1936 Movies
Browse 925 titles in our 1936 Movies Database
- Modern Times
- The Grand Illusion
- My Man Godfrey
- Mutiny on the Bounty
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
- The Petrified Forest
- Swing Time
- Fury
- After the Thin Man
- Captains Courageous
- Dodsworth
- Secret Agent
- The Great Ziegfeld
- Libeled Lady
- Pépé le Moko
- Dracula's Daughter
- San Francisco
- The Devil-Doll
- Sylvia Scarlett
- The Only Son
- Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
- Wife vs. Secretary
- The Crime of Monsieur Lange
- Show Boat
- The Lower Depths
- Tarzan Escapes
- Bullets or Ballots
- Our Relations
- The Walking Dead
- These Three
- The Invisible Ray
- Sisters of the Gion
- Theodora Goes Wild
- Desire
- Thru the Mirror
- Mary of Scotland
- Flash Gordon
- Osaka Elegy
- The Story of a Cheat
- Little Lord Fauntleroy
- Satan Met a Lady
- The Plainsman
- Come and Get It
- Disorder in the Court
- The Bohemian Girl
- Crime and Punishment
- Romeo and Juliet
- The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
- The Ghost Goes West
- I Love to Singa
- Cain and Mabel
- Anthony Adverse
- Rembrandt
- Fire Over England
- Born to Dance
- Revolt of the Zombies
- Charlie Chan at the Circus
- Charlie Chan's Secret
- Three Little Wolves
- Suzy
- The Garden of Allah
- The Country Cousin
- César
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
- The Last of the Mohicans
- Charlie Chan at the Race Track
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles
- Poor Little Rich Girl
- Three Smart Girls
- Toby Tortoise Returns
- Stowaway
- The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- Elmer Elephant
- They Were Five
- Rose-Marie
- Intermezzo
- The Gorgeous Hussy
- The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
- Love on the Run
- The General Died at Dawn
- Mickey's Rival
- Mr. Thank You
- The Princess Comes Across
- Gold Diggers of 1937
- The Man Who Lived Again
- Three Blind Mouseketeers
- Big Brown Eyes
- By the Bluest of Seas
- Winds of the Wasteland
- The Golden Arrow
- Great Guy
- Riffraff
- Alpine Climbers
- Phantom Ship
- Moving Day
- Craig's Wife
- Rose Hobart
- Everybody's Woman
- Donald and Pluto
- Dimples
- Marihuana
- Small Town Girl
- Three Godfathers
- Mayerling
- Street Angel
- A Woman Rebels
- The Green Pastures
- Love Before Breakfast
- Hearts Divided
- Ah Wilderness!
- Souls at Sea
- Adventure in Manhattan
- The Texas Rangers
- Mickey's Polo Team
- Pennies from Heaven
- Klondike Annie
- Pigskin Parade
- Ceiling Zero
- Ants in the Pantry
- The Case of the Black Cat
- Go West Young Man
- Christmas Comes But Once a Year
- Rainbow Dance
- Poppy
- The Plow That Broke the Plains
- Somewhere in Dreamland
- Isle of Fury
- Wedding Present
- The Circus
- Mickey's Circus
- Two Against the World
- Café Metropole
- The Bride Walks Out
- Movie Maniacs
- False Alarms
- Mickey's Grand Opera
- Bezhin lug
- China Clipper
- His Brother's Wife
- Banjo on My Knee
- Next Time We Love
- A Pain in the Pullman
- The Case of the Velvet Claws
- More Than a Secretary
- The Plough and the Stars
- Half Shot Shooters
- Speed
- A Night of Terror
- Undersea Kingdom
- Whoops, I'm an Indian!
