1932 Movies
Browse 739 titles in our 1932 Movies Database
- Scarface
- The Mummy
- Grand Hotel
- Vampyr
- Trouble in Paradise
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
- Horse Feathers
- The Old Dark House
- White Zombie
- Island of Lost Souls
- Shanghai Express
- Tarzan the Ape Man
- The Music Box
- A Farewell to Arms
- I Was Born, But...
- Boudu Saved from Drowning
- Blonde Venus
- Number 17
- Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Red Dust
- East of Shanghai
- Love Me Tonight
- One Way Passage
- Three on a Match
- Doctor X
- Flowers and Trees
- The Mask of Fu Manchu
- Red-Headed Woman
- Queen Kelly
- The Vampire Bat
- Rain
- Busy Bodies
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
- One Hour with You
- Santa's Workshop
- The Sign of the Cross
- Pack Up Your Troubles
- What Price Hollywood?
- Jewel Robbery
- Marius
- Towed in a Hole
- American Madness
- Merrily We Go to Hell
- Fanny
- A Bill of Divorcement
- The Cabin in the Cotton
- Thirteen Women
- Downstairs
- The Purchase Price
- So Big!
- Murders in the Zoo
- The Dentist
- Minnie the Moocher
- Forbidden
- Wooden Crosses
- No Man of Her Own
- Movie Crazy
- Tonight or Never
- The Mascot
- Their First Mistake
- Bird of Paradise
- Smilin' Through
- Taxi
- Broken Lullaby
- The Chimp
- The Crowd Roars
- Million Dollar Legs
- Hell's House
- The Beast of the City
- Penguin Pool Murder
- Babes in the Woods
- Me and My Gal
- The Blue Light
- Any Old Port!
- Hot Saturday
- The Dark Horse
- Blondie of the Follies
- The Animal Kingdom
- Two Seconds
- Arsène Lupin
- The Man Who Played God
- Polly of the Circus
- Union Depot
- The Rich Are Always with Us
- Speak Easily
- Emma
- Chandu the Magician
- Kongo
- Tiger Shark
- The Monster Walks
- Back Street
- Night After Night
- This Is the Night
- Night at the Crossroads
- The Song of Songs
- Virtue
- Skyscraper Souls
- The Thirteenth Guest
- The Hatchet Man
- Call Her Savage
- Shopworn
- Big City Blues
- Man Wanted
- Mickey's Good Deed
- Cynara
- The Phantom of Crestwood
- Devil and the Deep
- Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?
- Hell's Highway
- The Lost Squadron
- Payment Deferred
- Blessed Event
- As You Desire Me
- Haunted Gold
- They Call It Sin
- Boo!
- Perfect Understanding
- Flesh
- Ride Him, Cowboy
- Three Wise Girls
- Beauty and the Boss
- The Hurricane Express
- The Big Stampede
- High Pressure
- The Half-Naked Truth
- Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth?
- It's Got Me Again!
- The Barbarian
- Make Me a Star
- Barnyard Olympics
- The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
- The Menace
- Faithless
- The Match King
- Winner Take All
- Miss Pinkerton
- Letty Lynton
- The Kid from Spain
- Queen of Atlantis
- The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
- The Mouthpiece
- The Wet Parade
- King Neptune
- Love Is a Racket
- Mickey's Nightmare
- Fast Life
- The Passionate Plumber
- Mickey's Revue
- Life Begins
- Love Affair
- You Said a Mouthful
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them
- A Successful Calamity
- Air Mail
- Rockabye
- Are You Listening?
- The Klondike Kid
- No More Orchids
- Mr. Robinson Crusoe
- The Three Musketeers
- Central Park
- The Idea
- Two-Fisted Law
- No Blood Relation
- Charlie Chan's Chance
- Silver Dollar
- Night World
- Under Eighteen
- The Famous Ferguson Case
- War Babies
- The Shadow of the Eagle
- The Tenderfoot
- Madame Butterfly
- The Age of Consent
- Symphony of Six Million
- Texas Cyclone
- Night Court
- Ladies of the Jury
- The Last Mile
- Lady with a Past
- Street of Women
- State's Attorney
- Betty Boop, M.D.
- Sinners in the Sun
- The Crooked Circle
- Week-End Marriage
- Vanity Fair
- Westward Passage
- Play Girl
- The Phantom Fiend
- The Crash
- Carnival Boat
- Boop-Oop-A-Doop
- Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle
- The Conquerors
- Law and Order
- Behind the Mask
- Alias the Doctor
- Ivan
- Moonlight for Two
- After Tomorrow
- Secrets of the French Police
- Scarlet Dawn
- Looking Forward
- F.P.1 Doesn't Answer
- Girl Crazy
- Goopy Geer
- Betty Boop for President
- Chess-Nuts
- Fireman, Save My Child!
