1949 Movies
Browse 955 titles in our 1949 Movies Database
- The Third Man
- Kind Hearts and Coronets
- White Heat
- Adam's Rib
- Late Spring
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
- Stray Dog
- On the Town
- The Heiress
- All the King's Men
- Orpheus
- The Fountainhead
- A Letter to Three Wives
- 3 Godfathers
- The Set-Up
- Criss Cross
- I Was a Male War Bride
- Jour de Fête
- Obsession
- Under Capricorn
- Macbeth
- Force of Evil
- Portrait of Jennie
- Holiday Affair
- Thieves' Highway
- He Walked by Night
- Whisky Galore!
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Mighty Joe Young
- Too Late for Tears
- The Reckless Moment
- The Silence of the Sea
- La Terra Trema
- The Big Steal
- Passport to Pimlico
- Bitter Rice
- The Window
- Champion
- Impact
- Caught
- In the Good Old Summertime
- Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff
- Knock on Any Door
- House of Strangers
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- Africa Screams
- The Quiet Duel
- Song of Love
- Flamingo Road
- The Fighting Kentuckian
- Tension
- The Inspector General
- Adventures of Don Juan
- The Barkleys of Broadway
- Pinky
- The Stratton Story
- The Secret Garden
- Hollow Triumph
- Colorado Territory
- Long-Haired Hare
- Hour of Glory
- The Passionate Friends
- Wake of the Red Witch
- Thirst
- Beyond the Forest
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- Border Incident
- Tokyo Joe
- The Hidden Room
- I Shot Jesse James
- Fast and Furry-ous
- The Queen of Spades
- Shockproof
- The Wind in the Willows
- Command Decision
- The Bribe
- The Dark Past
- Prison
- Three Came Home
- Reign of Terror
- Batman and Robin
- High Diving Hare
- Prince of Foxes
- It's a Great Feeling
- The Little Orphan
- Heavenly Puss
- For Scent-imental Reasons
- A Woman's Secret
- It Happens Every Spring
- Rabbit Hood
- Beauty and the Devil
- Rope of Sand
- Neptune's Daughter
- Follow Me Quietly
- Begone Dull Care
- Lust for Gold
- My Dream Is Yours
- So Dear to My Heart
- Bad Luck Blackie
- Trapped
- The Great Sinner
- Come to the Stable
- Ladies of the Chorus
- The Hasty Heart
- Station West
- Ma and Pa Kettle
- That Forsyte Woman
- Toy Tinkers
- Black Magic
- The Second Woman
- The Rocking Horse Winner
- The Great Madcap
- Edward, My Son
- The Undercover Man
- The Crooked Way
- Little Rural Riding Hood
- Cover Up
- Scene of the Crime
- Tulsa
- Frigid Hare
- All in a Nutshell
- Hatch Up Your Troubles
- We Were Strangers
- Winter Storage
- Alias Nick Beal
- Mr. Soft Touch
- My Friend Irma
- Daffy Duck Hunt
- The Red Pony
- Dough for the Do-Do
- The Threat
- Manon
- Any Number Can Play
- Red Light
- Polka-Dot Puss
- Apartment for Peggy
- The Cat and the Mermouse
- The Walking Hills
- Goofy Gymnastics
- Conspirator
- Awful Orphan
- The Accused
- Malice in the Palace
- Meditation on Violence
- Port of New York
- The Lady Gambles
- Jerry's Diary
- Abandoned
- The Clay Pigeon
- Easy Living
- Flaxy Martin
- Miss Grant Takes Richmond
- The Walls of Malapaga
- Four Faces West
- Quartet
- Jigsaw
- King of the Rocket Men
- The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
- Not Wanted
- Undertow
- Manhandled
- Love That Pup
- Tennis Chumps
- The Great Gatsby
- The Cariboo Trail
- Hare Do
- Alice in Wonderland
- Strange Bargain
- Sorrowful Jones
- The Story of Seabiscuit
- Señor Droopy
- Such a Pretty Little Beach
- Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
- The Grey Hounded Hare
- Mouse Wreckers
- Never Fear
- Roughshod
- Home of the Brave
- Bowery Bugs
- Streets of Laredo
- The Windblown Hare
- Out-Foxed
- The House of Tomorrow
- Johnny Stool Pigeon
- Porky Chops
- Mississippi Hare
- The Fan
- Rebel Rabbit
- Pluto's Sweater
- A Dangerous Profession
- Bad Ol' Putty Tat
- Take One False Step
- Johnny Allegro
- Jolson Sings Again
- A Run for Your Money
- Barsaat
- The Red Danube
- In the Name of the Law
- Donald's Happy Birthday
- Never a Dull Moment
- The Green Promise
- Challenge to Lassie
- Tarzan's Magic Fountain
- The Blue Lagoon
- Sleeping Car to Trieste
- Wags to Riches
- The Big Wheel
- The Doolins of Oklahoma
- Ustedes, los ricos
- Doggone Tired
- Salón México
- The Girl from Jones Beach
- A Kiss in the Dark
- Christopher Columbus
- Adam and Evalyn
- Luxury Liner
- Pluto's Surprise Package
- The Flirtation of Girls
- South of St. Louis
- The Forbidden Street
- Tennis Racquet
- The Great Lover
- Fighting Man of the Plains
- Slattery's Hurricane
- A Kiss for Corliss
- Zakazane piosenki
- Thorvaldsen
- Adventure in Baltimore
- Who Done It?
