List of American films of 1946

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A list of American films released in 1946.

The Best Years of Our Lives won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Abie's Irish Rose A. Edward Sutherland Michael Chekhov, Joanne Dru Comedy United Artists. Remake of 1928 film
Abilene Town Edwin L. Marin Randolph Scott, Ann Dvorak, Rhonda Fleming, Lloyd Bridges Western United Artists
Accomplice Walter Colmes Richard Arlen, Veda Ann Borg, Tom Dugan Crime PRC
Affairs of Geraldine George Blair Jane Withers, Jimmy Lydon Comedy Republic
Alias Billy the Kid Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Alias Mr. Twilight John Sturges Trudy Marshall, Gigi Perreau Drama Columbia
Ambush Trail Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor 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 Comedy 20th Century Fox
Avalanche Irving Allen Bruce Cabot, Roscoe Karns Crime PRC

B[]

Title 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 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, Edgar Buchanan Adventure Columbia
The Beast with Five Fingers Robert Florey Robert Alda, Andrea King, Peter Lorre, Victor Francen, J. Carrol Naish Horror Warner Bros.
Beauty and the Bandit William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Ramsay Ames Western Monogram
Because of Him Richard Wallace Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton Musical Universal
Bedlam Mark Robson Boris Karloff, Anna Lee 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 Mystery Monogram
Below the Deadline William Beaudine Warren Douglas, Jan Wiley Drama Monogram
The Best Years of Our Lives William Wyler Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Russell Drama RKO. Academy Award for Best Picture
Betty Co-Ed Arthur Dreifuss Jean Porter, Shirley Mills Musical Columbia
Beware Bud Pollard Louis Jordan, Frank L. Wilson 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, Broderick Crawford Film noir Universal
Black Beauty Max Nosseck Mona Freeman, Richard Denning Family 20th Century Fox
Blonde Alibi Will Jason Tom Neal, Martha O'Driscoll Thriller Universal
Blonde for a Day Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Kathryn Adams Crime PRC
Blondie Knows Best Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Comedy Columbia
Blondie's Lucky Day Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake 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 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 Sharyn Moffett, 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, Patric Knowles Comedy Paramount
Bringing Up Father Edward F. Cline Joe Yule, Renie Riano Comedy Monogram
The Brute Man Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton, Jan Wiley, Tom Neal Horror Universal

C[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
California Gold Rush R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Canyon Passage Jacques Tourneur Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc Western Universal
The Caravan Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Lash La Rue Western PRC
The Cat Creeps Erle C. Kenton Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier Suspense 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, Walter Brennan Musical 20th Century Fox
The Chase Arthur Ripley Robert Cummings, Michèle Morgan, Steve Cochran Film noir United Artists; Remade in 1966 film
Child of Divorce Richard Fleischer Sharyn Moffett, Regis Toomey Drama RKO
Cinderella Jones Busby Berkeley Joan Leslie, Robert Alda 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 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, Keenan Wynn Fantasy MGM
Colonel Effingham's Raid Irving Pichel Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett Comedy 20th Century Fox
Colorado Serenade Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates Western PRC
Conquest of Cheyenne R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart 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 Mystery Columbia. One of series
Crime of the Century Philip Ford Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck Crime Republic
Criminal Court Robert Wise Martha O'Driscoll, Tom Conway Crime RKO
Cross My Heart John Berry Betty Hutton, Sonny Tufts Comedy Paramount
Cuban Pete Jean Yarbrough Desi Arnaz, Joan Fulton, Don Porter Musical Universal

D[]

Title 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 Comedy Columbia
Dangerous Millions James Tinling Kent Taylor, Dona Drake Suspense 20th Century Fox
Dangerous Money Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler, Gloria Warren Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Danny Boy Terry O. Morse Charles Bates, Ace the Wonder Dog Drama PRC
Dark Alibi Phil Karlson Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland 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 Western Republic
Deadline at Dawn Harold Clurman Susan Hayward, Paul Lukas, Bill Williams Film noir RKO
Deadline for Murder James Tinling Paul Kelly, , Sheila Ryan, Marion Martin 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 Western Columbia
Devil Bat's Daughter Frank Wisbar Rosemary La Planche, Molly Lamont Horror PRC
The Devil's Mask Henry Levin Anita Louise, Jim Bannon Crime Columbia
The Devil's Playground George Archainbaud William Boyd, Elaine Riley Western United Artists
Devotion Curtis Bernhardt Ida Lupino, Paul Henreid, Olivia de Havilland, Sydney Greenstreet 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 Marcy McGuire, Anne Jeffreys Comedy RKO
Don't Gamble with Strangers William Beaudine Kane Richmond, Bernadene Hayes Drama Monogram
Do You Love Me Gregory Ratoff Maureen O'Hara, Harry James Musical 20th Century Fox
Don Ricardo Returns Terry O. Morse Lita Baron, Martin Garralaga Western 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, Spring Byington, Jessica Tandy 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 Western PRC
Duel in the Sun King Vidor Gregory Peck, Joseph Cotten, Jennifer Jones, Lionel Barrymore Western Selznick

