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List of American films of 1944

Below is a list of American films released in 1944. Going My Way won Best Picture at the 17th Academy Awards. The remaining four nominees were Double Indemnity, Gaslight, Since You Went Away and Wilson.

Ministry of Fear directed by Fritz Lang.

A

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Abroad with Two Yanks Allan Dwan William Bendix, Helen Walker, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy United Artists
Accent on Crime Albert Herman June Carlson, Fifi D'Orsay, Teala Loring Crime drama PRC
Action in Arabia Leonide Moguy George Sanders, Virginia Bruce, Lenore Aubert Spy thriller RKO
Address Unknown William Cameron Menzies Mady Christians, Morris Carnovsky, Paul Lukas Drama Columbia
The Adventures of Mark Twain Irving Rapper Fredric March, Alexis Smith, Donald Crisp Adventure Warner Bros.
Alaska George Archainbaud Kent Taylor, Margaret Lindsay, John Carradine Crime adventure Monogram
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Arthur Lubin Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Turhan Bey Adventure Universal
Allergic to Love Edward C. Lilley Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr., David Bruce Musical comedy Universal
An American Romance King Vidor Brian Donlevy, Ann Richards, Walter Abel Drama MGM
And the Angels Sing George Marshall Fred MacMurray, Betty Hutton, Dorothy Lamour Musical comedy Paramount
And Now Tomorrow Irving Pichel Alan Ladd, Loretta Young, Susan Hayward Drama Paramount; based on Rachel Field book
Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble George B. Seitz Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Fay Holden Romantic comedy MGM
Are These Our Parents? William Nigh Helen Vinson, Lyle Talbot, Ivan Lebedeff Romantic drama Monogram
Arizona Whirlwind Robert Emmett Tansey Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele Western Monogram
Army Wives Phil Rosen Elyse Knox, Marjorie Rambeau, Rick Vallin Romance Monogram
Arsenic and Old Lace Frank Capra Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Josephine Hull Comedy Warner Bros.; based on Joseph Kesselring play
Atlantic City Ray McCarey Constance Moore, Jerry Colonna, Charley Grapewin Musical romance Republic

B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Babes on Swing Street Edward C. Lilley Ann Blyth, Peggy Ryan, Andy Devine Musical comedy Universal
Barbary Coast Gent Roy Del Ruth Wallace Beery, Binnie Barnes, John Carradine Western comedy MGM
Bathing Beauty George Sidney Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Basil Rathbone Musical MGM
Beautiful but Broke Charles Barton Joan Davis, John Hubbard, Jane Frazee Musical comedy Columbia
Belle of the Yukon William A. Seiter Randolph Scott, Gypsy Rose Lee, Dinah Shore Western comedy RKO
Beneath Western Skies Spencer Gordon Bennet Robert Livingston, Smiley Burnette, Frank Jaquet Western Republic
Bermuda Mystery Benjamin Stoloff Preston Foster, Ann Rutherford, Helene Whitney Mystery 20th Century Fox
Between Two Worlds Edward A. Blatt John Garfield, Paul Henreid, Eleanor Parker Mystery Warner Bros.
The Big Bonanza George Archainbaud Jane Frazee, Richard Arlen, Lynne Roberts Western Republic
The Big Noise Malcolm St. Clair Laurel and Hardy, Doris Merrick, Veda Ann Borg Comedy 20th Century Fox
Black Magic Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Jacqueline deWit Mystery Monogram
The Black Parachute Lew Landers John Carradine, Osa Massen, Larry Parks War Columbia
Block Busters Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell Comedy Monogram
Blonde Fever Richard Whorf Philip Dorn, Mary Astor, Gloria Grahame Comedy drama MGM
Bluebeard Edgar G. Ulmer John Carradine, Jean Parker, Nils Asther Thriller PRC
Bordertown Trail Lesley Selander Smiley Burnette, Sunset Carson, Weldon Heyburn Western Republic
Boss of Boomtown Ray Taylor Rod Cameron, Tom Tyler, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
Bowery Champs William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell Crime comedy Monogram; East Side Kids
Bowery to Broadway Charles Lamont Maria Montez, Jack Oakie, Susanna Foster Comedy Universal
Brand of the Devil Harry Fraser Dave O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Brazil Joseph Santley Tito Guízar, Virginia Bruce, Edward Everett Horton Musical comedy Republic; 3 Oscar nominations
Bride by Mistake Richard Wallace Alan Marshal, Laraine Day, Marsha Hunt Comedy RKO
The Bridge of San Luis Rey Rowland V. Lee Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff, Francis Lederer Drama United Artists; based on Thornton Wilder book
Broadway Rhythm Roy Del Ruth George Murphy, Ginny Simms, Nancy Walker, Lena Horne Musical MGM
Buffalo Bill William A. Wellman Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Linda Darnell Western biography 20th Century Fox

