1937 Movies
Browse 960 titles in our 1937 Movies Database
- Bringing Up Baby
- The Awful Truth
- Sabotage
- A Day at the Races
- Lost Horizon
- A Star Is Born
- Young and Innocent
- Make Way for Tomorrow
- Stage Door
- The Life of Emile Zola
- Way Out West
- Camille
- Dead End
- Topper
- Shall We Dance
- You Only Live Once
- Nothing Sacred
- Stella Dallas
- The Good Earth
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Heidi
- The Old Mill
- Marked Woman
- Easy Living
- Kid Galahad
- Black Legion
- Lonesome Ghosts
- Angel
- Night Must Fall
- Clock Cleaners
- The Prince and the Pauper
- Test Pilot
- It's Love I'm After
- A Slight Case of Murder
- Double Wedding
- History Is Made at Night
- A Damsel in Distress
- Humanity and Paper Balloons
- Charlie Chan at the Opera
- San Quentin
- The Amazing Adventure
- Saratoga
- Bizarre, Bizarre
- They Won't Forget
- Wee Willie Winkie
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics
- The Cowboy and the Lady
- True Confession
- Hawaiian Holiday
- The Last Gangster
- Conquest
- That Certain Woman
- Charlie Chan on Broadway
- Ever Since Eve
- Hans Westmar
- Knight Without Armor
- Dark Journey
- King Solomon's Mines
- Broadway Melody of 1938
- Confession
- Quality Street
- Stand-In
- What Did the Lady Forget?
- The Bride Wore Red
- One Hundred Men and a Girl
- Think Fast, Mr. Moto
- Magician Mickey
- The Toast of New York
- Lloyd's of London
- Breakfast for Two
- Maytime
- The Adventures of Marco Polo
- Storm in a Teacup
- Personal Property
- Modern Inventions
- Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves
- Night Key
- Thank You, Mr. Moto
- Seventh Heaven
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes
- Born to the West
- Something to Sing About
- Two Merry Adventurers
- Don Donald
- Love Is News
- Life Dances On
- Swing High, Swing Low
- Donald's Ostrich
- Moose Hunters
- The Great O'Malley
- The Spanish Earth
- Wise Girl
- Elephant Boy
- Redes
- The Emperor's Candlesticks
- Bulldog Drummond Comes Back
- Murder at the Baskervilles
- Internes Can't Take Money
- A Family Affair
- The Great Garrick
- Little Hiawatha
- Grips, Grunts and Groans
- The Worm Turns
- Smart Blonde
- The Dybbuk
- Dizzy Doctors
- Another Dawn
- It Happened in Hollywood
- Navy Blue and Gold
- Lady Killer
- This Is My Affair
- Tarzan's Revenge
- Sh! The Octopus
- On the Avenue
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
- Dick Tracy
- Big City
- Wells Fargo
- La Habanera
- 3 Dumb Clucks
- The Pearls of the Crown
- Porky's Duck Hunt
- Tovarich
- Green Light
- Stolen Holiday
- Ali Baba Goes to Town
- Cash and Carry
- Back to the Woods
- Porky's Railroad
- The Sitter Downers
- Woodland Café
- The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
- Rosalie
- The Shadow Strikes
- Mickey's Amateurs
- Parnell
- Tarzan and the Green Goddess
- Goofs and Saddles
- Trade Tattoo
- You're Only Young Once
- Playing the Ponies
- Pick a Star
- Daughter of Shanghai
- The Case of the Stuttering Pig
- Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage
- The Adventurous Blonde
- She Was an Acrobat's Daughter
- First Lady
- Harvest
- Madame X
- Pluto's Quin-puplets
- Varsity Show
- Good Morning, Boys!