E[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Earl Carroll Sketchbook Albert S. Rogell Constance Moore, Edward Everett Horton, Hillary Brooke Musical Republic
Easy to Wed Edward Buzzell Lucille Ball, Esther Williams, Van Johnson Comedy MGM
The El Paso Kid Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Edmund Cobb Western Republic

F[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Fabulous Suzanne Steve Sekely Barbara Britton, Rudy Vallée Romantic comedy Republic
The Face of Marble William Beaudine John Carradine, Claudia Drake Horror Monogram
Faithful in My Fashion Sidney Salkow Donna Reed, Tom Drake Romance MGM
The Falcon's Adventure William Berke Tom Conway, Myrna Dell Mystery RKO
The Falcon's Alibi Ray McCarey Tom Conway, Rita Corday Mystery RKO
Fear Alfred Zeisler Peter Cookson, Warren William, Anne Gwynne Drama Monogram
The Fighting Frontiersman Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, 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 Horror PRC
Freddie Steps Out Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart, June Preisser 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 Drama RKO
Frontier Gunlaw Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Jack Rockwell Western Columbia

G[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
George Blair Anna Lee, James Ellison Comedy Republic
Gallant Bess Harry Rapf Marshall Thompson, George Tobias Family, Western MGM
Gallant Journey William A. Wellman Glenn Ford, Janet Blair, Charlie Ruggles Historical Columbia
Galloping Thunder Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Gas House Kids Sam Newfield Robert Lowery, Billy Halop Comedy/Drama PRC
Gay Blades George Blair Jean Rogers, Allan Lane Comedy Republic
The Gay Cavalier William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga 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 Osa Massen, Hillary Brooke Musical comedy Columbia
Gentlemen with Guns Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western comedy PRC
Ghost of Hidden Valley Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western comedy PRC
Gilda Charles Vidor Glenn Ford, Rita Hayworth Film noir Columbia
Oliver Drake Frank Albertson. Barbara Read Drama Monogram
Girl on the Spot William Beaudine Lois Collier, Jess Barker Musical crime Universal
The Glass Alibi W. Lee Wilder Maris Wrixon, Anne Gwynne Drama Republic
God's Country Robert Emmett Tansey Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert, Buster Keaton Drama Lippert
The Great Morgan Nat Perrin Frank Morgan, Tommy Dorsey 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 Western Universal
Gunning for Vengeance Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
A Guy Could Change William K. Howard Allan Lane, Jane Frazee Drama Republic

H[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Haunted Mine Derwin Abrahams Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, 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, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Heartbeat Sam Wood Ginger Rogers, Jean-Pierre Aumont Romance RKO
Heldorado William Witney Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Republic
Her Adventurous Night John Rawlins Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker 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 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 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 Western Republic
Home Sweet Homicide Lloyd Bacon Peggy Ann Garner, Randolph Scott Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Hoodlum Saint Norman Taurog William Powell, Esther Williams, Lewis Stone Drama MGM
Hot Cargo Lew Landers Jean Rogers, William Gargan Drama Paramount
House of Horrors Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton, Robert Lowery, Virginia Grey Horror Universal
Humoresque Jean Negulesco John Garfield, Joan Crawford Melodrama Warner Bros.

I[]

Title 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 Musical 20th Century Fox
In Fast Company Del Lord The Bowery Boys, Jane Randolph Comedy Monogram
In Old Sacramento Joseph Kane Bill Elliott, Constance Moore Western Republic
The Inner Circle Philip Ford Adele Mara, Warren Douglas, Ricardo Cortez Mystery Republic
Inside Job Jean Yarbrough Preston Foster, Ann Rutherford Crime Universal
The Invisible Informer Philip Ford Linda Stirling, Adele Mara Crime Republic
It's Great to Be Young Del Lord Leslie Brooks, Jeff Donnell Musical Columbia
It's a Wonderful Life Frank Capra James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore Fantasy RKO; nominated for 5 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 Romance Republic