C

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Call of the Jungle Phil Rosen Ann Corio, James Bush, John Davidson Adventure Monogram
Call of the Rockies Lesley Selander Smiley Burnette, Sunset Carson, Harry Woods Western Republic
Call of the South Seas John English Janet Martin, Allan Lane, William Henry Action comedy Republic
Can't Help Singing Frank Ryan Deanna Durbin, Robert Paige, Akim Tamiroff Musical Universal
The Canterville Ghost Jules Dassin Charles Laughton, Margaret O'Brien, Robert Young Comedy fantasy MGM
Career Girl Wallace Fox Frances Langford, Edward Norris, Iris Adrian Musical PRC
Carolina Blues Leigh Jason Kay Kyser, Ann Miller, Victor Moore Musical Columbia[1]
Casanova Brown Sam Wood Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Frank Morgan Comedy RKO
Casanova in Burlesque Leslie Goodwins Joe E. Brown, June Havoc, Dale Evans Comedy Republic
Charlie Chan in the Chinese Cat Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland Crime comedy Monogram; Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Arthur Loft Crime comedy Monogram; Charlie Chan
Cheyenne Wildcat Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Bobby Blake, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Chip Off the Old Block Charles Lamont Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Ann Blyth Musical comedy Universal
Christmas Holiday Robert Siodmak Deanna Durbin, Gene Kelly, Richard Whorf Film noir Universal
The Climax George Waggner Susanna Foster, Boris Karloff, Turhan Bey Horror Universal
Cobra Woman Robert Siodmak Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Sabu, Edgar Barrier Adventure Universal
Code of the Prairie Spencer Gordon Bennet Smiley Burnette, Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
The Conspirators Jean Negulesco Hedy Lamarr, Paul Henreid, Sydney Greenstreet Spy thriller Warner Bros.
The Contender Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Arline Judge, Julie Gibson Western PRC
Cover Girl Charles Vidor Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, Phil Silvers Musical Columbia
Cowboy and the Senorita Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Mary Lee, Dale Evans Western Republic
Cowboy Canteen Lew Landers Jane Frazee, Tex Ritter, Barbara Jo Allen Musical Columbia
Cowboy from Lonesome River Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Crazy Knights William Beaudine Billy Gilbert, Shemp Howard, Maxie Rosenbloom Romantic comedy Monogram
Crime by Night William Clemens Jane Wyman, Jerome Cowan, Eleanor Parker Crime drama Warner Bros.
Cry of the Werewolf Henry Levin Nina Foch Horror Columbia
The Curse of the Cat People Robert Wise Simone Simon, Jane Randolph Horror RKO
Cyclone Prairie Rangers Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Constance Worth Western Columbia[2]

D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Dancing in Manhattan Henry Levin Fred Brady, Jeff Donnell, William Wright Musical comedy Columbia[3]
Dangerous Passage William Berke Robert Lowery, Phyllis Brooks, Charles Arnt Film noir Paramount
Dark Mountain William Berke Robert Lowery, Ellen Drew, Regis Toomey Crime drama Paramount
Dark Waters Andre de Toth Merle Oberon, Franchot Tone, Thomas Mitchell Film noir United Artists
Days of Glory Jacques Tourneur Gregory Peck Romantic drama RKO
Dead Man's Eyes Reginald Le Borg Lon Chaney Jr., Jean Parker Horror Universal
Dead or Alive Elmer Clifton Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC[4]
Delinquent Daughters Albert Herman June Carlson, Fifi D'Orsay, Teala Loring Crime, Drama PRC
Destiny Reginald Le Borg Gloria Jean, Alan Curtis, Frank Craven Crime drama Universal
Detective Kitty O'Day William Beaudine Jean Parker, Peter Cookson Mystery Monogram
Dixie Jamboree Christy Cabanne Frances Langford, Guy Kibbee, Eddie Quillan Musical PRC
Double Exposure William A. Berke Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly Crime comedy Paramount
Double Indemnity Billy Wilder Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson Film noir Paramount. 7 Oscar nominations; remade in 1973
The Doughgirls James V. Kern Ann Sheridan, Alexis Smith, Jack Carson Comedy Warner Bros.
Dragon Seed Harold S. Bucquet, Jack Conway Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Akim Tamiroff, Agnes Moorhead, Henry Travers Film noir MGM
The Drifter Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC

E-F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
End of the Road George Blair Edward Norris, John Abbott, June Storey Crime drama Republic[5]
Enemy of Women Alfred Zeisler Claudia Drake, Paul Andor, Donald Woods Drama Monogram
Enter Arsène Lupin Ford Beebe Charles Korvin, Ella Raines Crime Universal
The Eve of St. Mark John M. Stahl Anne Baxter, Michael O'Shea, Vincent Price Drama 20th Century Fox; based on the play
Ever Since Venus Arthur Dreifuss Ina Ray Hutton, Hugh Herbert, Ann Savage Musical comedy Columbia[6]
Experiment Perilous Jacques Tourneur Hedy Lamarr, George Brent Film noir RKO
Faces in the Fog John English Jane Withers, Paul Kelly, Lee Patrick Drama Republic
The Falcon in Hollywood Gordon Douglas Tom Conway, Rita Corday Mystery RKO; Falcon series
The Falcon in Mexico William Berke Tom Conway, Mona Maris Mystery RKO; Falcon series
The Falcon Out West William Clemens Tom Conway, Barbara Hale Mystery RKO; Falcon series
A Fig Leaf for Eve Don Brodie Jan Wiley, Eddie Dunn, Betty Blythe Drama Monogram
The Fighting Seabees Edward Ludwig John Wayne, Susan Hayward, William Frawley War Republic
The Fighting Sullivans Lloyd Bacon Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Ward Bond Biography, drama 20th Century Fox
Firebrands of Arizona Lesley Selander Smiley Burnette, Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Follow the Boys A. Edward Sutherland George Raft, Vera Zorina, Jeanette MacDonald War comedy Universal
Follow the Leader William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell Adventure Monogram
Forty Thieves Lesley Selander William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers Western United Artists
Four Jills in a Jeep William A. Seiter Kay Francis, Carole Landis, Martha Raye War musical 20th Century Fox
Frenchman's Creek Mitchell Leisen Joan Fontaine, Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Adventure Paramount
Frontier Outlaws Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Marin Sais Western PRC
Fuzzy Settles Down Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Action PRC

