines , Broderick Crawford Comedy mystery
Universal
Rustler's Round-Up Wallace Fox Kirby Grant , Jane Adams , Fuzzy Knight Western
Universal
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Genre
Notes
San Quentin Gordon Douglas Lawrence Tierney , Barton MacLane , Carol Forman Crime
RKO
Santa Fe Uprising R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane , Martha Wentworth , Barton MacLane Western
Republic
A Scandal in Paris Douglas Sirk George Sanders , Carole Landis , Signe Hasso Historical
United Artists
The Searching Wind William Dieterle Robert Young , Sylvia Sidney , Ann Richards Drama
Paramount
The Secret Heart Robert Z. Leonard Claudette Colbert , Walter Pidgeon , June Allyson Drama
MGM
The Secret of the Whistler George Sherman Richard Dix , Leslie Brooks , Mona Barrie Mystery
Columbia
Sentimental Journey Walter Lang Maureen O'Hara , John Payne , William Bendix Drama
20th Century Fox
Shadow of a Woman Joseph Santley Helmut Dantine , Andrea King , William Prince Film noir Warner Bros.
Shadowed John Sturges Anita Louise , Lloyd Corrigan , Mark Roberts Crime
Columbia
The Shadow Returns Phil Rosen Kane Richmond , Barbara Read , Joseph Crehan Mystery
Monogram
Shadows on the Range Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Raymond Hatton , Jack Perrin Western
Monogram
Shadows Over Chinatown Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler , Mantan Moreland , Victor Sen Yung Mystery
Monogram . Charlie Chan
She-Wolf of London Jean Yarbrough June Lockhart , Don Porter , Sara Haden Horror
Universal
She Wrote the Book Charles Lamont Joan Davis , Jack Oakie , Mischa Auer Comedy
Universal
Sheriff of Redwood Valley R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott , Peggy Stewart , Bob Steele Western
Republic
Shock Alfred L. Werker Vincent Price , Lynn Bari , Frank Latimore Film noir 20th Century Fox
The Show-Off Harry Beaumont Red Skelton , Marilyn Maxwell , Virginia O'Brien Comedy
MGM
Silver Range Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Raymond Hatton , Terry Frost Western
Monogram
Sing While You Dance D. Ross Lederman Ellen Drew , Bob Haymes , Robert Kellard Musical
Columbia
Singing on the Trail Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis , Jeff Donnell , Guy Kibbee Western
Columbia
Singin' in the Corn Del Lord Judy Canova , Allen Jenkins , Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Comedy
Columbia
Sioux City Sue Frank McDonald Gene Autry , Lynne Roberts , Sterling Holloway Western
Republic
Sister Kenny Dudley Nichols , Jack Gage Rosalind Russell , Alexander Knox , Dean Jagger Biography
RKO
Six Gun Man Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele , Syd Saylor , Jean Carlin Western
PRC
Slightly Scandalous Will Jason Sheila Ryan , Lita Baron , Paula Drew Comedy
Universal
Smoky Louis King Fred MacMurray , Anne Baxter , Bruce Cabot Western
20th Century Fox . Remade in 1966
Smooth as Silk Charles Barton Kent Taylor , Virginia Grey , Jane Adams Film noir Universal
So Dark the Night Joseph H. Lewis Steven Geray , Micheline Cheirel , Eugene Borden Film noir Columbia
So Goes My Love Frank Ryan Myrna Loy , Don Ameche , Molly Lamont Comedy
Universal
Somewhere in the Night Joseph L. Mankiewicz John Hodiak , Lloyd Nolan , Nancy Guild Film noir 20th Century Fox
Song of Arizona Frank McDonald Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , Lyle Talbot Western
Republic
Song of the Sierras Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely , Jack Baxley , Jean Carlin Western
Monogram
Song of the South Wilfred Jackson James Baskett , Bobby Driscoll , Luana Patten Animated RKO
South of Monterey William Nigh Gilbert Roland , Martin Garralaga , Frank Yaconelli Western
Monogram
Specter of the Rose Ben Hecht Judith Anderson , Michael Chekhov , Lionel Stander Drama
Republic
The Spider Woman Strikes Back Arthur Lubin Gale Sondergaard , Kirby Grant , Brenda Joyce Horror
Universal
Spook Busters William Beaudine Leo Gorcey , Huntz Hall , Tanis Chandler Comedy
Monogram
The Spiral Staircase Robert Siodmak Dorothy McGuire , George Brent , Rhonda Fleming Thriller
RKO . Remade in 1975
Stagecoach to Denver R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane , Peggy Stewart , Roy Barcroft Western
Republic
Stars Over Texas Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Roscoe Ates , Shirley Patterson Western
PRC
Step by Step Phil Rosen Lawrence Tierney , Anne Jeffreys , Myrna Dell Crime
RKO
A Stolen Life Curtis Bernhardt Bette Davis , Glenn Ford , Dane Clark Drama
Warner Bros.