- The Garden Murder Case
- Mickey's Elephant
- The Road to Glory
- Orphans' Picnic
- The CooCoo Nut Grove
- The Devil Is a Sissy
- The Unguarded Hour
- Mother Pluto
- Let's Make a Dream
- Every Sunday
- Slippery Silks
- King of the Pecos
- The Rogues' Tavern
- Page Miss Glory
- Private Number
- Murder on a Bridle Path
- The House of Secrets
- Petticoat Fever
- Anything Goes
- Three Men on a Horse
- And So They Were Married
- Priest of Darkness
- Catching Trouble
- Cosmic Journey
- Winterset
- Earthworm Tractors
- Strike Me Pink
- Ladies in Love
- The Cobweb Hotel
- Snowed Under
- The Mandarin Mystery
- Piccadilly Jim
- The Lonely Trail
- Colleen
- General Spanky
- Absolute Quiet
- Little Swee'pea
- The Woman of the Port
- Ace Drummond
- Doomed Cargo
- The White Angel
- The Lawless Nineties
- Murder with Pictures
- Man of the Moment
- The Big Broadcast of 1937
- The Plot Thickens
- To Spring
- Bluebeard
- Dancing Pirate
- Girls' Dormitory
- Crown v. Stevens
- My Father Was Right
- Ramona
- Stage Struck
- Rhythm on the Range
- Chatterbox
- The Dark Hour
- I'm in the Army Now
- Trapped by Television
- Never Kick a Woman
- Robin Hood of El Dorado
- A Message to Garcia
- Where There's a Will
- Grand Slam Opera
- The Crimes of Stephen Hawke
- It's Love Again
- Under the Red Robe
- No Limit
- Daniel Boone
- Capt. Grant's Family
- The New Testament
- Fährmann Maria
- Betty Boop and the Little King
- Smartest Girl in Town
- Life Is Ours
- The Moon's Our Home
- A Clean Shaven Man
- One Rainy Afternoon
- The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
- Be Human
- The Gay Desperado
- Two in the Dark
- Milk and Money
- The Preview Murder Mystery
- The Criminal Within
- Bottles
- The Big Show
- Crime Unlimited
- Brotherly Love
- Meet Nero Wolfe
- Shadow of Chinatown
- The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
- Sant Tukaram
- Hopalong Cassidy Returns
- The Fourth Dimension
- Bingo Crosbyana
- Jenny
- The Old Corral
- Paddy O'Day
- Walking on Air
- Plane Dippy
- Let's Get Movin'
- Wanted! Jane Turner
- Here Comes Carter
- Sons o' Guns
- The Voice of Bugle Ann
- Murder by an Aristocrat
- The Spinach Roadster
- Postal Inspector
- La tendre ennemie
- Porky the Rain-Maker
- The Golem: The Legend of Prague
- Betty Boop and Little Jimmy
- Mummy's Boys
- The Bride Comes Home
- The Law in Her Hands
- Play Safe
- Oh, Susanna!
- The Longest Night
- Red River Valley
- Custer's Last Stand
- Times Square Playboy
- The Final Chord
- The Bold Caballero
- Crack-Up
- Neptune Nonsense
- Sinner Take All
- Ghost Patrol
- Glückskinder
- The King Steps Out
- Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
- Das Hofkonzert
- Tough Guy
- Nine Days a Queen
- Hearts in Bondage
- Sworn Enemy
- Not Now
- Boom Boom
- King of Burlesque
- Make Way for a Lady
- Mad Holiday
- A Face in the Fog
- Aces and Eights
- Rhodes
- Night Waitress
- Der Kaiser von Kalifornien
- Sitting on the Moon
- Greedy Humpty Dumpty
- Don't Look Now
- The Birth of the Robot
- Bunker Bean
- Ride, Ranger, Ride
- Muss 'em Up
- Three on the Trail
- Trail Dust
- Gambling with Souls
- Happy You and Merry Me
