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List of American films of 1943

A list of American films released in 1943.

Casablanca won for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A–B

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Above Suspicion Richard Thorpe Joan Crawford, Fred MacMurray, Conrad Veidt Spy MGM
Action in the North Atlantic Lloyd Bacon, Raoul Walsh Humphrey Bogart, Raymond Massey, Alan Hale Sr. War Warner Bros.
Adventure in Iraq D. Ross Lederman Ruth Ford, John Loder, Paul Cavanagh Adventure Warner Bros.
The Adventures of a Rookie Leslie Goodwins Wally Brown, Alan Carney Comedy RKO
Aerial Gunner William H. Pine Chester Morris, Richard Arlen War Paramount
After Midnight with Boston Blackie Lew Landers Chester Morris, Ann Savage Mystery Columbia
Air Force Howard Hawks John Garfield, John Ridgely, Gig Young Drama Warner Bros.
Air Raid Wardens Edward Sedgwick Laurel and Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, Jacqueline White Comedy MGM
Alaska Highway Frank McDonald Jean Parker, Richard Arlen Drama Paramount
All by Myself Felix E. Feist Rosemary Lane, Evelyn Ankers, Patric Knowles Comedy Universal
Always a Bridesmaid Erle C. Kenton The Andrews Sisters, Patric Knowles, Grace McDonald Musical comedy Universal
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday Bruce Manning Deanna Durbin, Edmond O'Brien, Barry Fitzgerald Comedy Universal
The Ape Man William Beaudine Bela Lugosi, Louise Currie, Wallace Ford, Henry Hall Science fiction Monogram
Appointment in Berlin Alfred E. Green George Sanders, Marguerite Chapman War drama Columbia
Arizona Trail Vernon Keays Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
Around the World Allan Dwan Kay Kyser, Mischa Auer, Joan Davis Musical comedy RKO
Assignment in Brittany Jack Conway Jean-Pierre Aumont, Susan Peters, Signe Hasso War MGM
The Avenging Rider Sam Nelson Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards Western RKO
Background to Danger Raoul Walsh George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre Mystery Warner Bros.
Bad Men of Thunder Gap Albert Herman Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Bar 20 Lesley Selander William Boyd, Andy Clyde, George Reeves, Robert Mitchum Western United Artists
Bataan Tay Garnett Robert Taylor, George Murphy, Lloyd Nolan War MGM
Behind the Rising Sun Edward Dmytryk Margo Albert, Tom Neal War RKO
Best Foot Forward Edward Buzzell Lucille Ball, June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Nancy Walker Musical comedy MGM
Beyond the Last Frontier Howard Bretherton Eddie Dew, Smiley Burnette, Robert Mitchum Western Republic
The Black Hills Express John English Don "Red" Barry, Wally Vernon Western Republic
Black Market Rustlers S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Evelyn Finley Western Monogram
The Black Raven Sam Newfield Wanda McKay, George Zucco Suspense PRC
Blazing Frontier Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Blazing Guns Robert Emmett Tansey Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson Western Monogram
The Blocked Trail Elmer Clifton Bob Steele, Tom Tyler Western Republic
Bombardier Richard Wallace Pat O'Brien, Randolph Scott, Anne Shirley, Eddie Albert War RKO
Bomber's Moon Edward Ludwig (as Charles Fuhr), Harold D. Schuster (as Charles Fuhr), John Brahm George Montgomery, Annabella War 20th Century Fox
Border Buckaroos Oliver Drake Dave O'Brien, Christine McIntyre Western PRC
Border Patrol Lesley Selander William Boyd, Andy Clyde, George Reeves, Robert Mitchum Western United Artists
Bordertown Gun Fighters Howard Bretherton Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Boss of Rawhide Elmer Clifton Dave O'Brien, Nell O'Day Western PRC
The Boy from Stalingrad Sidney Salkow Scotty Beckett, John Wengraf War Columbia
Buckskin Frontier Lesley Selander Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb Western United Artists
Bullets and Saddles Anthony Marshall Ray "Crash" Corrigan, Julie Duncan Western Monogram