- Prestige
- The Pie-Covered Wagon
- Prosperity
- Choo-Choo!
- -But the Flesh Is Weak
- Ten Minutes to Live
- Free Wheeling
- Hook and Ladder
- The Big Broadcast
- Spring Shower
- The Impatient Maiden
- Two Against the World
- New Morals for Old
- Anton Spelec, ostrostrelec
- Wild Girl
- A Great Big Bunch of You
- Hold 'Em Jail
- Daïnah la métisse
- Young America
- Manhattan Tower
- The Queen Was in the Parlor
- The Big Timer
- Strangers of the Evening
- The Sport Parade
- Free Eats
- Red-Haired Alibi
- Freddy the Freshman
- Men of Chance
- Santa
- Young Bride
- Roar of the Dragon
- Ride Him, Bosko!
- Tangled Destinies
- Huddle
- Unashamed
- The Woman from Monte Carlo
- The Savage Girl
- Sherlock Holmes
- Birthday Blues
- Betty Boop's Museum
- Is My Face Red?
- A Strange Adventure
- Lady and Gent
- The Shadow
- Betty Boop's Bizzy Bee
- Lovers Courageous
- The Phantom Express
- I Love a Parade
- Les carottiers
- The Pooch
- Crazy-Town
- Pagan Moon
- I Wish I Had Wings
- Once in a Lifetime
- By Whose Hand?
- Lilac
- Sinister Hands
- It's Tough to Be Famous
- Panama Flo
- The Miracle Man
- Tombstone Canyon
- The King Murder
- Betty Boop's Ups and Downs
- Die verkaufte Braut
- Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee
- The Betty Boop Limited
- I by Day, You by Night
- The Heart of New York
- Fun in the Barracks
- Heritage of the Desert
- Lelícek ve sluzbách Sherlocka Holmesa
- Battling Bosko
- Strangers in Love
- Bosko at the Zoo
- The Son-Daughter
- The Phantom President
- Illegal
- Stopping the Show
- Divorce in the Family
- Crooner
- Slightly Married
- Bosko's Dizzy Date
- Spanky
- Readin' and Writin'
- Bosko's Party
- The Roadhouse Murder
- Attorney for the Defense
- Bosko the Lumberjack
- The Midnight Warning
- You're Too Careless with Your Kisses!
- Bosko and Bruno
- A Hunting We Will Go
- Veiled Aristocrats
- 6 Hours to Live
- Washington Merry-Go-Round
- The Devil Is Driving
- Tom Brown of Culver
- Any Rags
- Big-Hearted Bosko
- Dancers in the Dark
- Murder at Dawn
- The Last of the Mohicans
- The Washington Masquerade
- Manhattan Parade
- Ghost Valley
- Reserved for Ladies
- Bosko at the Beach
- A Nation Is Awaking
- Bosko's Store
- Three's a Crowd
- Uptown New York
- The Man from Yesterday
- Broadway to Cheyenne
- Men of America
- Flaming Gold
- Evenings for Sale
- Bosko's Dog Race
- Klondike
- That's My Boy
- Fantômas
- Strange Justice
- Careless Lady
- Love Bound
- Pencil Mania
- Plane Dumb
- The Dancing Fool
- The Man from Toronto
- Unholy Love
- The Company's in Love
- The Skull Murder Mystery
- The Living Dead
- The Expert
- Hell on Earth
- The Final Edition
- Those We Love
- Sky Devils
- Servant's Entrance
- Here's Berlin
- Cross-Examination
- Discarded Lovers
- Afraid to Talk
- Admission Free
- The Misleading Lady
- While Paris Sleeps
- Too Busy to Work
- Piano Tooners
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware
- Destry Rides Again
- Bosko's Woodland Daze
- A Passport to Hell
- Stranger in Town
- Experimental Animation 1933
- White Ecstasy
- Bosko the Drawback
- Beyond the Rockies
- Officer Thirteen
- Artistic Temper
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #2
- Get That Girl
- Tumultes
- Vanity Street
- Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning
- Forbidden Trail
- Guilty as Hell
- Wild Rose
- She Wanted a Millionaire
- A Fool's Advice
- Rudy Vallee Melodies
- A Spanish Twist
- Hell-Fire Austin
- Come on Danger!