- Little Red Walking Hood
- Every Day's a Holiday
- I Met Him in Paris
- Woman Chases Man
- Fly Away Baby
- To New Shores
- When You're in Love
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay
- The Perfect Specimen
- Live, Love and Learn
- The King and the Chorus Girl
- Désiré
- Song of Freedom
- Thunder in the City
- Forty Naughty Girls
- Thin Ice
- Maid of Salem
- Slim
- Non-Stop New York
- Windbag the Sailor
- Back in Circulation
- The Firefly
- My Dear Miss Aldrich
- Voyage to the Sky
- The Paneless Window Washer
- Lenin in October
- West of Shanghai
- High, Wide and Handsome
- They Gave Him a Gun
- Our Gang Follies of 1938
- Waikiki Wedding
- Juggernaut
- Super-Sleuth
- Shkhnim
- Skeleton on Horseback
- Artist and Models
- That Girl from Paris
- Pensionat Paradiset
- Wings of the Morning
- Danger - Love at Work
- Men Are Not Gods
- London by Night
- The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
- Mister Max
- Dark Sands
- Hitting a New High
- One in a Million
- Zorro Rides Again
- Give Me Your Heart
- Call It a Day
- Salama Is Safe
- I Never Changes My Altitude
- The Thirteenth Chair
- Ready, Willing and Able
- I Wanna Be a Sailor
- Vogues of 1938
- Submarine D-1
- Scipione l'africano
- Bank Alarm
- Children in the Wind
- The Life and Loves of Beethoven
- The Green Cockatoo
- A Bride for Henry
- Dinner at the Ritz
- Thank You, Jeeves!
- The Wrong Road
- Living on Love
- The Man Who Found Himself
- The Last Train from Madrid
- Porky's Garden
- Doctor Syn
- Trouble in Texas
- The Singing Marine
- Beg, Borrow or Steal
- Get Rich Quick Porky
- The Road Back
- House Cleaning Blues
- Mountain Justice
- Boots and Saddles
- Uncle Tom's Bungalow
- Dangerous Number
- She's Got Everything
- Don't Tell the Wife
- Double or Nothing
- You Can't Have Everything
- Victoria the Great
- Tim Tyler's Luck
- You Can't Beat Love
- Flight from Glory
- SOS Coast Guard
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
- Murder on Diamond Row
- Keep Your Seats, Please!
- The Soldier and the Lady
- The Footloose Heiress
- Lady Behave!
- God's Country and the Woman
- The Thirteen
- It's Never Too Late to Mend
- Public Wedding
- Round-Up Time in Texas
- Sing, You Sinners
- Francis the First
- Little Buck Cheeser
- Alcatraz Island
- Married Before Breakfast
- Between Two Women
- Avalanche
- The Go Getter
- Porky's Super Service
- Slaves in Bondage
- Escape by Night
- Riders of the Whistling Skull
- Rhythm in the Clouds
- Peter the First
- Affairs of Cappy Ricks
- Borderland
- The Impractical Joker
- Porky's Hero Agency
- The Outcasts of Poker Flat
- High Flyers
- The Littlest Diplomat
- Draegerman Courage
- We Who Are About to Die
- North of the Rio Grande
- Parábola
- The Straits of Love and Hate
- Rustlers' Valley
- Sea Devils
- Love Is on the Air
- Music for Madame
- There Goes the Groom
- The Bad Man of Brimstone
- Fugitive in the Sky
- Texas Trail
- Similarities Between Length and Speed
- Fant
- There Goes My Girl
- Criminal Lawyer
- ¡Centinela, alerta!
- Slave Ship
- Porky the Wrestler
- A kölcsönkért kastély
- Picador Porky
- The Struggle for Survival
- Hit the Saddle
- The Ticket of Leave Man
- Boy of the Streets
- New Faces of 1937
- She Loved a Fireman
- Idol of the Crowds
- When's Your Birthday?
- Hoosier Schoolboy
- Lancer Spy
- Make a Wish
- Rover's Rival
- I Cover the War!
- Hopalong Rides Again
- Behind the Headlines
- Born Reckless
- The Candid Candidate
- The Life of the Party
- Fight for Your Lady
- Blake of Scotland Yard
- All Over Town
- Telephone Operator
- Yoshiwara
- The Painted Stallion
- The High Command
- Hills of Old Wyoming
- One Mile from Heaven
- A Car-Tune Portrait
- Sing, Cowboy, Sing
- California Straight Ahead!
- Hollywood Cowboy
- Lovagias ügy
- Step Lively, Jeeves!