Strange Conquest John Rawlins Jane Wyatt , Lowell Gilmore , Julie Bishop Drama
Universal
Strange Impersonation Anthony Mann Brenda Marshall , William Gargan , Hillary Brooke Drama
Republic
Strange Journey James Tinling Paul Kelly , Osa Massen , Hillary Brooke , Lee Patrick Drama
20th Century Fox
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Lewis Milestone Barbara Stanwyck , Van Heflin , Lizabeth Scott Film noir Paramount . First film of Kirk Douglas
Strange Voyage Irving Allen Eddie Albert , Forrest Taylor , Ray Teal Adventure
Monogram
The Stranger Orson Welles Edward G. Robinson , Loretta Young , Orson Welles Film noir RKO
Strange Triangle Ray McCarey Signe Hasso , Preston Foster , Anabel Shaw Drama
20th Century Fox
The Strange Woman Edgar G. Ulmer Hedy Lamarr , George Sanders , Louis Hayward Drama
United Artists
Strangler of the Swamp Frank Wisbar Rosemary La Planche , Blake Edwards , Robert Barrat Horror
PRC
Sun Valley Cyclone R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott , Alice Fleming , Robert Blake Western
Republic
Sunset Pass William Berke James Warren , Nan Leslie , Jane Greer Western
RKO
Susie Steps Out Reginald Le Borg David Bruce , Margaret Dumont , Grady Sutton Comedy
United Artists
Suspense Frank Tuttle Barry Sullivan , Belita , Albert Dekker Film noir Monogram
Swamp Fire William H. Pine Johnny Weissmuller , Virginia Grey , Carol Thurston Adventure
Paramount
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Jack Bernhard Phil Regan , Elyse Knox , Ross Hunter Musical comedy
Monogram
Swell Guy Frank Tuttle Sonny Tufts , Ann Blyth , Ruth Warrick Drama
Universal
Swing, Cowboy, Swing Elmer Clifton Max Terhune , I. Stanford Jolley , Ted Adams Western
Astor
Swing Parade of 1946 Phil Karlson Gale Storm , Phil Regan , Three Stooges Musical comedy
Monogram
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Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Talk About a Lady George Sherman Jinx Falkenburg , Forrest Tucker , Trudy Marshall Musical
Columbia
Tangier George Waggner Maria Montez , Robert Paige , Sabu Thriller
Universal
Tars and Spars Alfred E. Green Alfred Drake , Janet Blair , Jeff Donnell Musical
Columbia [ 2]
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman Kurt Neumann Johnny Weissmuller , Brenda Joyce , Johnny Sheffield Adventure
RKO
Temptation Irving Pichel Merle Oberon , George Brent , Paul Lukas Film Noir Universal
Terror by Night Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone , Nigel Bruce , Dennis Hoey Mystery
Universal
Terror Trail Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Barbara Pepper , Smiley Burnette Western
Columbia
Terrors on Horseback Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe , Al St. John , Patti McCarty Western
PRC
That Brennan Girl Alfred Santell Mona Freeman , James Dunn , June Duprez Drama
Republic
That Texas Jamboree Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis , Jeff Donnell , Andy Clyde Western
Columbia
They Made Me a Killer William C. Thomas Robert Lowery , Barbara Britton , Lola Lane Film noir Paramount
Three Little Girls in Blue H. Bruce Humberstone June Haver , Vera-Ellen , Vivian Blaine Musical
20th Century Fox
Three Strangers Jean Negulesco Sydney Greenstreet , Geraldine Fitzgerald , Peter Lorre Crime
Warner Bros.
Three Wise Fools Edward Buzzell Margaret O'Brien , Lionel Barrymore , Lewis Stone Comedy drama
MGM
The Thrill of Brazil S. Sylvan Simon Ann Miller , Evelyn Keyes , Keenan Wynn Musical
Columbia
Throw a Saddle on a Star Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis , Jeff Donnell , Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Western
Columbia
Thunder Town Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele , Syd Saylor , Ellen Hall Western
PRC
Till the Clouds Roll By Richard Whorf Robert Walker , Judy Garland , June Allyson Musical
MGM . Biography of Jerome Kern
Till the End of Time Edward Dmytryk Dorothy McGuire , Guy Madison , Robert Mitchum Drama
RKO
The Time of Their Lives Charles Barton Abbott and Costello , Marjorie Reynolds , Binnie Barnes Comedy
Universal
The Time, the Place and the Girl David Butler Dennis Morgan , Janis Paige , Martha Vickers Musical
Warner Bros.