J[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The James Brothers of Missouri Fred C. Brannon Keith Richards, Noel Neill Western Republic; on Jesse James
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 Faye Marlowe, Martha Stewart Drama 20th Century Fox
The Jolson Story Alfred E. Green Larry Parks, William Demarest Biography Columbia; on Al Jolson
Junior Prom Arthur Dreifuss Judy Clark, Noel Neill Drama Monogram
Just Before Dawn William Castle Warner Baxter, Adele Roberts Mystery Columbia; Remake of 1981 film

K[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Kid from Brooklyn Norman Z. McLeod Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen Comedy RKO. Remake of The Milky Way
The Killers Robert Siodmak Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Edmond O'Brien Film noir Universal; Remake of 1964 film

L[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Lady Chaser Sam Newfield Robert Lowery, Ann Savage Mystery PRC
Lady Luck Edwin L. Marin Robert Young, Barbara Hale Comedy RKO
Landrush Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Larceny in Her Heart Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker 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 Western Universal
A Letter for Evie Jules Dassin Marsha Hunt, Hume Cronyn Comedy MGM
Little Giant William A. Seiter Abbott and Costello, Brenda Joyce, Elena Verdugo Comedy Universal
Little Iodine Reginald Le Borg Jo Ann Marlowe, Irene Ryan Comedy United Artists. Based on comic strip
Little Miss Big Erle C. Kenton Fay Holden, Frank McHugh Comedy drama Universal
Little Mister Jim Fred Zinnemann James Craig, Butch Jenkins Drama MGM
Live Wires Phil Karlson Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall 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, , Guy Kibbee Action 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 Comedy Universal

M[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Madonna's Secret Wilhelm Thiele Gail Patrick, Ann Rutherford Mystery Republic
Magnificent Doll Frank Borzage Ginger Rogers, David Niven Drama Universal
The Magnificent Rogue Albert Rogell Lynne Roberts, Stephanie Bachelor Drama Republic
Make Mine Music Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi Dinah Shore, Benny Goodman, Nelson Eddy, Andrews Sisters Animated film Disney, RKO
Man from Rainbow Valley R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale, Lorna Gray Western Republic
The Man Who Dared John Sturges 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 Drama PRC
Meet Me on Broadway Leigh Jason Marjorie Reynolds, Jinx Falkenburg Musical Columbia
The Missing Lady Phil Karlson Kane Richmond, Barbara Read 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 Musical Paramount
Moon Over Montana Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Jennifer Holt 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 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, Walter Brennan, Linda Darnell, Cathy Downs, Ward Bond Western 20th Century Fox; on Wyatt Earp
My Dog Shep Ford Beebe Tom Neal, William Farnum 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

N[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Never Say Goodbye James Kern Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker Comedy, Drama, Romance Warner Bros.; Remake of 1956 film
Night and Day Michael Curtiz Cary Grant, Alexis Smith, Jane Wyman Musical, Biography Warner Bros.; on Cole Porter
Night Editor Henry Levin William Gargan, Janis Carter 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 Action Republic
Nobody Lives Forever Jean Negulesco John Garfield, Geraldine Fitzgerald 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 Musical MGM
Notorious Alfred Hitchcock Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Louis Calhern Suspense RKO; nominated for 2 Academy Awards
The Notorious Lone Wolf D. Ross Lederman Gerald Mohr, Janis Carter, Eric Blore Adventure Columbia

O[]

Title 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 Comedy Republic
One More Tomorrow Peter Godfrey Ann Sheridan, Jane Wyman 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 Comedy Paramount
Out California Way Lesley Selander Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Roy Rogers Comedy 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 Western PRC

P–Q[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Partners in Time William Nigh Chester Lauck, Pamela Blake, Teala Loring Comedy RKO
Passkey to Danger Lesley Selander Stephanie Bachelor, Adele Mara Drama 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, Drama Columbia
The Phantom Thief D. Ross Lederman Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell Mystery Columbia. Boston Blackie
Plainsman and the Lady Joseph Kane Wild Bill Elliott, Gail Patrick Western Republic
The Postman Always Rings Twice Tay Garnett Lana Turner, John Garfield Film noir MGM; from book by James M. Cain
Prairie Badmen Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Queen of Burlesque Sam Newfield Evelyn Ankers, Carleton G. Young, Marion Martin Drama PRC