G-H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Gambler's Choice Frank McDonald Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly Crime Paramount
Gangsters of the Frontier Elmer Clifton Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC[7]
Gaslight George Cukor Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, Angela Lansbury Film noir MGM; Oscar for Bergman
Gentle Annie Andrew Marton James Craig, Donna Reed, Marjorie Main Romantic western MGM
Ghost Catchers Edward F. Cline Olsen and Johnson, Gloria Jean, Martha O'Driscoll Comedy, horror Universal
Ghost Guns Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Evelyn Finley Western Monogram
The Ghost That Walks Alone Lew Landers Arthur Lake, Janis Carter, Lynne Roberts Mystery/comedy Columbia
Gildersleeve's Ghost Gordon Douglas Harold Peary, Marion Martin, Richard LeGrand Comedy/fantasy RKO; last in series
Girl in the Case William Berke Edmund Lowe, Janis Carter Mystery Columbia
Girl Rush Gordon Douglas Wally Brown, Alan Carney, Frances Langford Comedy western RKO
The Girl Who Dared Howard Bretherton Lorna Gray, Peter Cookson, Veda Ann Borg Mystery Republic
Goin' to Town Leslie Goodwins Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Barbara Hale Comedy RKO
Going My Way Leo McCarey Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, Frank McHugh, Gene Lockhart Musical comedy Paramount; won 7 Oscars
Goodnight, Sweetheart Joseph Santley Robert Livingston, Ruth Terry, Henry Hull Musical comedy Republic
The Great Mike Wallace Fox Stuart Erwin, Marion Martin Comedy PRC
The Great Moment Preston Sturges Joel McCrea, Betty Field Biopic Paramount
Greenwich Village Walter Lang Carmen Miranda, Don Ameche, William Bendix Musical 20th Century Fox
Guest in the House John Brahm Anne Baxter, Ralph Bellamy, Aline MacMahon Film noir United Artists
Guns of the Law Elmer Clifton Dave (Tex) O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Gunsmoke Mesa Harry Fraser Dave (Tex) O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC[8]
Gypsy Wildcat Roy William Neill Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Peter Coe Adventure Universal
Hail the Conquering Hero Preston Sturges Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, William Demarest Comedy Paramount
The Hairy Ape Alfred Santell William Bendix, Susan Hayward, John Loder Drama United Artists; based on play by Eugene O'Neill
Hands Across the Border Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Trigger, Ruth Terry Western Republic
Harmony Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Ken Maynard, Eddie Dean, Gene Alsace Western Astor[9]
Hat Check Honey Edward F. Cline Leon Errol, Grace McDonald, Walter Catlett Musical comedy Universal
The Heavenly Body Alexander Hall William Powell, Hedy Lamarr Comedy MGM
Heavenly Days Howard Estabrook Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Barbara Hale Comedy RKO; Fibber McGee and Molly
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel Comedy Paramount
Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel Comedy Paramount
Henry Aldrich's Little Secret Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel Comedy Paramount
Her Primitive Man Charles Lamont Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, Robert Benchley Comedy Universal[10]
Here Come the Waves Mark Sandrich Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Sonny Tufts Musical comedy Paramount
Hey, Rookie Charles Barton Ann Miller, Joe Besser, Larry Parks Musical Columbia[11]
Hi, Beautiful Leslie Goodwins Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr., Hattie McDaniel Comedy Universal[12]
Hi, Good Lookin'! Edward C. Lilley Harriet Hilliard, Eddie Quillan, Kirby Grant Musical comedy Universal[13]
Hidden Valley Outlaws Howard Bretherton Wild Bill Elliott, George "Gabby" Hayes, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Higher and Higher Tim Whelan Michele Morgan, Frank Sinatra Musical RKO
The Hitler Gang John Farrow Robert Watson, Roman Bohnen, Victor Varconi Dreama Paramount
Hollywood Canteen Delmer Daves Robert Hutton, Joan Leslie Musical Warner Bros.
Home in Indiana Henry Hathaway Walter Brennan, Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain Drama 20th Century Fox
Hot Rhythm William Beaudine Dona Drake, Robert Lowery, Irene Ryan Musical Monogram
The Hour Before the Dawn Frank Tuttle Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, Binnie Barnes Drama Paramount
House of Frankenstein Erle C. Kenton Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, Glenn Strange Horror Universal