C–D

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Cabin in the Sky Vincente Minnelli Ethel Waters, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong Musical comedy MGM
Calaboose Hal Roach Jr. Jimmy Rogers, Noah Beery Jr. Western United Artists
California Joe Spencer Bennet Don "Red" Barry, Helen Talbot Western Republic
Calling Dr. Death Reginald Le Borg Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison Mystery Universal
Calling Wild Bill Elliott Spencer Gordon Bennet Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Campus Rhythm Arthur Dreifuss Johnny Downs, Gale Storm Musical Monogram
Canyon City Spencer Gordon Bennet Don "Red" Barry, Helen Talbot Western Republic
Captive Wild Woman Edward Dmytryk John Carradine, Milburn Stone, Paula Dupree Science fiction Universal
Carson City Cyclone Howard Bretherton Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Cattle Stampede Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
The Chance of a Lifetime William Castle Chester Morris, Erik Rolf, Jeanne Bates Crime drama Columbia
Chatterbox Joseph Santley Joe E. Brown, Judy Canova Comedy Republic
Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas Louis King Anna Sten, Philip Dorn War 20th Century Fox
Cheyenne Roundup Ray Taylor Johnny Mack Brown, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
China John Farrow Loretta Young, Alan Ladd, William Bendix Drama Paramount
Cinderella Swings It Christy Cabanne Gloria Warren, Guy Kibbee, Helen Parrish Musical RKO
City Without Men Sidney Salkow Linda Darnell, Glenda Farrell Crime drama Columbia
Clancy Street Boys William Beaudine East Side Kids, Amelita Ward, Noah Beery Comedy Monogram
Claudia Edmund Goulding Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, Ina Claire Comedy 20th Century Fox
Colt Comrades Lesley Selander William Boyd, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
Coney Island Walter Lang Betty Grable, George Montgomery, Cesar Romero, Phil Silvers Musical 20th Century Fox
The Constant Nymph Edmund Goulding Charles Boyer, Joan Fontaine, Peter Lorre Drama Warner Bros.
Corregidor William Nigh Otto Kruger, Elissa Landi, Donald Woods War PRC
Corvette K-225 Richard Rosson Randolph Scott, Ella Raines Drama Universal
Cowboy Commandos S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Evelyn Finley Western Monogram
Cowboy in Manhattan Frank Woodruff Frances Langford, Robert Paige, Leon Errol Comedy Universal
Cowboy in the Clouds Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Crash Dive Archie Mayo Tyrone Power, Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter War 20th Century Fox
Crazy House Edward F. Cline Olsen and Johnson, Cass Daley Comedy Universal
Crime Doctor Michael Gordon Warner Baxter, Ray Collins Mystery Columbia
The Crime Doctor's Strangest Case Eugene Forde Warner Baxter, Gloria Dickson Mystery Columbia; Crime Doctor series
The Crime Smasher James Tinling Richard Cromwell, Gale Storm Mystery Monogram
The Cross of Lorraine Tay Garnett Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gene Kelly, Cedric Hardwicke War MGM
Cry "Havoc" Richard Thorpe Margaret Sullavan, Ann Sothern, Joan Blondell, Fay Bainter Drama MGM
The Crystal Ball Elliott Nugent Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland Comedy United Artists
The Dancing Masters Malcolm St. Clair Laurel and Hardy, Trudy Marshall Comedy 20th Century Fox
Danger! Women at Work Sam Newfield Patsy Kelly, Mary Brian, Isabel Jewell Comedy PRC
Dangerous Blondes Leigh Jason Evelyn Keyes, Anita Louise Mystery Columbia
Days of Old Cheyenne Elmer Clifton Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Dead Man's Gulch John English Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Dead Men Walk Sam Newfield George Zucco, Mary Carlisle Horror PRC
Death Rides the Plains Sam Newfield Robert Livingston, Al St. John Western PRC
Death Valley Manhunt John English Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Death Valley Rangers Robert Emmett Tansey Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele Western Monogram
Deerslayer Lew Landers Jean Parker, Larry Parks, Yvonne DeCarlo Western Republic
The Desert Song Robert Florey Dennis Morgan, Irene Manning Musical Warner Bros.
The Desperadoes Charles Vidor Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Glenn Ford Western Columbia
Destination Tokyo Delmer Daves Cary Grant, John Garfield War Warner Bros.
Destroyer William A. Seiter Glenn Ford, Edward G. Robinson War Columbia
Devil Riders Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Patti McCarty Western PRC
Dixie A. Edward Sutherland Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour Musical Paramount
Dixie Dugan Otto Brower Lois Andrews, James Ellison, Charlotte Greenwood Comedy 20th Century Fox
Doughboys in Ireland Lew Landers Kenny Baker, Jeff Donnell, Lynn Merrick Musical Columbia
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case Willis Goldbeck Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Margaret O'Brien Drama MGM
DuBarry Was a Lady Roy Del Ruth Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly Musical MGM

E–F

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Edge of Darkness Lewis Milestone Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Walter Huston War Warner Bros.
The Falcon and the Co-eds William Clemens Tom Conway, Amelita Ward Mystery RKO
The Falcon in Danger William Clemens Tom Conway, Jean Brooks Mystery RKO
The Falcon Strikes Back Edward Dmytryk Tom Conway, Harriet Hilliard Mystery RKO
The Fallen Sparrow Richard Wallace Maureen O'Hara, John Garfield, Walter Slezak, Patricia Morison Drama RKO
False Colors George Archainbaud William Boyd, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
False Faces George Sherman Stanley Ridges, Veda Ann Borg Mystery Republic
The Fighting Buckaroo William Berke Charles Starrett, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Columbia
Fighting Frontier Lambert Hillyer Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards Western RKO
Fighting Valley Oliver Drake Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Find the Blackmailer D. Ross Lederman Faye Emerson, Gene Lockhart Mystery Warner Bros.
Fired Wife Charles Lamont Diana Barrymore, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal
First Comes Courage Dorothy Arzner Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne Drama Columbia
Five Graves to Cairo Billy Wilder Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter War Paramount
Flesh and Fantasy Julien Duvivier Edward G. Robinson, Charles Boyer, Barbara Stanwyck, Betty Field Drama anthology Universal
Flight for Freedom Lothar Mendes Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray, Herbert Marshall Drama RKO
Follies Girl William Rowland Doris Nolan, Wendy Barrie Musical PRC
Follow the Band Jean Yarbrough Mary Beth Hughes, Eddie Quillan Musical Universal
Footlight Glamour Frank R. Strayer Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Ann Savage Comedy Columbia
For Whom the Bell Tolls Sam Wood Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Arturo de Córdova War Paramount; from novel by Ernest Hemingway
Forever and a Day René Clair, Edmund Goulding Brian Aherne, Robert Cummings, Charles Laughton, Ida Lupino Drama RKO
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Roy William Neill Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi Horror Universal
Frontier Badmen Ford Beebe Diana Barrymore, Noah Beery Jr. Western Universal
Frontier Fury William Berke Charles Starrett, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Columbia
Frontier Law Elmer Clifton Russell Hayden, Jennifer Holt Western Columbia
Fugitive from Sonora Howard Bretherton Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick Western Republic
Fugitive of the Plains Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Kermit Maynard Western PRC