R[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Rainbow Over Texas Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
The Razor's Edge Edmund Goulding Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney Drama 20th Century Fox; from book by Somerset Maugham; Remake of 1984 film
The Red Dragon Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Benson Fong Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Red River Renegades Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Rendezvous with Annie Allan Dwan Eddie Albert, Faye Marlowe, Gail Patrick Comedy Republic
Rendezvous 24 James Tinling William Gargan, Maria Palmer Drama 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; Remake of 1989 film
The Return of Monte Cristo Henry Levin Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton Adventure Columbia
The Return of Rusty William Castle John Litel, Barbara Woodell Drama Columbia
Rio Grande Raiders Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling Western Republic
Riverboat Rhythm Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol, Glen Vernon Comedy RKO
Road to Utopia Hal Walker Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour Musical comedy Paramount; 4th of series
Roaring Rangers Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Roll on Texas Moon William Witney Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Dennis Hoey Western Republic
Rolling Home William Berke Jean Parker, Pamela Blake Drama Lippert
Romance of the West' Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Emmett Lynn Western PRC
The Runaround Charles Lamont Rod Cameron, Ella Raines, Broderick Crawford Mystery Universal
Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams Western Universal

S[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
San Quentin Gordon Douglas Lawrence Tierney, Barton MacLane, Carol Forman Crime RKO
Santa Fe Uprising R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Martha Wentworth Western Republic
A Scandal in Paris Douglas Sirk George Sanders, Carole Landis, Signe Hasso Drama United Artists
The Searching Wind William Dieterle Robert Young, Sylvia Sidney 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 Crime drama Columbia
Sentimental Journey Walter Lang Maureen O'Hara, John Payne Drama 20th Century Fox
Shadow of a Woman Joseph Santley Helmut Dantine, Andrea King Film Noir Warner Bros.
Shadowed John Sturges Anita Louise, Lloyd Corrigan Crime drama Columbia
The Shadow Returns Phil Rosen Kane Richmond, Barbara Read Mystery Monogram
Shadows on the Range Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Shadows Over Chinatown Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
She-Wolf of London Jean Yarbrough June Lockhart, Don Porter Horror Universal
She Wrote the Book Charles Lamont Joan Davis, Jack Oakie Comedy Universal
Sheriff of Redwood Valley R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart 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 Western Monogram
Sing While You Dance D. Ross Lederman Ellen Drew, Kirby Grant Musical comedy 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 Comedy Columbia
Sioux City Sue Frank McDonald Gene Autry, Lynne Roberts Western Republic
Sister Kenny Dudley Nichols, Jack Gage Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox Biography RKO
Six Gun Man Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor Western PRC
Slightly Scandalous Will Jason Sheila Ryan, Lita Baron Comedy Universal
Smoky Louis King Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter Western 20th Century Fox; Remake of 1966 film
Smooth as Silk Charles Barton Kent Taylor, Virginia Grey Film Noir Universal
So Dark the Night Joseph H. Lewis Steven Geray, Micheline Cheirel 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 Western Monogram
Song of the South Wilfred Jackson James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten Animated film RKO
South of Monterey William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga Western Monogram
Specter of the Rose Ben Hecht Judith Anderson, 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 Comedy Monogram
The Spiral Staircase Robert Siodmak Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Rhonda Fleming Thriller RKO; Remake of 1975 film
Stagecoach to Denver R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Peggy Stewart 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 Crime RKO
A Stolen Life Curtis Bernhardt Bette Davis, Glenn Ford 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 Adventure Monogram
The Stranger Orson Welles Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles Film noir RKO
Strange Triangle Ray McCarey Signe Hasso, Preston Foster 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 Horror PRC
Sun Valley Cyclone R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Sunset Pass William Berke James Warren, Jane Greer Western RKO
Susie Steps Out Reginald Le Borg David Bruce, Margaret Dumont Comedy United Artists
Suspense Frank Tuttle Barry Sullivan, Belita, Albert Dekker Film noir Monogram
Swamp Fire William H. Pine Johnny Weissmuller Adventure Paramount
Jack Bernhard Phil Regan, Elyse Knox Musical comedy Monogram
Swell Guy Frank Tuttle Sonny Tufts, Ann Blyth Drama Universal
Swing, Cowboy, Swing Elmer Clifton Max Terhune, I. Stanford Jolley Western Astor
Swing Parade of 1946 Phil Karlson The Three Stooges, Gale Storm Musical comedy Monogram