- Midshipman Easy
- Don't Turn 'em Loose
- Yellow Dust
- The President's Mystery
- Call of the Prairie
- The Last Journey
- More Pep
- The Sea Spoilers
- Human Cargo
- Toy Town Hall
- The Jungle Princess
- A Song a Day
- I'd Love to Take Orders from You
- Yours for the Asking
- Pay As You Exit
- Love on a Bet
- I'll Name the Murderer
- College Holiday
- Divot Diggers
- Death in the Air
- Heart of the West
- Hawaiian Birds
- Polo Joe
- Exclusive Story
- Hats Off
- Road Gang
- Kelly the Second
- The Lady in Scarlet
- Grampy's Indoor Outing
- The Trouble with Money
- The Witness Chair
- We Did It
- 13 Hours by Air
- You're Not Built That Way
- Song of the Gringo
- Go-Get-'Em, Haines
- Out on the Big Ranch
- Three Live Ghosts
- Porky's Pet
- The Man Who Lived Twice
- Yellowstone
- Public Enemy's Wife
- Moonlight Murder
- Substitute Wife
- Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk
- Special Investigator
- The Big Noise
- We Are from Kronstadt
- Training Pigeons
- Little Nobody
- Desert Gold
- Shadow of Chinatown
- Song of the Saddle
- Sweet Dream
- The Singing Kid
- Prison Shadows
- The Fleeing Dead
- Westward Whoa
- Below the Deadline
- Country Gentlemen
- Conflict
- The Three Mesquiteers
- Champagne Charlie
- Captain Calamity
- To Mary - with Love
- Le mot de Cambronne
- King of Hockey
- Shanghaied Shipmates
- It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
- Youth of the World
- High Tension
- Freshman Love
- 36 Hours to Kill
- Hokum
- Rebellion
- Sing, Baby, Sing
- ¿Quién me quiere a mí?
- It Had to Happen
- On the Sunny Side
- Boulder Dam
- Broken Blossoms
- Brides Are Like That
- Guns of the Pecos
- M'Liss
- The Big Game
- Three of a Kind
- Darkest Africa
- Club de femmes
- Sutter's Gold
- The Lady Consents
- Drift Fence
- Seven Brave Men
- The Singing Cowboy
- The Invader
- Porky's Moving Day
- Fair of the Dove
- Fast Bullets
- Ali Baba
- The Spy in White
- California Mail
- Ghost-Town Gold
- Jadzia
- The Case Against Mrs. Ames
- At Your Service Madame
- I Wanna Play House
- Jánosik
- The Captain's Kid
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Vratar
- Ticket to Paradise
- Dick Whittington's Cat
- Making Friends
- Laburnum Grove
- The Last Outlaw
- Ada, Don't Do That!
- Trailin' West
- Women Are Trouble
- We Went to College
- Love Begins at 20
- Capricious Young Man
- The Avenging Hand
- Jailbreak
- Hot Money
- Yellow Cargo
- I Married a Doctor
- The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
- Man Hunt
- Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
- The Pinch Singer
- Down the Stretch
- The Robber Symphony
- Turn of the Tide
- Cavalry
- Cavalcade of the West
- A Man Betrayed
- Panic on the Air
- Mr. Flow
- New Shoes
- Comin' 'Round the Mountain
- The Crooked Trail
- Skull and Crown
- A Waif's Welcome
- Special Agent K-7
- Mieheke
- Everything Is Thunder
- Treachery Rides the Range
- Desert Phantom
- They Met in a Taxi
- The Arizona Raiders
- The Cowboy Star
- Morning's Tree-Lined Street
- The Road I Travel with You
- Checkmate
- Légy jó mindhalálig
- Samson
- Beware of Ladies
- Wer zuletzt küßt...