I-J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Accuse My Parents Sam Newfield Mary Beth Hughes, Vivienne Osborne Crime drama PRC
I Love a Soldier Mark Sandrich Paulette Goddard, Sonny Tufts Comedy Paramount
I'll Be Seeing You William Dieterle Ginger Rogers, Shirley Temple Drama Selznick
I'm from Arkansas Lew Landers Slim Summerville, Iris Adrian Comedy PRC
The Impatient Years Irving Cummings Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman Comedy Columbia
The Impostor Julien Duvivier Jean Gabin, Richard Whorf, Ellen Drew Drama Universal
In the Meantime, Darling Otto Preminger Jeanne Crain, Frank Latimore, Gale Robbins Romance 20th Century Fox
In Our Time Vincent Sherman Ida Lupino, Paul Henreid Romance Warner Bros.
In Society Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Marion Hutton Comedy Universal
The Invisible Man's Revenge Ford Beebe Jon Hall, John Carradine Science fiction Universal
Irish Eyes Are Smiling Gregory Ratoff Monty Woolley, June Haver Comedy 20th Century Fox
It Happened Tomorrow Rene Clair Dick Powell, Linda Darnell Fantasy, Comedy United Artists; 2 Oscar nominations
Jam Session Charles Barton Ann Miller, Jess Barker Musical Columbia
Jamboree Joseph Santley Ruth Terry, Paul Harvey Comedy Republic
Janie Michael Curtiz Joyce Reynolds, Ann Harding Comedy Warner Bros.
Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore Joe May Simone Simon, James Ellison Romance Monogram
Jungle Woman Reginald Le Borg Evelyn Ankers, J. Carrol Naish Horror Universal

K-L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Kansas City Kitty Del Lord Joan Davis, Bob Crosby, Jane Frazee Musical Columbia
The Keys of the Kingdom John M. Stahl Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Roddy McDowall Drama 20th Century Fox
Kismet William Dieterle Ronald Colman, Marlene Dietrich, James Craig Historical MGM
Knickerbocker Holiday Harry Joe Brown Constance Dowling, Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn Comedy United Artists
Ladies Courageous John Rawlins Loretta Young, Diana Barrymore, Anne Gwynne, Geraldine Fitzgerald War Universal
Ladies of Washington Louis King Trudy Marshall, Anthony Quinn, Sheila Ryan Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Lady and the Monster George Sherman Vera Ralston, Erich von Stroheim, Richard Arlen Science fiction Republic
Lady in the Dark Kurt Weill Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Jon Hall Musical Paramount
Lady in the Death House Steve Sekely Jean Parker, Lionel Atwill Drama PRC
Lady, Let's Dance Frank Woodruff Belita, James Ellison Musical Monogram
Lake Placid Serenade Steve Sekely Vera Ralston, Eugene Pallette Drama Republic
Land of the Outlaws Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
The Laramie Trail John English Robert Livingston, Smiley Burnette Western Republic
The Last Horseman William Berke Russell Hayden, Ann Savage Western Columbia
The Last Ride D. Ross Lederman Eleanor Parker, Richard Travis Crime Warner Bros.
Laura Otto Preminger Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Judith Anderson Film noir 20th Century Fox; from Vera Caspary novel; 5 Oscar nominations
Law Men Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Jan Wiley Western Monogram
Law of the Valley Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Lynne Carver Western Monogram
Leave It to the Irish William Beaudine James Dunn, Wanda McKay Comedy crime Monogram
Lifeboat Alfred Hitchcock Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix War, drama 20th Century Fox; Oscar for script
Lights of Old Santa Fe Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
The Lodger John Brahm Merle Oberon, George Sanders, Laird Cregar Horror 20th Century Fox
Lost in a Harem Charles Reisner Abbott and Costello, Marilyn Maxwell Comedy MGM
Louisiana Hayride Charles Barton Judy Canova, Ross Hunter Comedy Columbia
Lumberjack Lesley Selander William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Ellen Hall Western United Artists