T[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Talk About a Lady George Sherman Jinx Falkenburg, Forrest Tucker Musical Columbia
Tangier George Waggner Maria Montez, Robert Paige, Sabu Thriller Universal
Tars and Spars Alfred E. Green Alfred Drake, Janet Blair Action Columbia[2]
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman Kurt Neumann Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce Adventure RKO
Temptation Irving Pichel Merle Oberon, George Brent Drama Universal
Terror by Night Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Film noir Universal
Terror Trail Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Barbara Pepper Western Columbia
Terrors on Horseback Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Comedy PRC
That Brennan Girl Alfred Santell Mona Freeman, James Dunn Drama Republic
That Texas Jamboree Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell Western Columbia
They Made Me a Killer William C. Thomas Robert Lowery, Barbara Britton Film noir Paramount
Three Little Girls in Blue H. Bruce Humberstone June Haver, Vera-Ellen, Vivian Blaine Comedy 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 Musical Columbia
Throw a Saddle on a Star Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell Western Columbia
Thunder Town Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor Western PRC
Till the Clouds Roll By Richard Whorf Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore, June Allyson, Robert Walker Biography, Musical MGM; on 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 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 Drama Paramount
Tomorrow Is Forever Irving Pichel Claudette Colbert, Orson Welles, George Brent Film noir 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 Crime 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 Mystery RKO
Tumbleweed Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Shirley Patterson Western PRC
Two-Fisted Stranger Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette 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, Jimmy Durante 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 Western Republic
Undercurrent Vincente Minnelli Katharine Hepburn, Robert Mitchum Film noir MGM
The Undercover Woman Thomas Carr Stephanie Bachelor, Richard Fraser Mystery Republic
The Unknown Henry Levin Karen Morley, Jeff Donnell Drama Columbia
Up Goes Maisie Harry Beaumont Ann Sothern, George Murphy Comedy MGM

V[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Vacation in Reno Leslie Goodwins Jack Haley, Anne Jeffreys Comedy RKO
Valley of the Zombies Philip Ford Robert Livingston, Lorna Gray Horror Republic
The Verdict Don Siegel Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, George Coulouris, Paul Cavanagh Film noir Warner Bros.; Remake of 1982 film
The Virginian Stuart Gilmore Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy Western Paramount; from book by Owen Wister

W–Z[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Wake Up and Dream Lloyd Bacon John Payne, June Haver Drama 20th Century Fox
The Walls Came Tumbling Down Lothar Mendes Lee Bowman, Marguerite Chapman Crime Columbia
The Well-Groomed Bride Sidney Lanfield Olivia de Havilland, Ray Milland Comedy Paramount
West of the Alamo Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Ray Whitley Western Monogram
Whistle Stop Léonide Moguy George Raft, Ava Gardner Film noir United Artists
White Tie and Tails Charles Barton Dan Duryea, Ella Raines Comedy drama Universal
The Wife of Monte Cristo Edgar G. Ulmer John Loder, Lenore Aubert Adventure PRC
Wife Wanted Phil Karlson Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, Veda Ann Borg Comedy Monogram
Wild Beauty Wallace Fox Don Porter, Lois Collier, Jacqueline deWit Western Universal
Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Flash, Roscoe Ates Western PRC
Winter Wonderland Bernard Vorhaus Lynne Roberts, Charles Drake, Eric Blore Drama Republic
Without Reservations Mervyn LeRoy Claudette Colbert, John Wayne 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 Collins, Ray Taylor Russell Hayden, Jane Adams Serial Universal
The Mysterious Mr. M Lewis Collins, V. Keays Richard 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[]

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Baby Bottleneck Robert Clampett Looney Tunes Animated Warner Bros.
Baseball Bugs Friz Freleng Looney Tunes Animated Warner Bros.
Beer Barrel Polecats Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
A Bird in the Head Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short Columbia
Book Revue Robert Clampett Animated Warner Bros.
Bunker Hill Bunny I. Freleng Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
The Cat Concerto William Hanna Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
G. I. Wanna Home Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Hair-Raising Hare Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hare Remover Frank Tashlin Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Kitty Kornered Robert Clampett Animated Warner Bros.
The Milky Waif Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
Monkey Businessmen Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Quentin Quail Chuck Jones Animation Warner Bros.
Racketeer Rabbit Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Animation Warner Bros.
Rhapsody Rabbit I. Freleng Bugs Bunny Animation Warner Bros.
Rhythm and Weep Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Solid Serenade Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animation MGM
Special Delivery Propaganda United States Air Force
Springtime for Thomas Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animation MGM
A Tale of Two Cities Propaganda on Japan bombings
That Justice Be Done Propaganda Office of War Information
Three Little Pirates Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Three Loan Wolves Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
The Three Troubledoers Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Trap Happy Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
Uncivil War Birds Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Walky Talky Hawky Robert McKimson Animated Warner Bros.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Outlaws of the Plains".
  2. ^ "Tars and Spars".

External links[]

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