G–H

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Gals, Incorporated Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol, Harriet Nelson, Grace McDonald Musical comedy Universal
The Gang's All Here Busby Berkeley Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda Musical 20th Century Fox
Gangway for Tomorrow John H. Auer John Carradine, Robert Ryan, Margo Albert Drama RKO
A Gentle Gangster Phil Rosen Molly Lamont, Barton MacLane Drama Republic
Get Going Jean Yarbrough Robert Paige, Grace McDonald, Barbara Jo Allen Comedy Universal
Government Girl Dudley Nichols Olivia de Havilland, Sonny Tufts Comedy Warner Bros.
The Ghost and the Guest William Nigh Florence Rice, James Dunn Comedy PRC
The Ghost Rider Wallace Fox Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
The Ghost Ship Mark Robson Richard Dix, Edith Barrett Drama RKO
Ghosts on the Loose William Beaudine East Side Kids, Bela Lugosi, Ava Gardner Horror comedy Monogram
Gildersleeve's Bad Day Gordon Douglas Harold Peary, Nancy Gates Comedy RKO
Gildersleeve on Broadway Gordon Douglas Harold Peary, Billie Burke Comedy RKO
Girl Crazy Norman Taurog Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland Musical MGM; music by George and Ira Gershwin
The Girl from Monterrey Wallace Fox Armida Vendrell, Veda Ann Borg Comedy PRC
Girls in Chains Edgar G. Ulmer Arline Judge, Roger Clark Drama PRC
The Good Fellows Jo Graham Cecil Kellaway, Mabel Paige Comedy Paramount
Good Luck, Mr. Yates Ray Enright Claire Trevor, Jess Barker War drama Columbia[1]
Good Morning, Judge Jean Yarbrough Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Beth Hughes Comedy Universal
The Gorilla Man D. Ross Lederman Ruth Ford, John Loder Drama Warner Bros.
Government Girl Dudley Nichols Olivia de Havilland, Sonny Tufts, Anne Shirley Comedy RKO
Guadalcanal Diary Lewis Seiler William Bendix, Richard Conte, Anthony Quinn War 20th Century Fox
Gung Ho! Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum War Universal
A Guy Named Joe Victor Fleming Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson Romantic fantasy MGM; remade in 1989
Hail to the Rangers William Berke Charles Starrett, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Columbia
Hangmen Also Die! Fritz Lang Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan War United Artists
Happy Go Lucky Curtis Bernhardt Mary Martin, Betty Hutton Comedy Paramount
Happy Land Irving Pichel Don Ameche, Frances Dee Drama 20th Century Fox
The Hard Way Vincent Sherman Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie Drama Warner Bros.
Harrigan's Kid Charles Reisner Frank Craven, William Gargan Comedy MGM
Harvest Melody Sam Newfield Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Charlotte Wynters Musical PRC
Haunted Ranch Robert Emmett Tansey John 'Dusty' King, Dave Sharpe Western Monogram
Headin' for God's Country William Morgan William Lundigan, Virginia Dale Action Republic
The Heat's On Gregory Ratoff Mae West, Victor Moore Musical comedy Columbia
Heaven Can Wait Ernst Lubitsch Don Ameche, Gene Tierney Comedy 20th Century Fox; Remake of 1978 film
He Hired the Boss Thomas Z. Loring Stuart Erwin, Evelyn Venable, Vivian Blaine Comedy 20th Century Fox
He's My Guy Edward F. Cline Dick Foran, Irene Hervey, Joan Davis Musical Columbia
Hello, Frisco, Hello H. Bruce Humberstone Alice Faye, John Payne, Jack Oakie Comedy 20th Century Fox
Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Olive Blakeney Comedy Paramount
Henry Aldrich Haunts a House Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, Olive Blakeney Comedy Paramount
Henry Aldrich Swings It Hugh Bennett Jimmy Lydon, John Litel, Olive Blakeney Comedy Paramount
Here Comes Elmer Joseph Santley Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Gloria Stuart Comedy Republic
Here Comes Kelly William Beaudine Eddie Quillan, Joan Woodbury, Armida Comedy Monogram
Hers to Hold Frank Ryan Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten Romance Universal
Hi, Buddy Harold Young Dick Foran, Harriet Nelson, Marjorie Lord Musical Universal
Hi Diddle Diddle Andrew L. Stone Adolphe Menjou, Martha Scott, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy United Artists
High Explosive Frank McDonald Jean Parker, Chester Morris Drama Paramount
His Butler's Sister Frank Borzage Deanna Durbin, Franchot Tone Comedy Universal
Hit Parade of 1943 Albert S. Rogell Susan Hayward, Gail Patrick, Eve Arden Musical Republic
Hit the Ice Charles Lamont Abbott and Costello, Ginny Simms, Patric Knowles Comedy Universal
Hitler's Children Edward Dmytryk Tim Holt, Bonita Granville, Kent Smith Propaganda RKO
Hitler's Madman Douglas Sirk Patricia Morison, Alan Curtis Drama PRC
Hi'ya, Chum Harold Young Ritz Brothers, Jane Frazee Comedy Universal
Hi'ya, Sailor Jean Yarbrough Donald Woods, Elyse Knox Musical comedy Universal
Holy Matrimony John M. Stahl Monty Woolley, Gracie Fields Comedy 20th Century Fox
Honeymoon Lodge Edward C. Lilley David Bruce, Harriet Hilliard, June Vincent Musical comedy Universal
Hoosier Holiday Frank McDonald Dale Evans, Isabel Randolph Musical Republic
Hoppy Serves a Writ George Archainbaud William Boyd, George Reeves, Robert Mitchum Western United Artists; Hopalong Cassidy
Hostages Frank Tuttle Luise Rainer, William Bendix War Paramount
How's About It Erle C. Kenton The Andrews Sisters, Grace McDonald Musical Universal
The Human Comedy Clarence Brown Mickey Rooney Drama MGM