M-N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Machine Gun Mama Harold Young Armida Musical PRC
Mademoiselle Fifi Robert Wise Simone Simon, Kurt Kreuger Drama RKO
Maisie Goes to Reno Harry Beaumont Ann Sothern, John Hodiak Comedy MGM
Make Your Own Bed Peter Godfrey Jane Wyman, Jack Carson Comedy Warner Bros.
Man from Frisco Robert Florey Michael O'Shea, Anne Shirley Spy film Republic
Marine Raiders Harold D. Schuster Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Ruth Hussey War RKO
The Mark of the Whistler William Castle Richard Dix, Janis Carter Mystery Columbia
Marked Trails John P. McCarthy Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Veda Ann Borg Western Monogram
Marriage Is a Private Affair Robert Z. Leonard Lana Turner, John Hodiak Comedy MGM
Marshal of Gunsmoke Vernon Keays Tex Ritter, Russell Hayden, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
Marshal of Reno Wallace Grissell Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming Western Republic
The Mask of Dimitrios Jean Negulesco Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre Film noir Warner Bros.; from Eric Ambler novel
The Master Race Herbert Biberman George Coulouris Drama RKO
Meet Me in St. Louis Vincente Minnelli Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor Musical MGM; 4 Oscar nominations
Meet Miss Bobby Socks Glenn Tryon Bob Crosby, Lynn Merrick Musical Columbia
Meet the People Charles Reisner Lucille Ball, Dick Powell Musical MGM
Men on Her Mind Wallace Fox Mary Beth Hughes, Edward Norris Musical PRC
The Merry Monahans Charles Lamont Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie Comedy Universal
Million Dollar Kid Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Louise Currie Comedy Monogram
Ministry of Fear Fritz Lang Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond Film noir Paramount
Minstrel Man Joseph H. Lewis Benny Fields, Gladys George Musical PRC; 2 Oscar nominations
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Preston Sturges Eddie Bracken, Betty Hutton, William Demarest Comedy Paramount
The Missing Juror Oscar Boetticher, Jr. Jim Bannon, Janis Carter Mystery Columbia[14]
Mojave Firebrand Spencer Gordon Bennet Wild Bill Elliott, George "Gabby" Hayes, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
The Monster Maker Sam Newfield J. Carrol Naish, Ralph Morgan, Tala Birell Science fiction PRC
Moon Over Las Vegas Jean Yarbrough Anne Gwynne, Barbara Jo Allen Comedy Universal
Moonlight and Cactus Edward F. Cline The Andrews Sisters, Leo Carrillo Musical Universal
Mr. Skeffington Vincent Sherman Bette Davis, Claude Rains Drama Warner Bros.; 2 Oscar nominations
Mr. Winkle Goes to War Alfred E. Green Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Warrick Comedy Columbia
Mrs. Parkington Tay Garnett Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold Drama MGM
The Mummy's Curse Leslie Goodwins Lon Chaney, Virginia Christine Horror Universal
The Mummy's Ghost Reginald LeBorg Lon Chaney, John Carradine, Ramsay Ames Horror Universal
Murder in the Blue Room Leslie Goodwins Anne Gwynne, John Litel Mystery Universal
Murder, My Sweet Edward Dmytryk Dick Powell, Claire Trevor Film noir RKO
Music for Millions Henry Koster Jimmy Durante, June Allyson Musical MGM
Music in Manhattan John H. Auer Anne Shirley, Dennis Day Musical RKO
My Best Gal Anthony Mann Jane Withers, Jimmy Lydon Comedy Republic
My Buddy Steve Sekely Ruth Terry, Donald Barry Drama Republic
My Gal Loves Music Edward C. Lilley Bob Crosby, Grace McDonald Musical Universal
My Pal Wolf Alfred L. Werker Sharyn Moffett, Jill Esmond, Claire Carleton Family RKO
Mystery Man George Archainbaud William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Eleanor Stewart Western United Artists
Nabonga Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Julie London Sci-fi PRC
The National Barn Dance Hugh Bennett Jean Heather, Charles Quigley Comedy Paramount
National Velvet Clarence Brown Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor Drama MGM; won 2 Oscars
The Navy Way William Berke Robert Lowery, Jean Parker, Bill Henry Drama Paramount
Nevada Edward Killy Bob Mitchum, Anne Jeffreys Western RKO
Nine Girls Leigh Jason Ann Harding, Evelyn Keyes Mystery Columbia
A Night of Adventure Gordon Douglas Tom Conway, Audrey Long, John Carradine, Dean Jagger Crime mystery RKO
None but the Lonely Heart Clifford Odets Cary Grant, Ethel Barrymore Drama RKO. Oscar for Barrymore
None Shall Escape Andre DeToth Marsha Hunt, Alexander Knox, Henry Travers War drama Columbia
Nothing but Trouble Sam Taylor Laurel and Hardy Comedy MGM

O-R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Oath of Vengeance Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Oh, What a Night William Beaudine Jean Parker, Edmund Lowe Comedy Monogram
Oklahoma Raiders Lewis D. Collins Tex Ritter, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
The Old Texas Trail Lewis D. Collins Rod Cameron, Virginia Christine Western Universal
Once Upon a Time Alexander Hall Cary Grant, Janet Blair Comedy Columbia
One Body Too Many Frank McDonald Jack Haley, Jean Parker, Bela Lugosi Horror comedy Paramount
One Mysterious Night Oscar Boetticher, Jr. Chester Morris, Janis Carter Crime drama Columbia
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Lewis Allen Gail Russell, Diana Lynn Comedy Paramount
Outlaw Roundup Harry Fraser Dave (Tex) O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Outlaw Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele Western Monogram
Outlaws of Santa Fe Howard Bretherton Don "Red" Barry, Helen Talbot Western Republic
Pardon My Rhythm Felix E. Feist Gloria Jean, Patric Knowles, Evelyn Ankers, Marjorie Weaver Musical Universal
Partners of the Trail Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine McIntyre Western Monogram
Passage to Marseille Michael Curtiz Humphrey Bogart, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre War Warner Bros.
Passport to Destiny Ray McCarey Elsa Lanchester, Gordon Oliver Drama RKO
The Pearl of Death Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers Crime Universal; Sherlock Holmes
Phantom Lady Robert Siodmak Franchot Tone, Ella Raines Film noir Universal
Pin Up Girl William LeBaron Betty Grable, Martha Raye Musical 20th Century Fox
The Pinto Bandit Elmer Clifton Dave (Tex) O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
The Port of 40 Thieves John English Stephanie Bachelor, Tom Keene Drama Republic
Practically Yours Mitchell Leisen Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray Comedy Paramount
Pride of the Plains Wallace Fox Robert Livingston, Smiley Burnette Western Republic
The Princess and the Pirate David Butler Bob Hope, Virginia Mayo, Walter Brennan Comedy RKO
The Purple Heart Lewis Milestone Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger War 20th Century Fox
The Racket Man D. Ross Lederman Hugh Beaumont, Tom Neal, Jeanne Bates Crime Columbia
Raiders of the Border John P. McCarthy Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Rainbow Island Ralph Murphy Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken Comedy Paramount
Range Law Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Rationing Willis Goldbeck Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main Comedy MGM
Reckless Age Felix E. Feist Gloria Jean, Henry Stephenson Drama Universal
Return of the Ape Man Phil Rosen Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, Frank Moran Horror Monogram
The Return of the Vampire Lew Landers Bela Lugosi, Nina Foch Horror Columbia
Riders of the Santa Fe Wallace Fox Rod Cameron, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
Riding West William Berke Charles Starrett, Shirley Patterson Western Columbia
Roger Touhy, Gangster Robert Florey Preston Foster, Victor McLaglen, Lois Andrews Crime 20th Century Fox
Rogues' Gallery Albert Herman Robin Raymond, Frank Jenks Drama PRC
Rosie the Riveter Joseph Santley Frank Albertson, Jane Frazee Musical Republic