- Totò le moko
- Night Unto Night
- Wild Weed
- The Doctor and the Girl
- Outpost in Morocco
- The Ghost Talks
- John Loves Mary
- Lost Boundaries
- Father Was a Fullback
- Bye, Bye Bluebeard
- Flame of My Love
- Train of Events
- So Much for So Little
- Chains
- Always Leave Them Laughing
- City Across the River
- El Paso
- Hokus Pokus
- The Emperor's Nightingale
- Mother Is a Freshman
- Rendezvous in July
- The Counterfeit Cat
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass
- Tell It to the Judge
- Manèges
- Chicago Deadline
- The Christmas Carol
- The Sun Comes Up
- The Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish
- Look for the Silver Lining
- Parole, Inc.
- Distant Journey
- Master Minds
- Without Pity
- The Spider and the Fly
- La oveja negra
- The House Across the Street
- Hellfire
- Mirror of Holland
- Bad Boy
- White Paws
- The Lost Tribe
- Una familia de tantas
- The Sky Dragon
- Million Dollar Weekend
- Fuelin' Around
- Rotation
- Pacific 231
- Slightly French
- The Judge Steps Out
- Death Is a Caress
- Bomba: The Jungle Boy
- Daughter of Darkness
- Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
- Paying the Piper
- One Sunday Afternoon
- The Gal Who Took the West
- Wise Quackers
- The Ghost of Yotsuya: Part I
- Everybody Does It
- Crows and Sparrows
- Sword in the Desert
- Homicide
- Woman of Dolwyn
- Vida en sombras
- Calabacitas tiernas
- Curtain Razor
- Top o' the Morning
- Boys in Brown
- The Glass Mountain
- Roseanna McCoy
- Red Canyon
- Red, Hot and Blue
- Gigi
- The Invisible Man Appears
- Beyond Glory
- The Singing Princess
- Ojôsan kanpai
- The Lovers of Verona
- Boys from the Streets
- The Man in Black
- Chicken Every Sunday
- Between Eleven and Midnight
- Trouble Makers
- Fighting Fools
- The Girl from the Third Row
- Hold That Baby!
- Hippety Hopper
- Daybreak
- Massacre River
- The Life of Riley
- Let's Live a Little
- Angels in Disguise
- Jerks of All Trades
- The Red Menace
- Which Is Witch
- Maniacs on Wheels
- Family Honeymoon
- Big Jack
- Tim og Tøffe
- Retour à la vie
- Silent Dust
- Hardly a Criminal
- The Golden Stallion
- The Big Cat
- The Mill on the Po
- The Emperor of Capri
- Dear Wife
- Mickey Magnate
- The Great Dan Patch
- Madness of the Heart
- Mom and Dad
- The Perfect Woman
- Snow Foolin'
- Border Street
- The Devil's Sleep
- Fabiola
- Sky Liner
- A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
- The Huggetts Abroad
- Vote for Huggett
- Arson, Inc.
- The Ghost of Yotsuya: Part II
- Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
- Landfall
- Occupe-toi d'Amélie..!