- August Weekend
- The Phantom Rider
- Cavalleria
- Tredowata
- Roarin' Lead
- Rip Roarin' Buckaroo
- The Vigilantes Are Coming
- 65, 66, and Me
- I Stand Condemned
- Forbidden Music
- We're in the Legion Now
- Rogue of the Range
- Bulldog Edition
- Career Woman
- Phantom Patrol
- Black Gold
- Guns and Guitars
- The Country Doctor
- Dancing Feet
- Lawless Land
- Two in a Crowd
- Lullaby
- Easy Money
- Silly Billies
- With a Smile
- The Bridge of Sighs
- King of the Damned
- Half Rate Honeymoon
- Panserbasse
- Ambush Valley
- Under Western Eyes
- Lightnin' Bill Carson
- Born to Fight
- Bedzie lepiej
- Let's Sing Again
- Lumpaci the Vagabond
- Santa Fe Bound
- Ghost Town
- Stampede
- Border Caballero
- The Widow from Monte Carlo
- Red Lights Ahead
- Burg Theatre
- My American Wife
- The Novelty Shop
- Jack of All Trades
- Mister Cinderella
- Too Many Parents
- Caryl of the Mountains
- Happy-Go-Lucky
- Crashing Through Danger
- The Accusing Finger
- The Leathernecks Have Landed
- Grand Jury
- Cheer Up!
- Last of the Warrens
- A Million to One
- The Black Coin
- The Cattle Thief
- Stormy Trails
- Lucky Terror
- The Beloved Vagabond
- The Amateur Gentleman
- Old and New Shanghai
- Along Came Love
- Ellis Island
- Without Orders
- Oboroyo no onna
- Idaho Kid
- Hell Unltd
- Alibi for Murder
- The Girl on the Front Page
- My Marriage
- Man of the House
- Avenging Waters
- The Man Behind the Mask
- Roarin' Guns
- Anne-Marie
- 15 Maiden Lane
- Dunaparti randevú
- Lady of Secrets
- Tian lun
- Two in Revolt
- The Phantom of the Range
- White Fang
- VMV 6
- The Border Patrolman
- Der Bettelstudent
- Brilliant Marriage
- Un mauvais garçon
- The Magnificent Brute
- The Kid Ranger
- Under Your Spell
- Roamin' Wild
- Navy Born
- Monsieur Personne
- Kungen kommer
- Peg of Old Drury
- Till We Meet Again
- The Return of Sophie Lang
- Savoy-Hotel 217
- And Sudden Death
- Catherine the Last
- Life on the Hortobagy
- Ring Around the Moon
- Dodek na froncie
- Blazing Justice
- Empty Saddles
- What Becomes of the Children?
- Alô Alô Carnaval
- Roaming Lady
- Lash of the Penitentes
- Rainbow on the River
- Le roman d'un jeune homme pauvre
- Changing of the Guard
- The Captain's Table
- You May Be Next!
- The Crime Patrol
- Taming the Wild
- Down to the Sea
- Florida Special
- South of the Highway
- The Drag-Net
- Ten Laps to Go
- Az aranyember
- Frankie and Johnnie
- Pohjalaisia
- Brand of the Outlaws
- Tango
- Follow Your Heart
- Neighborhood House
- Compartiment de dames seules
- Law and Lead
- The House of the Spaniard
- Legion of Terror
- All American Chump
- Die Erbschaft
- Wives Never Know
- Onnenpotku
- Outlaws of the Range
- Vengeance of Rannah
- Pan Twardowski
- Wenn wir alle Engel wären
- Arizona Mahoney
- Tri muzi ve snehu
- Crash Donovan
- Her Last Affaire
- It Pays to Advertise!
- Gun Grit
- Wildcat Trooper
- The Speed Reporter
- The Gun Ranger
- Headin' for the Rio Grande
- Durch die Wüste
- Anna
- Missing Girls
- West of Nevada
- Three Women
- Bombi Bitt och jag
- Undercover Man
- Fury Below
- Rubber
- Calling All Tars
- The Dancer and the Worker
- Love or a Kingdom
- The Law Rides
- The Macabre Trunk
- Soak the Rich
- Dzhulbars
- I'd Give My Life
- Lady Luck
- But It's Nothing Serious
- Café Moszkva
- Palm Springs
- Fatal Lady
- Troubled Waters
- Ich war Jack Mortimer
- The Sea Fiend
- Condottieri
- The Reckless Way
- Doughnuts and Society
- Carne de fieras
- Morderen uten ansikt
- East Meets West
- Adventure in Paris
- 27 rue de la Paix
- I Conquer the Sea!