- The Farmerette
- When a Feller Needs a Friend
- Without Honor
- Her First Affaire
- Haji Agha, the Cinema Actor
- The Great Love
- Lena Rivers
- Thunder Below
- Behind Stone Walls
- Powder and Petrol
- Life Is Beautiful
- Quick
- Bring 'Em Back Alive
- Little Orphan Annie
- They Never Come Back
- The Night of June 13
- It's in the Bag
- Okay America!
- Romantic Melodies
- The Night Club Lady
- Renegades of the West
- Landskamp
- Pots and Pans
- Rynox
- Hidden Valley
- The Midnight Lady
- The Girl from Calgary
- No One Man
- Funebrák
- The Saddle Buster
- The Southsiders
- Border Devils
- Between Fighting Men
- The Cowboy Counsellor
- Razzia in St. Pauli
- Down to Earth
- Dokhtare Lor ya irane druz va emruz
- Bhakta Prahlada
- The Yellow Dog
- Shame
- Probation
- This Naked Age
- Love in High Gear
- Der Rebell
- False Faces
- Cock of the Air
- Come on, Tarzan
- Rocketeers
- Der Stolz der 3. Kompanie
- Pour un soir..!
- The Night Rider
- The Local Bad Man
- Mason of the Mounted
- The Drifter
- Under-Cover Man
- Dynamite Ranch
- A Woman Commands
- Redskin Blues
- Mystery Ranch
- Madame Racketeer
- La belle marinière
- Barnyard Bunk
- 70,000 Witnesses
- The All-American
- Hotel Continental
- The Western Code
- Two Kinds of Women
- Men Are Such Fools
- You're Telling Me
- Texas Buddies
- Odds 777
- Your Money or Your Life
- Looking on the Bright Side
- Flames
- Woman in Chains
- Reckless Decision
- The Last Frontier
- The Crusader
- South of the Rio Grande
- The Ghost Train
- Tell Me Tonight
- A Man's Land
- Ein Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt
- Whistlin' Dan
- The Fighting Champ
- Loving Blood of the Volcano
- Her Mad Night
- Alias Mary Smith
- Footsteps in the Night
- The Silent Witness
- Partners
- The Mistress of Atlantis
- The Stoker
- His Lordship
- Un chien qui rapporte
- Sky Bride
- Docks of San Francisco
- The Reckoning
- Woman's World
- The Man Outside
- End of the Trail
- Lighthouse Love
- Scandal for Sale
- His Royal Highness
- Hell's Headquarters
- Gorilla Ship
- Riders of the Desert
- Out of Singapore
- The Man from Hell's Edges
- Night and Day
- Hearts of Humanity
- A Parisian Romance
- The Water Gipsies
- The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
- Wayward
- White Eagle
- The Strange Case of Clara Deane
- Waltz War
- The Black King
- Gold
- On Our Selection
- Wild Horse Mesa
- Bric à Brac et compagnie
- Young Blood
- Texas Gun Fighter
- When London Sleeps
- Robbers' Roost
- Kid's Last Stand
- The Penal Code
- Business and Pleasure
- Kantor ideál
- House of Death
- Bialy slad
- Trenul fantoma
- Stupéfiants
- Heroes of the West
- The Wiser Sex
- La foule hurle
- The Law of the Sea
- Sin's Pay Day
- Love on Wheels
- Mark of the Spur
- Just One More Chance
- This Reckless Age
- The World and the Flesh
- The Big Flash
- The Ringer
- The Secrets of Wu Sin
- Society Girl
- Human Targets
- Carnival Capers
- Police Court
- The Devil Horse
- The Painted Woman
- Piri mindent tud
- Gardez le sourire
- Hotel Splendide
- Law of the West
- Law of the North
- Law and Lawless
- Tess of the Storm Country
- Frail Women
- Harlem Is Heaven
- On Your Guard
- Uncle Moses
- Faithful Hearts
- Rasputin, Demon with Women
- The Hollywood Handicap
- Beauty Parlor
- The Lost Special
- Han, hun og Hamlet
- Skal vi vædde en million?
- The Honor of the Press
- Baroud
- Ariane, jeune fille russe
- Exposure
- Congorilla
- Sunset Trail
- The Song of Night
- The Gala Performance
- The Love Race
- The Congress Dances
- Out of the Blue
- In a Monastery Garden
- A Girl You Don't Forget
- Sehnsucht 202
- The Office Girl
- The Doomed Battalion
- The Musical Doctor
- Wrong Number, Miss
- For the Love of Mike
- The Broken Wing
- Trapped in Tia Juana
- The Gay Buckaroo
- Phoney Express
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
- Olenko minä tullut haaremiin!