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Saddle Leather Law Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Sailor's Holiday William Berke Arthur Lake, Shelley Winters Comedy Columbia
The San Antonio Kid Howard Bretherton Wild Bill Elliott, Bobby Blake, Alice Fleming, Linda Stirling Western Republic
San Diego, I Love You Reginald Le Borg Jon Hall, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal
San Fernando Valley John English Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
The Scarlet Claw Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh Crime Universal; Sherlock Holmes
Secret Command A. Edward Sutherland Pat O'Brien, Carole Landis, Chester Morris Drama Columbia
Secrets of Scotland Yard George Blair Edgar Barrier, Stephanie Bachelor, C. Aubrey Smith Thriller Republic
See Here, Private Hargrove Wesley Ruggles, Tay Garnett Robert Walker, Donna Reed, Keenan Wynn Comedy MGM
Sensations of 1945 Andrew Stone Eleanor Powell, Dennis O'Keefe, W. C. Fields, Sophie Tucker, Cab Callaway, Woody Herman Musical comedy United Artists
Sergeant Mike Henry Levin Larry Parks, Jeanne Bates Drama Columbia
Seven Days Ashore John H. Auer Marcy McGuire, Virginia Mayo Comedy RKO
Seven Doors to Death Elmer Clifton June Clyde, Chick Chandler Suspense PRC
The Seventh Cross Fred Zinnemann Spencer Tracy, Hume Cronyn War drama MGM
Shadow of Suspicion William Beaudine Marjorie Weaver, Peter Cookson Comedy crime Monogram
Shadows in the Night Eugene Forde Warner Baxter, Nina Foch Mystery Columbia; Crime Doctor series
Shake Hands with Murder Albert Herman Iris Adrian, Frank Jenks Mystery PRC
She's a Soldier Too William Castle Beulah Bondi, Nina Foch Drama Columbia
She's a Sweetheart Del Lord Jane Frazee, Larry Parks Musical Columbia
Sheriff of Las Vegas Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Bobby Blake, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Sheriff of Sundown Lesley Selander Allan Lane, Duncan Renaldo Western Republic
Shine On, Harvest Moon David Butler Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson Musical Warner Bros.
Show Business Edwin L. Marin Eddie Cantor, George Murphy, Joan Davis Musical RKO
Silent Partner George Blair William Henry, Grant Withers Thriller Republic
Silver City Kid John English Allan Lane, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Since You Went Away John Cromwell Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Joseph Cotten Romance United Artists
Sing a Jingle Edward C. Lilley Allan Jones, June Vincent Musical Universal
Sing Neighbor Sing Frank McDonald Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys, Rachel, Lulubelle and Scotty, Harry "Pappy" Cheshire Musical Republic
The Singing Sheriff Leslie Goodwins Bob Crosby, Fay McKenzie Musical western Universal
Slightly Terrific Edward F. Cline Leon Errol, Anne Rooney Musical Universal[15]
Something for the Boys Lewis Seiler Carmen Miranda, Phil Silvers, Perry Como Musical comedy 20th Century Fox
Song of Nevada Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
Song of the Open Road S. Sylvan Simon Jane Powell, Bonita Granville, Edgar Bergen Musical comedy United Artists
Song of Russia Gregory Ratoff Robert Taylor, Susan Peters War MGM
Song of the Range Wallace Fox Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore Western Monogram
Sonora Stagecoach Robert Emmett Tansey Bob Steele, Hoot Gibson Western Monogram
The Soul of a Monster Will Jason Rose Hobart, George Macready Horror Columbia
South of Dixie Jean Yarbrough Anne Gwynne, Jerome Cowan Musical Universal
The Spider Woman Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard Mystery Universal Pictures. Sherlock Holmes
Spook Town Elmer Clifton Dave O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Stagecoach to Monterey Lesley Selander Allan Lane, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Standing Room Only Sidney Lanfield Fred MacMurray, Paulette Goddard Comedy Paramount
Stars on Parade Lew Landers Larry Parks, Lynn Merrick, Jeff Donnell Musical Columbia
Step Lively Tim Whelan Frank Sinatra, Gloria DeHaven Musical RKO
Storm Over Lisbon George Sherman Vera Ralston, Erich von Stroheim Thriller Republic
The Story of Dr. Wassell Cecil B. DeMille Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso War drama Paramount
Strange Affair Alfred E. Green Allyn Joslyn, Evelyn Keyes, Edgar Buchanan Mystery Columbia
Strangers in the Night Anthony Mann William Terry, Virginia Grey Thriller Republic
Summer Storm Douglas Sirk Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Anna Lee Drama United Artists
Sunday Dinner for a Soldier Lloyd Bacon Anne Baxter, John Hodiak Romance 20th Century Fox
Sundown Valley Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Jeanne Bates Western Columbia
The Suspect Robert Siodmak Charles Laughton, Ella Raines Film noir Universal
Sweet and Low-Down Archie Mayo Linda Darnell, Benny Goodman Musical 20th Century Fox
Sweethearts of the U.S.A. Lewis D. Collins Una Merkel, Harry Parke, Teala Loring Musical Monogram
Swing Hostess Sam Newfield Martha Tilton, Iris Adrian Musical PRC
Swing in the Saddle Lew Landers Jane Frazee, Guinn Williams, Sally Bliss Musical Columbia
Swingtime Johnny Edward F. Cline Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews Comedy, Musical Universal