- I Promise to Pay
- Over the Goal
- The Return of Maxim
- The Big Shot
- Springtime in the Rockies
- Passenger to London
- Yid'l mit'n Fid'l
- Men in Exile
- The Woman I Love
- Arizona Days
- Crossroads
- Git Along Little Dogies
- Dog Daze
- Saturday's Heroes
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
- The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen
- Hideout in the Alps
- Public Cowboy No. 1
- Under Cover of Night
- Juurakon Hulda
- September in the Rain
- Night Club Scandal
- Znachor
- Espionage
- The Shadow
- Abused Confidence
- Devil's Playground
- Mravnost nade vse
- Jim Hanvey, Detective
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Without Dowry
- You're in the Army Now
- Nobody's Baby
- Whoops! I'm a Cowboy
- Land Beyond the Law
- Reunion in Rhythm
- The Man from Nowhere
- Meet the Missus
- Hands Off Me!
- Marry the Girl
- The Man in the Mirror
- Gunsmoke Ranch
- China Passage
- Paradise Express
- Wine, Women and Horses
- Too Many Wives
- Wake Up and Live
- Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm
- Heart of Paris
- Girls Can Play
- Expensive Husbands
- Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
- Racing Lady
- Danger Patrol
- Penrod and Sam
- On with the New
- Conquest of Peter the Great
- When Thief Meets Thief
- The Devil Diamond
- The 13th Man
- Bunny Mooning
- The Westland Case
- Mama Steps Out
- Pudgy Picks a Fight
- Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge
- Juha
- Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow
- Bad Guy
- Tri vejce do skla
- Once a Doctor
- Atarashiki tsuchi
- They Wanted to Marry
- Dance Charlie Dance
- You're a Sweetheart
- Chicken a la King
- Riding on Air
- The Cheat
- Street of Shadows
- Ding Dong Doggie
- The World Is Ours
- Baltic Deputy
- The Game That Kills
- I'll Take Romance
- Gasparone
- On Again-Off Again
- Life Begins in College
- Les rois du sport
- We're on the Jury
- Border Phantom
- Windjammer
- Hideaway
- Murder in Greenwich Village
- Ignace
- Fit for a King
- You Can't Buy Luck
- Bengal Tiger
- Missing Witnesses
- Nancy Steele Is Missing!
- Hittin' the Trail
- Larceny on the Air
- The Mill on the Floss
- Midnight Court
- Blake of Scotland Yard
- Midnight at the Wax Museum
- A Woman's Sorrows
- Meet the Boy Friend
- The Foxy Hunter
- Adventure's End
- White Bondage
- Man of the People
- Paid to Dance
- Moonlight Sonata
- Beauty and the Barge
- The Girl Said No
- Jungle Jim
- Gifts from the Air
- That Man's Here Again
- The League of Frightened Men
- Sky Racket
- Life Begins with Love
- Service with a Smile
- Quick Money
- Sing Me a Love Song
- Border Cafe
- Virginity
- Marthe Richard
- Empty Holsters
- The Seven Ravens
- Lo squadrone bianco
- Model Husband
- L'affaire du courrier de Lyon
- Ballerina
- Secret Agent X-9
- Prairie Thunder
- Green Fields
- Woman Racket
- Murder Is News
- The Legion of Missing Men
- Hollywood Round-Up
- The Devil's Saddle Legion
- Talent Scout
- Feather Your Nest
- Pani minister tanczy
- Wife, Doctor and Nurse
- Movie-Mania
- Old Louisiana
- Such Is My Country
- Annapolis Salute
- Bill Cracks Down
- The Gold Racket
- Range Defenders
- O-Kay for Sound
- Learn from Experience, Part I
- It's All Yours
- Silent Barriers
- The Man Who is Talked About
- Wings Over Honolulu
- Ebb Tide
- A Lawman Is Born
- Lapatossu
- Command Performance
- I Married a Spy
- Harlem on the Prairie
- Dangerously Yours
- The New Deal Show
- Park Avenue Logger
- The Outer Gate
- Wild West Days
- King of Gamblers
- Clipped Wings
- Valley of Terror
- The Crime Nobody Saw
- Arizona Gunfighter
- Learn from Experience, Part II
- Az én lányom nem olyan
- Love Under Fire
- The Silver Trail
- Blazing Sixes
- Sara Learns Manners
- The Lonely White Sail
- Heart of the Rockies
- Atlantic Flight
- Come On, Cowboys
- Boothill Brigade
- Exclusive
- Landslide
- Criminals of the Air
- Fizessen, nagysád!