I–J

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Dood It Vincente Minnelli Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell Musical comedy MGM
I Escaped from the Gestapo Harold Young Dean Jagger, John Carradine, Mary Brian Thriller Monogram
I Walked with a Zombie Jacques Tourneur Frances Dee, Tom Conway Horror RKO
Idaho Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Virginia Grey Western Republic
Immortal Sergeant John M. Stahl Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara War 20th Century Fox
In Old Oklahoma Albert S. Rogell John Wayne, Martha Scott, Dale Evans Western Republic
The Iron Major Ray Enright Pat O'Brien, Ruth Warrick Biography RKO
Is Everybody Happy? Charles Barton Ted Lewis, Larry Parks Comedy Columbia
Isle of Forgotten Sins Edgar G. Ulmer Gale Sondergaard, John Carradine Adventure PRC
It Ain't Hay Erle C. Kenton Abbott and Costello, Grace McDonald Comedy Universal
It Comes Up Love Charles Lamont Gloria Jean, Donald O'Connor, Ian Hunter Musical Universal
It's a Great Life Frank R. Strayer Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Comedy Columbia; Blondie series
Jack London Alfred Santell Michael O'Shea, Susan Hayward Biography United Artists
Jane Eyre Robert Stevenson Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine Drama Fox; from novel by Charlotte Brontë
Jitterbugs Malcolm St. Clair Laurel and Hardy, Vivian Blaine Comedy 20th Century Fox
Jive Junction Edgar G. Ulmer Dickie Moore, Tina Thayer Musical PRC[2]
Johnny Come Lately William K. Howard James Cagney, Marjorie Lord Comedy United Artists
Journey into Fear Norman Foster, Orson Welles Joseph Cotten, Dolores del Río, Orson Welles Thriller RKO

K–L

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Kansan George Archainbaud Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Albert Dekker Western United Artists
Keep 'Em Slugging Christy Cabanne Dead End Kids, Elyse Knox Comedy Universal
Keeper of the Flame George Cukor Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy Drama MGM
Kid Dynamite Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Pamela Blake Comedy Monogram
The Kid Rides Again Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Iris Meredith Western PRC
King of the Cowboys Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Peggy Moran Western Republic
Klondike Kate William Castle Ann Savage, Tom Neal, Glenda Farrell Western Columbia
Ladies' Day Leslie Goodwins Lupe Vélez, Eddie Albert Comedy RKO
Lady Bodyguard William Clemens Eddie Albert, Anne Shirley Comedy Paramount
Lady of Burlesque William A. Wellman Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'Shea Comedy mystery United Artists
A Lady Takes a Chance William A. Seiter Jean Arthur, John Wayne, Phil Silvers Romantic comedy RKO
Land of Hunted Men S. Roy Luby Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune Western Monogram
Larceny with Music Edward Lilley Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Lee Patrick Musical Universal
Lassie Come Home Fred M. Wilcox Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp, May Whitty Family MGM
Law of the Northwest William Berke Charles Starrett, Shirley Patterson Western Columbia
Law of the Saddle Melville De Lay Robert Livingston, Al St. John Western PRC
The Law Rides Again Alan James Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson Western Monogram
The Leather Burners Joseph Henabery William Boyd, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
The Leopard Man Jacques Tourneur Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks Horror RKO
Let's Face It Sidney Lanfield Betty Hutton, Bob Hope Comedy Paramount
Let's Have Fun Charles Barton Bert Gordon, Margaret Lindsay Musical comedy Columbia
London Blackout Murders George Sherman John Abbott, Anita Bolster Drama Republic
The Lone Star Trail Ray Taylor Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter Western Universal
Lost Angel Roy Rowland Margaret O'Brien, Marsha Hunt Drama MGM