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tahiti Nights Will Jason Jinx Falkenburg, Dave O'Brien, Mary Treen Comedy Columbia
Take It Big Frank McDonald Harriet Hilliard, Jack Haley, Ozzie Nelson Musical comedy Paramount
Take It or Leave It Benjamin Stoloff Phil Baker, Madge Meredith Musical 20th Century Fox
Tall in the Saddle Edwin L. Marin John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond Western RKO
Tampico Lothar Mendes Edward G. Robinson, Lynn Bari, Victor McLaglen War 20th Century Fox
Texas Masquerade George Archainbaud William Boyd, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
That's My Baby! William Berke Richard Arlen, Ellen Drew Comedy Republic
They Live in Fear Josef Berne Otto Kruger, Clifford Severn Drama Columbia
Thirty Seconds over Tokyo Mervyn LeRoy Spencer Tracy, Van Johnson War drama MGM
This Is the Life Felix E. Feist Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster Comedy Universal
Thoroughbreds George Blair Tom Neal, Adele Mara Drama Republic
The Three Caballeros Norman Ferguson, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney Aurora Miranda Animated Walt Disney, RKO
Three Is a Family Edward Ludwig Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles Comedy United Artists
Three Little Sisters Joseph Santley Mary Lee, Ruth Terry, Cheryl Walker Comedy Republic
3 Men in White Willis Goldbeck Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Marilyn Maxwell Drama MGM
Three of a Kind D. Ross Lederman Billy Gilbert, June Lang Comedy Monogram
Thundering Gun Slingers Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Till We Meet Again Frank Borzage Barbara Britton, Ray Milland Drama Paramount
Timber Queen Frank McDonald Mary Beth Hughes, Richard Arlen Drama Paramount
To Have and Have Not Howard Hawks Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. Walter Brennan, Hoagy Carmichael Film noir Warner Bros.; based on novel by Ernest Hemingway
Together Again Charles Vidor Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer Romance Columbia
Tomorrow, the World! Leslie Fenton Fredric March, Betty Field, Agnes Moorehead Drama United Artists
The Town Went Wild Ralph Murphy Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon Comedy PRC
Trail to Gunsight Vernon Keays Eddie Dew, Lyle Talbot Western Universal
Trigger Law Vernon Keays Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele Western Monogram
Trigger Trail Lewis D. Collins Rod Cameron, Vivian Austin Western Universal
Trocadero William Nigh Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Ralph Morgan Comedy Republic
Tucson Raiders Spencer Gordon Bennet Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Twilight on the Prairie Jean Yarbrough Johnny Downs, Vivian Austin Western musical Universal
Two Girls and a Sailor Richard Thorpe Van Johnson, June Allyson Comedy MGM
Two-Man Submarine Lew Landers Tom Neal, Ann Savage War Columbia