To Each His Own Mitchell Leisen Olivia de Havilland , John Lund , Roland Culver Drama
Paramount
Tokyo Rose Lew Landers Byron Barr , Osa Massen , Keye Luke Thriller
Paramount
Tomorrow Is Forever Irving Pichel Claudette Colbert , Orson Welles , George Brent Drama
RKO
Traffic in Crime Lesley Selander Kane Richmond , Anne Nagel , Adele Mara Action
Republic
Trail to Mexico Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely , Lee "Lasses" White , Julian Rivero Western
Monogram
The Trap Howard Bretherton Sidney Toler , Victor Sen Yung , Tanis Chandler Mystery
Monogram . Charlie Chan
Trigger Fingers Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Raymond Hatton , Jennifer Holt Western
Monogram
The Truth About Murder Lew Landers Bonita Granville , Rita Corday , Morgan Conway Mystery
RKO
Tumbleweed Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Shirley Patterson , Roscoe Ates Western
PRC
Two-Fisted Stranger Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett , Smiley Burnette , Doris Houck Western
Columbia
Two Guys from Milwaukee David Butler Dennis Morgan , Jack Carson , Joan Leslie Comedy
Warner Bros.
Two Sisters from Boston Henry Koster Kathryn Grayson , June Allyson , Peter Lawford Musical
MGM
Two Smart People Jules Dassin Lucille Ball , John Hodiak , Lloyd Nolan Crime
MGM
Two Years Before the Mast John Farrow Alan Ladd , Barry Fitzgerald , Esther Fernandez Adventure
Paramount . From book by Richard Henry Dana Jr.
U
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Under Arizona Skies Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown , Reno Browne , Raymond Hatton Western
Monogram
Under Nevada Skies Frank McDonald Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , George "Gabby" Hayes Western
Republic
Undercurrent Vincente Minnelli Katharine Hepburn , Robert Taylor , Robert Mitchum Film noir MGM
The Undercover Woman Thomas Carr Stephanie Bachelor , Robert Livingston , Richard Fraser Mystery
Republic
The Unknown Henry Levin Karen Morley , Jeff Donnell , Mark Roberts Mystery
Columbia
Up Goes Maisie Harry Beaumont Ann Sothern , George Murphy , Hillary Brooke Comedy
MGM
V
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Wake Up and Dream Lloyd Bacon John Payne , June Haver , Charlotte Greenwood Drama
20th Century Fox
The Walls Came Tumbling Down Lothar Mendes Lee Bowman , Marguerite Chapman , George Macready Crime
Columbia
The Well Groomed Bride Sidney Lanfield Olivia de Havilland , Ray Milland , Sonny Tufts Comedy
Paramount
West of the Alamo Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely , Ray Whitley , Jack Ingram Western
Monogram
Whistle Stop Léonide Moguy George Raft , Ava Gardner , Victor McLaglen Film noir United Artists
White Tie and Tails Charles Barton Dan Duryea , Ella Raines , William Bendix Comedy
Universal
The Wife of Monte Cristo Edgar G. Ulmer John Loder , Lenore Aubert , Fritz Kortner Adventure
PRC
Wife Wanted Phil Karlson Kay Francis , Paul Cavanagh , Veda Ann Borg Crime
Monogram
Wild Beauty Wallace Fox Don Porter , Lois Collier , Jacqueline deWit Western
Universal
Wild West Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean , Roscoe Ates , Louise Currie Western
PRC
Winter Wonderland Bernard Vorhaus Lynne Roberts , Charles Drake , Eric Blore Drama
Republic
Without Reservations Mervyn LeRoy Claudette Colbert , John Wayne , Don DeFore Comedy
RKO
The Yearling Clarence Brown Gregory Peck , Jane Wyman , Claude Jarman Jr. Family, Drama
MGM . From Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book
Young Widow Edwin L. Marin Jane Russell , Louis Hayward , Faith Domergue , Marie Wilson Drama
United Artists
Serials
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
Chick Carter, Detective Derwin Abrahams Lyle Talbot , Julie Gibson Serial
Columbia
The Crimson Ghost Fred C. Brannon , William Witney Charles Quigley , Linda Stirling Serial Republic
Daughter of Don Q Spencer Gordon Bennet Lorna Gray , Kirk Alyn Serial Republic
Hop Harrigan Derwin Abrahams Jennifer Holt , William Bakewell Serial
King of the Forest Rangers Spencer Gordon Bennet Larry Thompson
Serial RKO
Lost City of the Jungle Lewis D. Collins , Ray Taylor Russell Hayden , Jane Adams Serial Universal
The Mysterious Mr. M Lewis D. Collins and Vernon KeaysRichard Martin , Pamela Blake Serial Universal
The Phantom Rider Spencer Gordon Bennet Robert Kent
Serial Republic
The Scarlet Horseman Lewis D. Collins , Ray Taylor Peter Cookson , Paul Guilfoyle Serial Universal
Shorts
See also
References
External links
American films of the 1940s
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