M–N

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Mad Ghoul James P. Hogan George Zucco, Evelyn Ankers, Robert Armstrong Horror Universal
Madame Curie Mervyn LeRoy Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Henry Travers Biography MGM; 7 Academy Award nominations
The Man from Down Under Robert Z. Leonard Charles Laughton, Donna Reed Drama MGM
The Man from Music Mountain Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Ann Gillis Western Republic
The Man from the Rio Grande Howard Bretherton Don "Red" Barry, Wally Vernon Western Republic
The Man from Thunder River John English Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Man of Courage Alexis Thurn-Taxis Barton MacLane, Charlotte Wynters, Lyle Talbot Crime PRC
The Mantrap George Sherman Henry Stephenson, Lloyd Corrigan, Dorothy Lovett Mystery Republic
Margin for Error Otto Preminger Joan Bennett, Milton Berle, Otto Preminger Drama 20th Century Fox
The Meanest Man in the World Sidney Lanfield Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane Comedy 20th Century Fox
Melody Parade Arthur Dreifuss Mary Beth Hughes, Eddie Quillan Musical Monogram
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event Leslie Goodwins Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol Comedy RKO; last of series
Minesweeper William Berke Richard Arlen, Jean Parker War drama Paramount
Mission to Moscow Michael Curtiz Walter Huston, Ann Harding, Oskar Homolka War drama Warner Bros.
Mister Big Charles Lamont Donald O'Connor, Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan Musical Universal
The Moon Is Down Irving Pichel Cedric Hardwicke, Lee J. Cobb War 20th Century Fox
Moonlight in Vermont Edward C. Lilley Gloria Jean, Fay Helm Musical Universal
The More the Merrier George Stevens Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn Comedy Columbia
Mountain Rhythm Frank McDonald Sally Payne, Weaver Brothers Comedy Republic
Mr. Lucky H. C. Potter Cary Grant, Laraine Day Romance RKO
Mr. Muggs Steps Out William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Joan Marsh Comedy Monogram
Murder in Times Square Lew Landers Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chapman Mystery Columbia
Murder on the Waterfront B. Reeves Easton Warren Douglas, Ruth Ford Drama Warner Bros.
My Friend Flicka Harold D. Schuster Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson Family 20th Century Fox
My Kingdom for a Cook Richard Wallace Charles Coburn, Marguerite Chapman Comedy Columbia
My Son, the Hero Edgar G. Ulmer Patsy Kelly, Roscoe Karns Comedy PRC[3]
The Mystery of the 13th Guest William Beaudine Helen Parrish, Dick Purcell Crime Monogram
The Mysterious Doctor Benjamin Stoloff Eleanor Parker, John Loder Drama Warner Bros.
Mystery Broadcast George Sherman Ruth Terry, Frank Albertson Suspense Republic
Nearly Eighteen Arthur Dreifuss Gale Storm, Rick Vallin Comedy Monogram
Never a Dull Moment Edward C. Lilley Ritz Brothers, Frances Langford, Mary Beth Hughes Musical Universal
A Night for Crime Alexis Thurn-Taxis Glenda Farrell, Lyle Talbot, Lina Basquette Mystery PRC
Night Plane from Chungking Ralph Murphy Robert Preston, Ellen Drew War Paramount
Nobody's Darling Anthony Mann Mary Lee, Louis Calhern Musical Republic
No Place for a Lady James P. Hogan William Gargan, Phyllis Brooks Mystery Columbia
No Time for Love Mitchell Leisen Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray Comedy Paramount
The North Star Lewis Milestone Anne Baxter, Dana Andrews, Walter Huston, Walter Brennan War RKO
Northern Pursuit Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, Julie Bishop War Warner Bros.