U-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
U-Boat Prisoner Lew Landers Bruce Bennett, Erik Rolf War drama Columbia[16]
The Uninvited Lewis Allen Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Donald Crisp Horror Paramount
Uncertain Glory Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, Paul Lukas, Faye Emerson Drama Warner Bros.
The Unwritten Code Herman Rotsten Ann Savage, Tom Neal War Columbia
Up in Arms Elliott Nugent Danny Kaye, Dinah Shore, Dana Andrews Comedy RKO
Up in Mabel's Room Allan Dwan Marjorie Reynolds, Dennis O'Keefe, Gail Patrick Comedy United Artists
The Utah Kid Vernon Keays Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Beatrice Gray Western Monogram
Valley of Vengeance Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Evelyn Finley Western PRC
The Very Thought of You Delmer Daves Dennis Morgan, Eleanor Parker Drama Warner Bros.
Vigilantes of Dodge City Wallace Grissell Wild Bill Elliott, Linda Stirling Western Republic
Voice in the Wind Arthur Ripley Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie Drama United Artists
Voodoo Man William Beaudine Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, George Zucco Horror Monogram
Waterfront Steve Sekely J. Carrol Naish, Maris Wrixon War, drama PRC
A Wave, a WAC and a Marine Phil Karlson Elyse Knox, Ann Gillis, Sally Eilers Romantic war comedy Monogram
Week-End Pass Jean Yarbrough Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr. Comedy Universal
Weird Woman Reginald Le Borg Lon Chaney Jr., Anne Gwynne Horror Universal; Inner Sanctum series
West of the Rio Grande Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine McIntyre Western Monogram
Westward Bound Robert Emmett Tansey Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele Western Monogram
What a Man! William Beaudine Johnny Downs, Wanda McKay Comedy Monogram
When Strangers Marry William Castle Kim Hunter, Dean Jagger Film noir Monogram
When the Lights Go on Again William K. Howard Jimmy Lydon, Regis Toomey Drama PRC
The Whispering Skull Elmer Clifton Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
The Whistler William Castle Richard Dix, Gloria Stuart, Joan Woodbury Mystery Columbia
The White Cliffs of Dover Clarence Brown Irene Dunne, Alan Marshal War drama MGM
Wild Horse Phantom Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Kermit Maynard Western PRC
Wilson Henry King Charles Coburn, Alexander Knox, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell Bio-pic 20th Century Fox
Wing and a Prayer Henry Hathaway Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, Cedric Hardwicke War 20th Century Fox; nominated for Best Screenplay
Winged Victory George Cukor Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain, Edmond O'Brien, Judy Holliday War drama 20th Century Fox
The Woman in the Window Fritz Lang Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Raymond Massey Film noir RKO
Wyoming Hurricane William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
The Yellow Rose of Texas Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger Western Republic
You Can't Ration Love Lester Fuller Betty Jane Rhodes, Marjorie Weaver, Marie Wilson Comedy Paramount
Youth Runs Wild Mark Robson Bonita Granville, Kent Smith Drama RKO

Documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Adventure in Music Reginald Le Borg, Ernst Matray José Iturbi, Emanuel Feuermann, Mildred Dilling Musical
The Fighting Lady Edward Steichen War Documentary 20th Century Fox
Hymn of the Nations Alexander Hammid War documentary
Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress William Wyler Documentary Paramount
Target for Today William Keighley Documentary Eighth Air Force in Poland
Tunisian Victory Frank Capra, Hugh Stewart, John Huston War Propaganda MGM

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Black Arrow Lew Landers Mark Roberts, Adele Jergens, Robert Williams Action western Columbia Pictures serial
Captain America Elmer Clifton, John English Dick Purcell, Lorna Gray Serial Republic
The Great Alaskan Mystery Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Milburn Stone, Marjorie Weaver, Edgar Kennedy Spy serial Universal
Haunted Harbor Spencer Gordon Bennet Kane Richmond, Kay Aldridge, Roy Barcroft Serial Republic
Mystery of the River Boat Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Robert Lowery Serial Universal
Raiders of Ghost City Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Dennis Moore, Lionel Atwill, Wanda McKay Western serial Universal
The Tiger Woman Spencer Bennet Allan Lane, Linda Stirling Adventure serial Republic
Zorro's Black Whip Spencer Gordon Bennet Linda Stirling Western, serial Republic

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The 957th Day Propaganda short produced by the US Navy
Attack! Battle of New Britain Propaganda short
The Barber of Seville James Culhane Animated short Lantz, Universal
The Battle of China Frank Capra War propaganda
The Bodyguard Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears Chuck Jones Merrie Melodies Animated Warner Bros.
Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips I. Freleng Merrie Melodies Animated, war Warner Bros.
Busy Buddies Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Crash Goes the Hash Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Dancing Romeo Cyril Endfield Our Gang Comedy Short MGM
Five Were Chosen Herbert Kline Victor Kilian, Howard Da Silva, Leonid Kinskey War drama [17]
Gents Without Cents Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Hare Force Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
Hell-Bent for Election Charles M. Jones Animated, war
How to Play Golf Jack Kinney Animated Disney, RKO
I Won't Play Crane Wilbur Janis Paige, Dane Clark Short subject Academy Award winner
Idle Roomers Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy, short Columbia
Jammin' the Blues Gjon Mili Marie Bryant, Jo Jones, Illinois Jacquet Short
Little Red Riding Rabbit Friz Freleng Animated, short Warner Bros.
The Million Dollar Cat Bill Hanna, Joseph Barbera Animated short MGM
Mouse Trouble Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Movie Pests Will Jason Pete Smith Specialty with Dave O'Brien, Harry Einstein Comedy Short MGM
The Negro Soldier Stuart Heisler War Propaganda
No Dough Boys Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
The Old Grey Hare Robert Clampett Animated short MGM
The Price of Rendova War Propaganda
Puttin' on the Dog Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Return to Guam Propaganda short produced by U.S. Navy
Russian Rhapsody Robert Clampett Looney Tunes Animated short Warner Bros.
Safety Sleuth Will Jason Pete Smith Specialty with Dave O'Brien Comedy Short MGM
Sportsman's Memories Pete Smith Specialty with Dave O'Brien Comedy Short MGM
Stage Door Cartoon Friz Freleng Animated short Merrie Melodies
Tick Tock Tuckered Bob Clampett Animated short Warner Bros.
What Makes a Battle Propaganda short taking of Marshall Islands
What's Cookin' Doc? Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
With the Marines at Tarawa Louis Hayward War propaganda Battle of Tarawa
The Yoke's on Me Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy, short Columbia
The Zoot Cat Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM

See also

References