List of Canadian films of the 1930s

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This is a list of Canadian films which were released in the 1930s.

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1931
Among the Igloo Dewellers Richard Fennie Documentary [1]
The Viking George Melford Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Arthur Vinton Drama Technically not a Canadian film, The Viking is a forgotten Hollywood potboiler that nevertheless contains remarkable early footage of the life and hardships of Newfoundland seal hunters.
1933
The Crimson Paradise (US title Fighting Playboy) Robert F. Hill Nick Stuart, Lucile Browne Drama shot in Vancouver The first Canadian sound feature film; made with U.S. financing.[2]
Damaged Lives Edgar G. Ulmer Diane Sinclair, Lyman Williams Drama Made with U.S. financing
1935
Lest We Forget Frank Badgley, W.W. Murray Short Made by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, the precursor to the National Film Board of Canada.[3]
Rhapsody in Two Languages Gordon Sparling Short [4]
Secrets of Chinatown Fred C. Newmeyer Nick Stuart, Lucile Brown Drama Made with U.S. financing
1936
From Nine to Nine Edgar G. Ulmer Ruth Roland, Roland Drew Drama Made with U.S. financing[3]
House in Order Gordon Sparling John Pratt, Mildred Mitchell Short drama The film was sponsored by Shell Oil to promote its product.[3]
The King's Plate (released in the US as Thoroughbred) Sam Newfield Toby Wing, Kenne Duncan Drama Made with U.S. financing[3]
Lucky Corrigan (a/k/a Fury and the Woman) Lewis D. Collins William Gargan Melodrama Made with U.S. financing[5]
Lucky Fugitives Nick Grinde David Manners Drama Made with U.S. financing[3]
Secret Patrol David Selman Charles Starrett Drama Made with U.S. financing[5]
Tugboat Princess David Selman Walter C. Kelly, Valerie Hobson Drama Made with U.S. financing[5]
Undercover Sam Newfield Charles Starrett, Adrienne Doré, Kenneth Duncan, Wheeler Oakman Drama Made with U.S. financing[6]
1937
En pays neuf Maurice Proulx Documentary [7]
The Kinsmen Gordon Sparling Short From the Canadian Cameo series produced by Associated Screen News of Canada from Montreal.[8]
Murder Is News Leon Barsha John Gallaude. Iris Meredith Drama Made with U.S. financing
Patrol to the Northwest Passage Richard Fennie Documentary [9]
Stampede Ford Beebe Charles Starrett Western Made with U.S. financing[5]
What Price Vengeance Del Lord Lyle Talbot, Wendy Barrie. Wally Albright Drama Made with U.S. financing
Woman against the World David Selman Alice Moore, Ralph Forbes Melodrama Made with U.S. financing[10]
1938
Convicted Leon Barsha Charles Quigley, Rita Hayworth Drama Made with U.S. financing
Death Goes North Frank McDonald Edgar Edwards, Sheila Bromley Drama Made with U.S. financing[11]
Across the Border (also known as Special Inspector) Leon Barsha Charles Quigley, Rita Hayworth Drama Made with U.S. financing
1939
The Case of Charlie Gordon Stuart Legg Short [12]

References

  1. ^ Russell Potter (2015-08-02). "VISIONS OF THE NORTH: Franklin searcher of the Month: Richard Finnie". Visionsnorth.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  2. ^ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 266. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  3. ^ a b c d e Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 268. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  4. ^ "Rhapsody in Two Languages | Cinema in Quebec: the talkies and beyond". Cinemaparlantquebec.ca. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  5. ^ a b c d Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 269. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  6. ^ "Undercover Men (1934) directed by Sam Newfield • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd". Letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  7. ^ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 267. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  8. ^ "Canadian Film Pioneer: Gordon Sparling".
  9. ^ Canada, Library and Archives (12 May 2015). "item". Library and Archives Canada.
  10. ^ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 271. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  11. ^ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 270. ISBN 0-7735-0323-4.
  12. ^ "The Case of Charlie Gordon".