O–R

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Old Acquaintance Vincent Sherman Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins Drama Warner Bros.
O, My Darling Clementine Frank McDonald Roy Acuff, Isabel Randolph Musical Republic
One Dangerous Night Michael Gordon Warren William, Marguerite Chapman Mystery Columbia
The Outlaw Howard Hughes Jane Russell, Jack Buetel, Walter Huston Western United Artists
Outlaws of Stampede Pass Wallace Fox Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Overland Mail Robbery John English Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
The Ox-Bow Incident William A. Wellman Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Anthony Quinn Western 20th Century Fox
Paris After Dark Léonide Moguy George Sanders, Brenda Marshall War drama 20th Century Fox
Passport to Suez André de Toth Warren William, Ann Savage Mystery Columbia
Petticoat Larceny Ben Holmes Ruth Warrick, Joan Carroll Comedy RKO
Phantom of the Opera Arthur Lubin Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Claude Rains Horror musical Universal
Pilot No. 5 George Sidney Gene Kelly, Franchot Tone, Van Johnson, Marsha Hunt War MGM
Pistol Packin' Mama Frank Woodruff Ruth Terry, Robert Livingston Comedy Republic
Power of the Press Samuel Fuller Guy Kibbee, Gloria Dickson, Lee Tracy Drama Columbia
The Powers Girl Norman Z. McLeod Carole Landis, Anne Shirley, George Murphy, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee Musical comedy United Artists
Prairie Chickens Hal Roach Jr. Jimmy Rogers, Noah Beery Jr. Western United Artists
Presenting Lily Mars Norman Taurog Judy Garland, Van Heflin Musical MGM
Princess O'Rourke Norman Krasna Olivia de Havilland, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn Romantic comedy Warner Bros; Academy Award for screenplay
The Purple V George Sherman John Archer, Peter Lawford Drama Republic
Raiders of Red Gap Sam Newfield Robert Livingston, Myrna Dell Western PRC
Raiders of San Joaquin Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
Raiders of Sunset Pass John English Eddie Dew, Jennifer Holt Western Republic
Redhead from Manhattan Lew Landers Lupe Vélez Comedy Columbia
The Renegade Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
The Return of the Rangers Elmer Clifton Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Nell O'Day Western PRC
The Return of the Vampire Lew Landers Bela Lugosi, Nina Foch Horror Columbia
Reveille with Beverly Charles Barton Ann Miller, Franklin Pangborn, Larry Parks Comedy Columbia
Revenge of the Zombies Steve Sekely Gale Storm, John Carradine Horror Monogram
Rhythm of the Islands Roy William Neill Jane Frazee, Allan Jones Comedy Universal
Riders of the Deadline Lesley Selander William Boyd, Robert Mitchum Western United Artists
Riders of the Northwest Mounted William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Riders of the Rio Grande Howard Bretherton Bob Steele, Tom Tyler Western Republic
Riding High George Marshall Dorothy Lamour, Dick Powell Comedy Paramount
Robin Hood of the Range William Berke Charles Starrett, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Columbia
Rookies in Burma Leslie Goodwins Wally Brown, Alan Carney War comedy RKO

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Saddles and Sagebrush William Berke Russell Hayden, Ann Savage Western Columbia
Sagebrush Law Sam Nelson Tim Holt, Joan Barclay Western RKO
Sahara Zoltan Korda Humphrey Bogart Action
War		 Columbia
The Saint Meets the Tiger Paul L. Stein Hugh Sinclair, Jean Gillie Mystery Republic; last of series
Salute to the Marines S. Sylvan Simon Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter War drama, propaganda MGM
Salute for Three Ralph Murphy Betty Jane Rhodes, Macdonald Carey Musical Paramount
Santa Fe Scouts Howard Bretherton Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Lois Collier Western Republic
Sarong Girl Arthur Dreifuss Ann Corio, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan Musical comedy Monogram
A Scream in the Dark George Sherman Robert Lowery, Marie McDonald Suspense Republic
The Seventh Victim Mark Robson Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell, Kim Hunter, Hugh Beaumont Horror RKO
Shadow of a Doubt Alfred Hitchcock Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Hume Cronyn Film noir Universal
Shantytown Joseph Santley Mary Lee, Marjorie Lord Crime Republic
She Has What It Takes Charles Barton Jinx Falkenburg, Tom Neal, Constance Worth Musical Columbia
She's for Me Reginald LeBorg Grace McDonald, David Bruce Musical Universal
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke Mystery Universal
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Mystery Universal
Sherlock Holmes in Washington Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Mystery Universal
Silent Witness Jean Yarbrough Frank Albertson, Maris Wrixon Crime Monogram
Silver City Raiders William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Silver Skates Leslie Goodwins Kenny Baker, Belita, Patricia Morison Musical Monogram
Silver Spurs Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Phyllis Brooks Western Republic
Six Gun Gospel Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
The Sky's the Limit Edward H. Griffith Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan Musical Comedy RKO
Sleepy Lagoon Joseph Santley Judy Canova, Dennis Day Comedy Republic
Slightly Dangerous Wesley Ruggles Lana Turner, Robert Young Comedy MGM
Smart Guy Lambert Hillyer Rick Vallin, Veda Ann Borg Crime Monogram
So Proudly We Hail! Mark Sandrich Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, George Reeves, Veronica Lake Drama Paramount
Someone to Remember Robert Siodmak Mabel Paige, Harry Shannon Drama Republic
Something to Shout About Gregory Ratoff Don Ameche, Janet Blair Comedy 20th Century Fox
Son of Dracula Robert Siodmak Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers Horror Universal
The Song of Bernadette Henry King Jennifer Jones Biography 20th Century Fox; Academy Award for Jones
Song of Texas Joseph Kane Roy Rogers, Sheila Ryan Western Republic
So This Is Washington Ray McCarey Lum and Abner, Mildred Coles Comedy RKO
So's Your Uncle Jean Yarbrough Billie Burke, Donald Woods Comedy Universal
Spotlight Scandals William Beaudine Billy Gilbert, Iris Adrian Musical Monogram
Spy Train Harold Young Richard Travis, Catherine Craig Thriller Monogram
Stage Door Canteen Frank Borzage Cheryl Walker, Lon McCallister, many cameos Musical United Artists
Stormy Weather Andrew L. Stone Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Dooley Wilson Musical 20th Century Fox
The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler James P. Hogan Ludwig Donath, Gale Sondergaard War drama Universal
The Stranger from Pecos Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine McIntyre Western Monogram
A Stranger in Town Roy Rowland Frank Morgan, Jean Rogers Drama/comedy MGM
Submarine Alert Frank McDonald Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie Action Paramount
Submarine Base Albert H. Kelley Alan Baxter, John Litel War PRC
The Sultan's Daughter Arthur Dreifuss Ann Corio, Charles Butterworth Comedy Monogram
Sweet Rosie O'Grady Irving Cummings Betty Grable, Robert Young Musical 20th Century Fox
Swing Fever Tim Whelan Kay Kyser, Marilyn Maxwell, Lena Horne Musical MGM
Swing Out the Blues Malcolm St. Clair Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter Musical Columbia
Swing Shift Maisie Norman Z. McLeod Ann Sothern, James Craig Comedy MGM
Swing Your Partner Frank McDonald Myrtle Wiseman, Dale Evans Musical Republic