- Youth on Parole
- The Mysterious Pilot
- Forget Love for Now
- Action for Slander
- Tough to Handle
- Spendthrift
- Maria Papoila
- The Women Men Marry
- Premiere
- Brothers of the West
- The Gambling Terror
- Portia on Trial
- Bar-Z Bad Men
- Thunder Trail
- Riders of the Rockies
- A Star Athlete
- Night Ride
- Farewell Topsails
- Heroes of the Alamo
- Pygmalion
- Der Herrscher
- Gun Lords of Stirrup Basin
- Fair Warning
- Fifty Roads to Town
- O, en så'n natt!
- Top of the Town
- Kunku
- Dark Manhattan
- The Trigger Trio
- The Trusted Outlaw
- Cotton Queen
- The Man of the Hour
- The Great Gambini
- Talk of the Devil
- Le fauteuil 47
- Paradise Isle
- L'habit vert
- Pesti mese
- She's Dangerous
- Sea Racketeers
- Wallaby Jim of the Islands
- Book Bargain
- Time Out for Romance
- Confessions of a Newlywed
- Mille, Marie og mig
- Roll Along, Cowboy
- Colorado Kid
- The Cherokee Strip
- Scotland Yard Commands
- Guns in the Dark
- Uncivilized
- The Great Hospital Mystery
- Champagne Waltz
- The Red Rope
- The Logger's Bride
- Exiled to Shanghai
- The Face Behind the Scar
- What Price Vengeance
- Bombs Over London
- Roaring Six Guns
- Headline Crasher
- Navy Blues
- Where Trails Divide
- Head Over Heels in Love
- The Last Night
- The Feud of the Trail
- Cheyenne Rides Again
- Yesterday's Boys Didn't Use Hair Fixers
- Forlorn River
- Konyaku sanbagarasu
- The Vicar of Bray
- The Virgin Bride
- Falesná kocicka
- Úrilány szobát keres
- Lightnin' Crandall
- 80 Mile Speed
- This Way Please
- Amateur Crook
- To levende og en død
- Dakarguli samotkhe
- Melody for Two
- 23 1/2 Hours Leave
- The Fighting Deputy
- The Man Who Cried Wolf
- Ksiazatko
- The Messenger
- Klart till drabbning
- Don't Fool Yourself Dear
- Aurora de esperanza
- Glimpses of Peru
- Accused
- Battle of Greed
- Man of Affairs
- Orphan of the Pecos
- Midnight Taxi
- Her Husband's Secretary
- The Tenth Man
- Women of Glamour
- Big Town Girl
- Double Exposures
- Donner, Blitz und Sonnenschein
- Luck of Roaring Camp
- Black Aces
- The Good Old Soak
- It Can't Last Forever
- The Show Goes On
- Love Takes Flight
- Boy, the Noszty
- Larceny Street
- Girls of Nowolipki
- The Miracle Worker
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire
- God's Country and the Man
- Whistling Bullets
- Radio Patrol
- Secret Valley
- Andula vyhrála
- Nation Aflame
- Dangerous Holiday
- Young Dynamite
- The Californian
- The Mystery of the Ghastly Face
- We Have Our Moments
- Love on Toast
- Indiscretion
- Boss of Lonely Valley
- Outcast
- Ja alla oli tulinen järvi
- As Dream and Shadow...
- Josette
- Thrill of a Lifetime
- Let's Get Married
- Zauber der Boheme
- Les dégourdis de la 11ème
- Island Captives
- Lost Ranch
- Danger Valley
- Doomed at Sundown
- The Air Hostess
- Southern Carrier
- Hotel Kikelet
- Asessorin naishuolet
- Chikemuri Takadanobaba
- Circus Girl
- Flying Fists
- Wings Over Africa
- Kuriton sukupolvi
- Seven Slaps
- Girl Overboard
- Devcata, nedejte se!