- Dishonour Bright
- Topaze
- Kaikenlaisia vieraita
- The Devil on Horseback
- Hair-Trigger Casey
- Harry Reser and His Eskimos
- Men of the Plains
- Glee Worms
- Pot Luck
- Wild Brian Kent
- When Knights Were Bold
- Queen of Hearts
- Early to Bed
- Les jumeaux de Brighton
- The Lion's Den
- Foreign Affaires
- Custer's Last Stand
- Shake, Mr. Shakespeare
- Enchanted Forest
- Spöket på Bragehus
- Racing Blood
- The Tomboy
- L'esclave blanc
- Das Gäßchen zum Paradies
- Le vagabond bien-aimé
- Dubrovsky
- Give Us This Night
- Prometey
- Feud of the West
- Devushka speshit na svidanie
- Traumulus
- Silks and Saddles
- Alla tiders Karlsson
- Tundra
- The Riding Avenger
- The Prisoner of Corbal
- La peur
- Shipmates o' Mine
- Play Up the Band
- At Sea Ashore
- Someone at the Door
- Twice Branded
- Puppet Show
- The Divine Jetta
- Valley of the Lawless
- Battle Royal
- Giftes - nej tak!
- Odnazhdy letom
- The Traitor
- Two Minutes to Play
- Släkten är värst
- The Cardinal
- Easy to Take
- Music Hath Charms
- Militiaman Bruggler
- Wildcat Saunders
- Let's Make a Million
- Ridin' On
- Unter heißem Himmel
- El gato montés
- Desert Justice
- Marihuana
- Le roman d'un spahi
- I Give My Life
- Wolves of the Sea
- Port Arthur
- Celos
- Everyman's Law
- Forty Little Mothers
- Sporting Love
- An Orphan Boy of Vienna
- The Call
- Pinto Rustlers
- Son of Mongolia
- Birds in Love
- Ya lyublyu
- The Glory Trail
- The Treasure of Pancho Villa
- Silhouetten
- We Live in Two Worlds
- Donogoo Tonka
- A Woman of No Importance
- Janssons frestelse
- Don Bosco
- Jaws of the Jungle
- All for Veronica
- Miss Frontier Mail
- Conscientious Objector Adolf
- The Girl Irene
- Song of the Trail
- Help Me to Live
- The Gentleman from Louisiana
- Millionærdrengen
- The Show Goes On
- Das Schloß in Flandern
- Sjette trækning
- Bröllopsresan
- Once in a Million
- Raggen - det är jag det
- Wo die Lerche singt
- Sol over Danmark
- The Student's Romance
- Serenade
- Lentelied
- Gypsy Melody
- Snushanerne
- Pepper
- Harvest
- Call to Arms
- Mahabbat oyunu
- Almaz
- Straight from the Shoulder
- Familjens hemlighet
- Eskapade
- A Star Fell from Heaven
- The Big Noise
- Gypsies
- A Hoax
- The Great Temptation
- Schatten der Vergangenheit
- La damigella di Bard
- One Good Turn
- Han, hon och pengarna
- Blumen aus Nizza
- Prem Kahani
- Punch and Beauty
- The Return of Jimmy Valentine
- Stackars miljonärer
- The Call of the Jungle
- Blinde Passagiere
- Captain Bill
- Hélène
- Schloß Vogelöd
- Women's Paradise
- The Hunter of Fall
- Au service du tsar
- Johan Ulfstjerna
- The Fairy Dolly
- The Cabbie's Song
- Romance Rides the Range
- Don Quijote del altillo
- J'ai gagné un million
- Der Weg nach Shanghai
- Die Leuchter des Kaisers
- The Fox Hunt
- Turkey Dinner
- Tired Theodore
- Grandad Rudd
- Fröken blir piga
- Struggle for the House of Heikkila
- Boccaccio
- Soft Lights and Sweet Music
- Love at Sea
- Stjenka Rasin
- Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
- Kater Lampe
- Les deux gosses
- To Live
- Heritage
- Pink Lemonade
- Peaceful Relations
- Kuriyama daizen
- Maria, die Magd
- Free Rent
- Hereford Pedigree Cattle
- Any Old Port
- River Folk
- Gifts in Rhythm
- The Hope of His Side
- Trooping the Colour
- The Bashful Casanova
- Die unmögliche Frau
- Befehl ist Befehl
- Arzt aus Leidenschaft
- Manja Valewska
- Thank You, Madame
- Thou Art My Joy
- Dinner Is Served
- The Flying Doctor
- Um Freiheit und Liebe
- Get Off My Foot
- Excuse My Glove
- Oh, Duchess!