- Triglavske strmine
- Single-Handed Sanders
- Old Spanish Customers
- Baby
- Il est charmant
- 45 Calibre Echo
- Dumb Dicks
- The Bailiffs
- Birth of Jazz
- Pojkarna på Storholmen
- Ghost City
- Companion Wanted
- The Wyoming Whirlwind
- Igloo
- Dance Pretty Lady
- Sally of the Subway
- The Last Coupon
- La bataille
- The Midnight Patrol
- Jag gifta mig - aldrig
- Doubling in the Quickies
- Lucky Girl
- The First Year
- Sport Slants
- Sports Slants #4
- Believe It or Not (Second Series) #12
- Ayodhyecha Raja
- Screen Souvenirs
- Jonny stiehlt Europa
- Hidden Gold
- Tretten Aar
- Black Diamonds
- Countess Mariza
- Lyckans gullgossar
- Beau and Arrows
- Brother Alfred
- His Wife's Mother
- Verdict of the Sea
- Thark
- The Riding Tornado
- Le rêve
- Sten Stensson Stéen från Eslöv på nya äventyr
- Fish Feathers
- Hans livs match
- Shine on Harvest Moon
- My Friend the King
- Honor of the Mounted
- False Impressions
- Pechat vremeni
- Bachelor's Folly
- The Bride's Bereavement; or, the Snake in the Grass
- Der Diamant des Zaren
- A Night Like This
- The Giddy Age
- Never the Twins Shall Meet
- Kärlek och kassabrist
- Lucky Larrigan
- Texas Pioneers
- L'âne de Buridan
- Carmen
- Fires of Fate
- The Crystal Gazebo
- A Small Town in China
- The Boudoir Butler
- Guests Wanted
- Fliegende Händler in Frankfurt am Main
- En stulen vals
- South Sea Adventures
- Svarta rosor
- Das Lied der Sonne
- Svärmor kommer
- Giggle Water
- Acid Test
- Vanishing Men
- Mzago da Gela
- Die Herrgottsgrenadiere
- Muntra musikanter
- Bring 'Em Back Half Shot
- The Golden Anchor
- The Engineer's Daughter; or, Iron Minnie's Revenge
- The Heath Is Green
- La petite de Montparnasse
- The Varmlanders
- Ship A Hooey!
- Colorful Jaipur
- The Promoter
- Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
- Finland Calling
- Cadets
- Right to Happiness
- Help Yourself
- After Office Hours
- Forbidden Company
- Her Imaginary Lover
- The Beggar Student
- Above Rubies
- East Lynne on the Western Front
- The Girl in the Night
- The Temperance Fete
- Hay que casar al príncipe
- I'm an Explosive
- Dr. Josser, K.C.
- The Voice of Ireland
- A Safe Proposition
- Devil's Playground
- Pyjamas Preferred
- Mischief
- Money for Nothing
- Tonight's the Night: Pass It On
- Splinters in the Navy
- The New Hotel
- Strictly Business
- Reunion
- A Game of Chance
- The Thoroughbred
- The Third String
- The Man Who Won
- Assisi
- The Broken Swastika
- Kuisma ja Helinä
- Modärna fruar
- Dual Control
- Jônetsu - Ra pashion
- Bon Voyage
- Don't Be a Dummy
- Bröderna Östermans huskors
- Dive In
- The Golf Chump
- The Eyes Have It
- Sea Soldier's Sweeties
- Kärleksexpressen
- Två hjärtan och en skuta
- Ett skepp kommer lastat
- The Spot on the Rug
- Kronans rallare
- Skipper of the Osprey
- Lumpenkavaliere
- Foiled Again
- Hasani
- The Lone Trail
- Studenter i Paris
- Only Men Wanted
- Passing the Buck
- Chandal Chaukadi
- The Television Follies
- Penrod's Bull Pen
- Hey! Hey! Westerner
- Shanhai kara kita onna
- Suomi kutsuu II - Lounais-Suomi
- Wer ist die süsse Kleine?