- Arsene Lupin, Detective
- Adolf Armstarke
- The Crime of Dr. Forbes
- Left Handed Law
- Miehen kylkiluu
- Niedorajda
- Checkers
- The Duke Comes Back
- Bosko's Easter Eggs
- Rich Relations
- Damaged Goods
- Arsena
- Song of the City
- Woman of Malacca
- Sweet Devil
- Sutyi, the Lucky Child
- Navy Spy
- The Hit Parade
- The Law Commands
- Vengeance of the Deep
- The Girl from Scotland Yard
- The Roaming Cowboy
- Circus Daze
- The Lights of Asakusa
- Love and Hisses
- Advokátka Vera
- The Lady Escapes
- Captain Kidding
- It Could Happen to You
- Calling the Tune
- Blazing Barriers
- Woman Against the World
- The Private's Job
- Song of the Road
- Law for Tombstone
- Servant of the People: The Story of the Constitution of the United States
- Take a Chance
- Swing It Professor
- Underworld
- Western Gold
- Konjiki yasha
- Doktor Aybolit
- Making Fashion
- Love in Stunt Flying
- Claudine à l'école
- Les hommes nouveaux
- Postal Union
- Everything Is Rhythm
- Sherlock Holmes: The Grey Lady
- The Ballad of Cossack Golota
- Ruslan and Ludmila
- The Terrible Sarati
- A Revolução de Maio
- Madame Bovary
- Girl Loves Boy
- Gavrosh
- Pique Dame
- A férfi mind örült
- A Clown Must Laugh
- The Living Corpse
- Flådens blå matroser
- Two Who Dared
- Bleka greven
- Die ewige Maske
- Troopship
- Join the Marines
- Truxa
- Outside the Law
- The Lie of Nina Petrovna
- Tukkijoella
- Dreaming Lips
- Giovanni de Medici: The Leader
- Incognito
- Ridin' the Lone Trail
- Under a Cloud
- Mother Song
- Der var engang en Vicevært
- The Foxy Pup
- The Kreutzer Sonata
- Talking About Jacqueline
- Det begyndte ombord
- Please Teacher
- Mystery Range
- Lyckliga Vestköping
- Shakhtyory
- Die Fledermaus
- The Andersson Family
- Riddle Ranch
- Heart of Spain
- Trail of Vengeance
- Please Keep Me in Your Dreams
- It Isn't Done
- Talking Feet
- Rose of Tralee
- Spy of Napoleon
- Guadalajara
- Odygdens belöning
- Young Pushkin
- Und du mein Schatz fährst mit
- Patriots
- Plat eller krone
- Moonlight on the Range
- Mukti
- White Slaves
- Bed and Breakfast
- Gobseck
- Prtosani mgebavi
- Mayskaya noch
- Double Crime in the Maginot Line
- The Duchess of Parma
- South Sea Sweethearts
- Good-Bye Nicanor
- Radio Lover
- Don't Get Me Wrong
- Rough Riding Rhythm
- Southern Roses
- In Mozart's Footsteps
- Nuorena nukkunut
- The Golden Valley
- Pat und Patachon im Paradies
- The Penny Pool
- The Street Singer
- The Barrier
- Lucky Jade
- En fuldendt gentleman
- Der Unwiderstehliche
- Pearls Bring Tears
- Beethoven Concerto
- Lyin' Hunter
- Ushchelye Alamasov
- Versprich mir nichts!
- Father Steps Out
- Pugachev
- Aloha, le chant des îles
- Ryska snuvan
- En flicka kommer till sta'n
- Den kloge Mand
- Behind the Spanish Lines
- Land der Liebe
- Amapola del camino
- His Best Friend
- Chinatown Nights
- The Fairy-Tale About Emelya
- Steve's Cannon Crackers
- Witches' Night
- Mies Marseillesta
- Koshkin dom
- Les gangsters de l'expo
- Frk. Møllers jubilæum
- Ride to Freedom
- Alarm in Peking
- Pappas pojke
- New News
- Die ganz großen Torheiten
- The House Across the Street
- Spring Handicap
- En sjöman går iland
- La reina mora
- The Affairs of Pierre
- Konflikt
- Calling All Stars
- The Happiest Married Couple in Vienna
- Karussell
- Mr. Stringfellow Says No
- Bergslagsfolk
- Hearts Aflame
- Football Fever
- Volk i semero kozlyat
- Maman Colibri
- Än leva de gamla gudar
- Some Time Soon
- A Girl from the Chorus
- The Voice of the Heart
- The Four Corn Patches
- Don Juan Tenorio
- Music Man
- Come on Ponciano
- Romance
- Felicita Colombo
- Strife Over the Boy Jo
- Bubi
- Firemen's Picnic
- La bataille silencieuse
- Peter in the Snow
- Wandering Bird
- El forastero
- Sailor Maid
- Edgar & Goliath
- Safety First
- The Duchy of Cornwall
- Advance Democracy!