- All at Sea
- Birds of a Feather
- Not So Dusty
- Ä vi gifta?
- Fair Exchange
- 't was een april
- Kvartetten som sprängdes
- Educated Evans
- Under Proof
- Hot News
- Min svärmor - dansösen
- Our Boy
- Royal Eagle
- The River House Mystery
- Wolf's Clothing
- If I Were Rich
- Flickorna på Uppåkra
- Two's Company
- Disk 413
- Between Two Worlds
- Because of Love
- On Top of the World
- Adventure
- Rhythm in the Air
- Viennese Love Song
- Hans im Glück
- Pink Shirts
- Berlin 1936
- Wrath of Jealousy
- Sunshine Ahead
- Men of Yesterday
- Rose
- Nitchevo
- Федька
- Life Begins Today
- Yasubei Horibe
- Skeppsbrutne Max
- 33.333
- The Family That Was a Carousel
- Pal O'Mine
- When the Poppies Bloom Again
- Tee työ ja opi pelaamaan
- Happy Heels
- Pay Box Adventure
- Das Schönheitsfleckchen
- Seikkailu jalkamatkalla
- Sprung ins Glück
- Boy, Oh Boy
- Fresh from the Fleet
- Heiteres und Ernstes um den großen König
- Wir gratulieren
- The Screen Test
- The Workhouse Ward
- Wochenendzauber
- Die fremde Hand
- Unter dem Pantoffel. Ein lustiges Abenteuer
- Till Eulenspiegel: Wie Eulenspiegel sich einmal erbot, zu fliegen
- Tiergärten des Meeres
- Parked in Paree
- Servants All
- Study and Understudy
- Polo
- Olympic Ski Champions
- Road Calls
- The Double Crossky
- The Smoke Menace
- Life in Hunza
- International Revue
- Olympia-Programm - Eröffnungsfeier
- Der Streithammel
- The Good Old Plumbertime
- The Gap
- Nursery Island
- Longing
- Venice of the North
- The Battle of Cable Street
- Gardens of the Orient
- Kamalam
- Let's Ask the Ladies
- It's Hot in Africa
- Aldeia de Nalike
- Law and Lead (Remaster)
- The Good Old Plumbertime
- British Movietone News
- British Movietone News 1936-12-07
- Feueralarm
- Einer von Vielen
- Bandits of Mawddwy
- House Broken
- British Paramount News No. 588
- Bird Sanctuary
The Best Movies in 1936
Modern Times
"Modern Times," a film by Charlie Chaplin, stands out for presenting the Little Tramp character in a struggle to keep pace with the industrialized world. Released during the Great Depression, it paints a vivid picture of the economic and employment challenges of the era. Chaplin not only stars in his creation but also directs, adding layers of depth to the character's journey through comedic yet poignant scenes. This blend of comedy, drama, and romance invites viewers into a reflection on societal progress and its costs.