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tahiti Honey John H. Auer Simone Simon, Dennis O'Keefe Musical Republic
Tarzan's Desert Mystery Wilhelm Thiele Johnny Weissmuller, Nancy Kelly Adventure RKO
Tarzan Triumphs Wilhelm Thiele Johnny Weissmuller, Frances Gifford Adventure RKO
Taxi, Mister Kurt Neumann William Bendix, Grace Bradley Comedy United Artists
Tender Comrade Edward Dmytryk Ginger Rogers, Robert Ryan Drama RKO
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
The Texas Kid Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Thank Your Lucky Stars David Butler Dennis Morgan, Joan Leslie Musical Warner Bros.
That Nazty Nuisance Glenn Tryon Bobby Watson, Jean Porter Comedy United Artists
There's Something About a Soldier Alfred E. Green Tom Neal, Evelyn Keyes War drama Columbia[4]
They Came to Blow Up America Edward Ludwig George Sanders, Anna Sten, Ward Bond War drama 20th Century Fox
They Got Me Covered David Butler Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour Comedy RKO
This Is the Army Michael Curtiz George Murphy, Ronald Reagan, Joan Leslie, Kate Smith Musical Warner Bros.; music by Irving Berlin
This Land Is Mine Jean Renoir Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara Drama RKO
Thousands Cheer George Sidney Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly Musical MGM
Three Hearts for Julia Richard Thorpe Ann Sothern, Melvyn Douglas Comedy MGM
Three Russian Girls Fedor Ozep Anna Sten, Kent Smith War comedy United Artists
Thumbs Up Joseph Santley Brenda Joyce, Richard Fraser Musical Republic
Thundering Trails John English Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Nell O'Day Western Republic
Tiger Fangs Sam Newfield Frank Buck, June Duprez Adventure PRC
Tonight We Raid Calais John Brahm Anabella, John Sutton, Blanche Yurka, Lee J. Cobb War 20th Century Fox
Top Man Charles Lamont Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Lillian Gish Musical Universal
Tornado William A. Berke Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly Drama Paramount
Trail of Terror Oliver Drake Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Truck Busters B. Reeves Eason Richard Travis, Ruth Ford Drama Warner Bros.
True to Life George Marshall Mary Martin, Dick Powell Drama Paramount
Two Fisted Justice Robert Emmett Tansey David Sharpe, Max Terhune Western Monogram
Two Senoritas from Chicago Frank Woodruff Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg, Ann Savage Musical comedy Columbia
Two Tickets to London Edwin L. Marin Michèle Morgan, Barry Fitzgerald Drama Universal
Two Weeks to Live Malcolm St. Clair Franklin Pangborn, Kay Linaker Comedy RKO; Lum and Abner