- The Glass Ball
- Frauenliebe - Frauenleid
- Sentinels of Bronze
- Millionäre
- Sein letztes Modell
- Meine Frau, die Perle
- Grounds for Divorce
- Mária növér
- From Acorn to Oak
- La paloma
- Silence of the Forest
- Die Austernlilli
- School for Swing
- These Men
- Calling All Curtains
- All That Glitters
- Busman's Holiday
- Born That Way
- Skylarks
- Bra mennesker
- Splinters in the Air
- The Singing Cop
- Producing Citizens
- Sam Small Leaves Town
- Dharmaveer
- La danseuse rouge
- Against the Tide
- Gli ultimi giorni di Pompeo
- Mamma gifter sig
- La honradez es un estorbo
- Underneath the Arches
- Gypsy
- Song of the Forge
- Котофей Котофеевич
- Rotkäppchen und der Wolf
- Signal in der Nacht
- The Diamond
- Bournemouth Orchestra - Hungarian Rhapsody
- Gigolette
- Feu!
- Troïka sur la piste blanche
- L'île des veuves
- L'appel de la vie
- Bad Housekeeping
- Not a Word About Love
- Good Turners
- It Happened Thus
- Smuggler's Cave
- The Obligation to Assassinate
- At the Edge of a Palm Grove
- Danmark for folket
- Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith
- Vi går landsvägen
- Wake Up Famous
- Ship's Concert
- La gloire du régiment
- The Fatal Hour
- Show Flat
- Off the Horses
- Pixilated
- Night Must Fall
- Kanhopatra
- Community Sing: Series 2, No. 4
- Community Sing: Series 2, No. 5
- Community Sing: Series 2, No. 3 - College Football Songs
- Hamlet and Eggs
- Vom Regen in die Traufe
- Wer hat Angst vor Marmaduke?
- Großstadt-Typen
- Der Fußball
- Gänseknöchlein
- Die Brillanten der Moranows
- Das Wiener Modell
- Klimbusch macht Wochenende
- Das Quartett
- Andere Länder, andere Sitten
- Dahil sa pag-ibig
- Steppke. Die Geschichte eines Großstadtjungen. Seine Erlebnisse zu Wasser und zu Lande
- Der Musikant von Dornburg
- Ein kleiner Reinfall
- Das kleine Fräulein träumt
- Die Mühle von Werbellin
- Von Zeppelin 1 bis LZ 130 - Die Biographie eines deutschen Genies
- Erbschaftstaumel
- Nachtbesuch
- Leichtsinn
- Happy in the Morning: A Film Fantasy
- Community Sing: No. 3
- Shaksgam, Auden 1937
- Kensal House
- Piccadilly Playtime
- Popeye Classic Cartoons
- Tante Inges Garten
- Meet The Girl Who Became A Man
- Daily Round
- British Union of Fascists March
- Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally
- Ajmer
- Perky Cockney
- Somersetshire Dairy-Farming
- Devon Dairy Farming
The Best Movies in 1937
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Released in 1937, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" represents an advancement in the world of animation. Directed by William Cottrell, among others, the film unfolds the tale of Snow White, a princess forced into exile by her malevolent stepmother. Her journey leads her to find refuge with seven dwarf miners, introducing audiences to a blend of captivating storytelling and pioneering animation techniques. This movie stands out for its elaborate animation process and its ability to convey intricate emotions and personalities through animated characters, setting a precedent for future animations.