My Man Godfrey
Gregory La Cava's "My Man Godfrey" brings an intriguing story to the forefront of 1936 cinema. This film tells the tale of a socialite who finds a man named Godfrey living at a dump and decides to hire him as the family's butler. However, Godfrey is not who he appears to be. The plot weaves through themes of identity, class, and love in a narrative that is as engaging as it is unpredictable. With its sharp script and standout performances, especially by William Powell as Godfrey, the film challenges viewers to look beyond first impressions.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Directed by Frank Capra, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" explores the life of Longfellow Deeds, a man from a small town who suddenly inherits a fortune. Thrust into a world where his every move is scrutinized, Deeds battles societal cynicism and corruption. This comedy-drama-romance cleverly critiques the values of society while presenting a heartfelt story of remaining true to one's self amidst chaos. Gary Cooper's portrayal of Deeds is both sincere and memorable, making this film a standout of 1936.
San Francisco
Set against the backdrop of the 1906 earthquake, "San Francisco" directed by W.S. Van Dyke, narrates the dynamic yet tumultuous life in the city. The story focuses on a saloonkeeper and a Nob Hill impresario competing for the affections of a beautiful singer, professionally and personally. The film's strong dramatic and musical elements, coupled with the historical context of San Francisco's most tragic moment, provide a unique movie-going experience. Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald deliver compelling performances, bringing depth to the romantic and competitive tensions in the story.
Swing Time
"Swing Time" brings the effervescence of musical romance to 1936 with the dynamic duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Directed by George Stevens, this film follows a gambler, played by Astaire, who ventures to New York City to win a sum for his fiancée's father. However, his encounter with a dance instructor, portrayed by Rogers, ignites an unexpected romance. The intricate dance numbers and charming chemistry between Astaire and Rogers make "Swing Time" a delightful viewing experience, showcasing the ambition of love against all odds.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1936
The 8th Academy Awards: A Turning Point
The 8th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 5, 1936, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, marked a memorable moment in film history. Hosted by Frank Capra, this occasion stands out for being the first time the awards were officially referred to as "Oscars." This year also marked the end of the practice of allowing write-in votes, a method previously open for determining winners. "Mutiny on the Bounty" emerged as the Best Picture winner, while "The Informer" achieved a notable success, securing four awards, the highest tally of the evening. Additionally, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" earned the distinction of being the only film to win an Oscar via write-in vote for Best Cinematography.
Top-Grossing Films and Notable Releases
The terrain of North American cinema in 1936 was dominated by several high-achieving films. "The Great Ziegfeld" not only topped the box office, grossing $3,089,000 but also later secured the Best Picture award at the 9th Academy Awards, honoring films released in 1936. Other noteworthy releases that captured audiences included "San Francisco," "The Plainsman," "After the Thin Man," and "Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," each contributing to a mixed and successful year for the film industry.
Technical and Artistic Innovations
1936 also witnessed the introduction and sole awarding of the Best Dance Direction category at the Academy Awards, a unique acknowledgment that lasted for only three years. This period highlighted an openness to recognizing various forms of artistic expression within the film industry, although the category was short-lived.
Influence of Global Events on Cinema
The year was especially shaped by international political events, with the film industry being no exception. The Spanish Civil War and the rise of the Popular Front in France were pivotal, pushing filmmakers to incorporate political themes and narratives into their work. A 2008 film festival showcased an array of newsreels, documentaries, and feature films from 1936, demonstrating the film industry's response and reflection on the prevailing political tensions and ideologies of the time.
Documentary and Genre Films
The list of American films of 1936 presents a broad array of genres, indicating a rich period of creative exploration and production. From historical epics to musicals and dramatic narratives, the year offered something for every viewer. The success of films like "The Great Ziegfeld" at the Academy Awards underlines the industry's embrace of various filmic expressions and storytelling techniques.
Legacy and Influence
The film and industry highlights of 1936 offer a fascinating snapshot of a transitional period in cinema history. From the technical advancements and genre expansions to the explicit interactions between cinema and global politics, the year paved the way for future developments in the industry. The discontinuation of write-in votes and the introduction of short-lived categories at the Academy Awards indicate an ongoing process of defining and refining the recognition and celebration of cinematic achievements.