- Song Birds
- The Naggers in Four Wheels - No Brakes
- Strange As It Seems # 17
- Peter und Billy - die Kameradschaftsehe
- The Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities
- Kharga
- Against Imperialist War - May Day 1932
- Bosko and Honey
- Shirley Temple: Early Years (Volume 1)
- Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions
The Best Movies in 1932
Grand Hotel
Directed by Edmund Goulding, "Grand Hotel" stands out as a pioneering ensemble drama. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious hotel in Berlin, it weaves together the lives of its guests, creating a narrative of human experience. The star-studded cast, including Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, and Wallace Beery, brings depth to the multi-layered narrative. "Grand Hotel" earned critical and commercial success, partly due to Garbo's memorable performance, immortalizing the line, "I want to be alone". This film not only captivated audiences of its time but also set a high standard for ensemble dramas in the years to follow.
Scarface
Howard Hawks' "Scarface" took a critical stance on the gangster lifestyle, following the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, portrayed by Paul Muni. Set in Chicago, the film explores into the ambitions and ultimate downfall of a violent gangster, offering a candid look at the consequences of lawlessness. The direction, performance, and ground-breaking portrayal of crime distinguished "Scarface" in the gangster genre. Despite initial controversy, it was lauded for laying the groundwork for future crime dramas.
Freaks
Tod Browning's "Freaks" presented an unprecedented horror story featuring actual carnival performers with real-life physical deformities. The narrative centers around a scheming trapeze artist aiming to exploit a sideshow performer for his inheritance. Initially met with controversy for its portrayal of disabled characters, "Freaks" has gained recognition over the years for its empathetic depiction of its protagonists. This film stands as a testament to Browning's innovative vision in representing marginalized individuals in cinema.
Trouble in Paradise
Ernst Lubitsch's "Trouble in Paradise" mixes comedy, crime, and romance, showcasing the entanglements of a gentleman thief, a lady pickpocket, and their wealthy target. Celebrated for its sophisticated humor, sharp dialogue, and captivating lead chemistry, this film exemplifies Lubitsch's adeptness at crafting engaging narratives. "Trouble in Paradise" remains a favorite for its witty storytelling and the comedic interplay among its characters.
Horse Feathers
Norman Z. McLeod's "Horse Feathers" features the Marx Brothers in a memorable comedy set in a college environment. Groucho Marx, as a college president, aims to boost the school's reputation by winning an important football game. Known for its slapstick humor and absurd situations, "Horse Feathers" highlights the Marx Brothers' comedic genius. Their distinctive style of humor and the film's clever script have cemented "Horse Feathers" as an iconic comedy.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1932
Notable Films and Achievements
In the year 1932, the film industry saw the release of numerous titles that have since been etched into the annals of cinematic history. "Grand Hotel," renowned for its captivating narrative and stellar cast, stood out to clinch the Academy Award for Best Picture. This victory solidified its position in film, alongside "The Champ" and "Bad Girl," both of which garnered two Oscars each. These films were instrumental in defining cinema of their time, praised not only for their storytelling but also for their production quality. "Scarface" and "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" emerged as pivotal in their contributions to the crime and drama genres. With their intense storytelling and critical acclaim, they highlighted the darker aspects of society, engaging audiences with their compelling narratives and complex characters. Additionally, "Trouble in Paradise" and "Shanghai Express" captured audiences' imaginations, showcasing the versatility of 1932 cinema through their exploration of comedy, romance, adventure, and drama. This variety underlined the era's creative variety, appealing to a wide range of audience preferences.
Industry Developments
1932 marked a important phase in the film industry's evolution, primarily characterized by the transition to sound films. This era saw Hollywood studios at the forefront of technological advancements and artistic innovation. According to The Film Daily, this period was brimming with activity as the industry adapted to new sound technologies, a change that would redefine cinematic storytelling and viewer engagement. The global scope of the film industry was also a topic of discussion, notably at the Ottawa Conference, where British films and their international market presence were examined. This dialogue underscored the film industry's expansive nature, highlighting its influence beyond national borders and underscoring the shared cultural and artistic contributions at an international level.
Awards and Recognition
The 5th Academy Awards ceremony, held on November 18, 1932, played a pivotal role in acknowledging the exceptional talents and films of the previous year. It's worth noting that during this period, the Oscars were not aligned with the calendar year, which sometimes led to confusion about the award years. Despite this, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking. Norman Taurog's "Skippy" received the Best Directing accolade, a testament to his directorial prowess and the film's innovative storytelling. Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore were honored with Best Actress and Best Actor awards, respectively, for their compelling performances in "Min and Bill" and "A Free Soul." Their achievements spotlighted the depth of talent within the industry, celebrating the artistry and emotional impact of their performances.