Lost Horizon
Frank Capra's "Lost Horizon" takes its viewers on an extraordinary journey to Shangri-La, a mystical utopian society hidden in the mountains of Tibet, which the protagonists discover following a plane crash. This blend of adventure and fantasy captivates with its exploration of idealism, the human condition, and the pursuit of peace in a tumultuous world. The film's rich thematic narrative, combined with Capra's direction, showcases the potential of cinema to explore complex ideas through engaging storytelling.
A Star Is Born
Directed by talents including William A. Wellman, Jack Conway, and Victor Fleming, "A Star Is Born" narrates the poignant tale of a young woman ascending to stardom in Hollywood while navigating a complex relationship with a fading alcoholic actor. This story has proven its enduring appeal through multiple remakes, each adapted to fit its era, yet the original 1937 version remains a landmark for its raw depiction of fame, addiction, love, and loss. Its exploration of the darker side of celebrity and entertainment remains relevant, reflecting the timeless nature of its themes.
The Grand Illusion
Jean Renoir's "The Grand Illusion" is a profound war drama that gets into the lives of French soldiers detained in a German POW camp during World War I. What sets this film apart is its humanist approach to the war narrative, emphasizing the shared experiences and aspirations of individuals from opposing sides. Through its thoughtful depiction of camaraderie, loyalty, and the universal desire for peace, the film critiques the futility of conflict and underscores the common humanity that can transcend even the deepest divisions.
The Awful Truth
"The Awful Truth," directed by Leo McCarey, emerges as a masterclass in romantic comedy, weaving the story of a couple amidst divorce who gradually realize the depth of their feelings for each other. Distinguished for its sharp wit and expert comedic timing, the film excels in presenting the complexities of relationships through humor and light-hearted scenarios. Its success lies not just in eliciting laughs but in its portrayal of rediscovery, love, and the sometimes circuitous path to true happiness.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1937
The Groundbreaking Achievements of 1937
1937 stands as a remarkable year within the film industry, marking progressions in technology, storytelling, and the commercial scene of cinema. Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" not only emerged as the first American full-length animated film but also set a precedent for future productions in terms of both its financial success and technical innovation. With a groundbreaking budget of $1.5 million, it defied expectations by grossing $8 million, making it the highest-earning film of 1938. The significance of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" extends beyond its financial achievements; it was the first film to have an official soundtrack and was the pioneer in releasing a motion picture soundtrack album.
The 9th Academy Awards
The 9th Academy Awards ceremony, conducted on March 4, 1937, introduced the categories of Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, broadening the scope of recognition within the industry. "The Great Ziegfeld" clinched the Best Picture award, while "Anthony Adverse" led with four wins. Notably, "Anthony Adverse," "Dodsworth," and "The Great Ziegfeld" each secured seven nominations, showcasing the year's strong contenders. The expansion of award categories and the variety of nominees underscore the evolving nature of cinematic achievements during this period.
Noteworthy Film Releases of 1937
In addition to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," 1937 witnessed the release of several other films that have since been acknowledged for their artistic and cultural contributions. "Captains Courageous," an adventure drama family film, "A Day at the Races," a comedy that featured the Marx Brothers, and "The Grand Illusion," a war drama directed by Jean Renoir, stand out among the year's cinematic offerings. "The Grand Illusion" is especially recognized as one of the greatest films ever made, demonstrating the year's range in genre and thematic content.
Technological Innovations
1937 was also a year of technological innovation within the film industry. Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies short, "The Old Mill," utilized the multi-plane camera for the first time. This technology enabled a greater depth of image and a more dynamic sense of movement, allowing for more complex panning shots. Such advancements were instrumental in enhancing the visual appeal of animated films, setting new standards for animation that would influence future productions.
Personalities and Box Office Success
The year also saw the tragic loss of Jean Harlow, celebrated as the first film actress to grace the cover of Life magazine. Her untimely death due to uremic poisoning occurred before she could complete her role in "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable, adding a somber note to a year of otherwise remarkable achievements.
In terms of box office success, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" led the charts, followed by "Saratoga" and "Maytime." The success of these films reflects the varied preferences of the American public, showcasing a broad range of interests, from animated features to romantic dramas.