U–Z

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Underdog William Nigh Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley Drama PRC
The Unknown Guest Kurt Neumann Victor Jory, Pamela Blake, Veda Ann Borg Mystery Monogram
The Vigilantes Ride William Berke Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Wagon Tracks West Howard Bretherton Wild Bill Elliott, Anne Jeffreys Western Republic
Watch on the Rhine Herman Shumlin Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald Drama Warner Bros.; script by Dashiell Hammett
West of Texas Oliver Drake Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
The West Side Kid George Sherman Don "Red" Barry, Dale Evans Crime Republic
Western Cyclone Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
We've Never Been Licked John Rawlins Richard Quine, Anne Gwynne War Universal
What a Woman! Irving Cummings Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne Comedy Columbia
What's Buzzin', Cousin? Charles Barton Ann Miller, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson Musical Columbia
Where Are Your Children? William Nigh Jackie Cooper, Gale Storm, Patricia Morison Crime Monogram
Whispering Footsteps Howard Bretherton John Hubbard, Rita Quigley Film noir Republic
Whistling in Brooklyn S. Sylvan Simon Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, Jean Rogers Comedy MGM
White Savage Arthur Lubin Maria Montez, Jon Hall Adventure Universal
Wild Horse Rustlers Sam Newfield Robert Livingston, Al St. John Western PRC
Wild Horse Stampede Alan James Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Betty Miles Western Monogram
Wings Over the Pacific Phil Rosen Edward Norris, Inez Cooper, Montagu Love War Monogram
Wintertime John Brahm Sonja Henie, Cesar Romero Musical 20th Century Fox
Wolves of the Range Sam Newfield Robert Livingston, Al St. John Western PRC
The Woman of the Town George Archainbaud Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker Western United Artists
Women in Bondage Steve Sekely Gail Patrick, Nancy Kelly Drama Monogram
Yanks Ahoy Kurt Neumann William Tracy, Joe Sawyer Comedy United Artists
You Can't Beat the Law Phil Rosen Edward Norris, Joan Woodbury Drama Monogram
Young and Willing Edward H. Griffith William Holden, Susan Hayward Comedy Paramount
Young Ideas Jules Dassin Susan Peters, Mary Astor Drama MGM
The Youngest Profession Edward Buzzell Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold, Agnes Moorehead Comedy MGM
You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith Felix E. Feist Allan Jones, Billie Burke Musical comedy Universal

Documentaries

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Autobiography of a 'Jeep' Propaganda
The Battle of Britain Frank Capra Narrated by Walter Huston Documentary
The Battle of Russia Frank Capra Documentary

Serials

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Tom Brown, Rose Hobart, Marjorie Lord, Keye Luke, Sidney Toler Serial Universal
Adventures of the Flying Cadets Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Johnny Downs, Eduardo Ciannelli Serial Universal
Batman Lambert Hillyer Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson Action Columbia
Daredevils of the West John English Allan Lane, Kay Aldridge Serial Republic
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard Lewis D. Collins Don Terry, June Duprez Serial Universal
G-Men vs. the Black Dragon William Witney Constance Worth, Rod Cameron Serial Republic
The Masked Marvel Spencer Bennet William Forrest, Louise Currie Serial Republic
The Phantom Tom Tyler, Jeanne Bates Serial
Secret Service in Darkest Africa Rod Cameron, Joan Marsh Serial Republic

Shorts

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
An Itch in Time Bob Clampett Elmer Fudd Animated Merrie Melodies
Baby Puss (Tom and Jerry) Hanna-Barbera Animated Short MGM
Back from the Front Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Black Marketing William Castle Propaganda
Brazil at War William Castle Propaganda
A Challenge to Democracy Propaganda
Combat America Clark Gable Propaganda
Daffy – The Commando Friz Freleng Daffy Duck Animated Short
December 7th John Ford Propaganda
Dizzy Detectives Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Dizzy Pilots Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Education for Death Clyde Geronimi Animated short
Falling Hare Robert Clampett Bugs Bunny Animated Merrie Melodies
Family Troubles Our Gang Short
Der Fuehrer's Face Jack Kinney Animation Disney
Food for Fighters Propaganda On military nutrition
A Gem of a Jam Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Higher Than a Kite Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
I Can Hardly Wait Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
The Lonesome Mouse Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated Short
Meshes of the Afternoon Maya Deren, Alexander Hammid Short Experimental film
Mission Accomplished Propaganda Film on B-17 Flying Fortress
Negro Colleges in War Time Propaganda Short
The New Spirit Propaganda Animated short
Our Enemy- The Japanese Propaganda
Phony Express Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Pigs in a Polka Friz Freleng Animated Short
Porky Pig's Feat Frank Tashlin Animated Short
Prelude to War Frank Capra Propaganda first in Capra's Why We Fight series
Red Hot Riding Hood Tex Avery Animated
Report from the Aleutians John Huston Propaganda
Scrap Happy Daffy Frank Tashlin Daffy Duck Animated Short
Show Business at War Propaganda Short
Spook Louder Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Sufferin' Cats! Tom and Jerry Animated Short
Suggestion Box Propaganda Short
Super-Rabbit Bugs Bunny Animated Short
They Stooge to Conga Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Three Little Twirps Harry Edwards The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
To the People of the United States Arthur Lubin Propaganda Short
Troop Train Propaganda Short
Victory Through Air Power Animated
Wackiki Wabbit Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny Animated Short
Wartime Nutrition Propaganda Short
Who Killed Who? Tex Avery Animated Short
Willoughby's Magic Hat Bob Wickersham Animated Short
Yankee Doodle Daffy Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Porky Pig Animated Short
The Yankee Doodle Mouse Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated Short
You, John Jones! Mervyn LeRoy James Cagney, Ann Sothern Short MGM

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Good Luck, Mr. Yates".
  2. ^ "Jive Junction".
  3. ^ "My Son, the Hero (1943)".
  4. ^ "There's Something About a Soldier".
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