- The Younger Brothers
- Unusual Tales
- Once More, My Darling
- Riders of the Whistling Pines
- And Baby Makes Three
- Woman Hater
- Little Miss Devil
- Blondie's Big Deal
- Bomba on Panther Island
- Radar Patrol vs. Spy King
- Stampede
- Stagecoach Kid
- Åsa-Nisse
- The Pirates of Capri
- Fame Is the Spur
- The 20 Questions Murder Mystery
- Crazy Show
- The Phantom Creeps
- Film Without a Name
- Treasure of Monte Cristo
- Only a Mother
- Blondie Hits the Jackpot
- Easy Money
- Forbidden
- Helter Skelter
- Sheep Dog
- The Peddler and the Lady
- Passion for Life
- Dear Mr. Prohack
- The Case of Charles Peace
- All Over the Town
- The Root of All Evil
- Eureka Stockade
- The Story of Molly X
- Brimstone
- Rob the Robber
- You're My Everything
- King Lavra
- State Department: File 649
- Skarb
- The Weaker Sex
- Lost Daughter
- Zwischen gestern und morgen
- Aoi sanmyaku
- Sleeping Beauty
- Dakota Lil
- Don Quijote de la Mancha
- The Lone Wolf and His Lady
- The Winter of Three Hairs
- Song of India
- Susanna Pass
- The Cowboy and the Indians
- The Judge
- A Balmy Swami
- The Story of 'Little Red Riding Hood'
- It's Not Cricket
- A Hometown in Heart
- Rim of the Canyon
- Ghost of Zorro
- Rustlers
- Anna Lucasta
- The Gay Lady
- Stop Press Girl
- One Last Fling
- Locura de amor
- The Bad Lord Byron
- Alimony
- Bride of Vengeance
- While I Live
- The Big Sombrero
- Captain Blackjack
- The Victors and the Vanquished
- The Poacher's Foster Daughter or Noble Millionaire
- Portrait of a Killer
- Rimfire
- Masked Raiders
- Uneasy Terms
- Down Dakota Way
- The Mysterious Desperado
- Brothers in the Saddle
- Life in Bloom
- Now Barabbas
- Diamond City
- Giorgi Saakadze
- Mrs. Mike
- If This Be Sin
- La malquerida
- The Sinners
- Heaven Over the Marshes
- Badmen of Tombstone
- Lumberjack and Jill
- The Fighting O'Flynn
- The Bridge
- Bride for Sale
- Campane a martello
- For Them That Trespass
- The Fly's Last Flight
- Divá Bára
- Fuga in Francia
- Vengeance Is Mine
- El seminarista
- Marry Me
- The Kid from Cleveland
- Ginger Nutt's Christmas Circus
- Lure of the Sila
- Mystery at the Burlesque
- Cardboard Cavalier
- Vstrecha na Elbe
- The Lucky Stiff
- Barking Dogs Don't Fite
- Tough Assignment
- Hot Air Aces
- Dr. Morelle: The Case of the Missing Heiress
- Sons of New Mexico
- Hideout
- Deputy Marshal
- Holiday in Havana
- Third Time Lucky
- City of Pain
- The Gay Amigo
- Father Bom
- Tar with a Star
- Zero for Conduct
- Adventures of Gallant Bess
- A Broken Drum
- Silly Hillbilly
- The Amazing Mr. Beecham
- Street Corner
- Ten Little Niggers
- Illegal Entry
- Sand
- Song of Surrender
- Fame and the Devil
- The Perez Family
- The Last Bandit
- Special Agent
- Palle Alone in the World
- The Firemen of Viggiu
- Madness Rules
- Zoku aoi sanmyaku
- The Lost Dream
- Der Engel mit der Posaune
- Hostinec U kamenného stolu
- The Wind Is My Lover
- Laramie
- Toys Will Be Toys
- The Adventures of Sir Galahad
- Professori Masa
- Rusty Saves a Life
- Call of the Forest
- Wicked City
- Out on the Big Ranch
- La mujer que yo perdí
- Song of the Birds
- Rusty's Birthday
- Love' 47
- Nijiotoko
- Once Upon a Dream
- The Devil's Henchman
- Dicen que soy mujeriego
- The Counterfeiters
- Hornankoski
- The Wyoming Bandit
- A Mutt in a Rut
- Isn't It Romantic
- The Gorbals Story
- Du Guesclin
- Black Midnight
- Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership
- Ruma Elsa
- The Pretty Miller Girl
- The Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel
- The James Brothers of Missouri
- Young Girls of Vienna
- Death Valley Gunfighter
- The Story of Shirley Yorke
- The Original Sin
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby
- Ragged Football
- The Stranger's Voice
- Daybreak in Udi
- An Old-Fashioned Girl
- The Rugged O'Riordans
- Naughty Arlette
- Ohara Shôsuke-san
- The Farm of Seven Sins
- Across the Rio Grande
- Little Red School Mouse
- The Dalton Gang
- Yvonne of the Night
- Satan's Cradle
- Search for Danger
- Janika
- Hangman's Wharf
- The Lord from the Lane
- Free for All
- Au grand balcon
- Katupeilin takana
- Aux deux colombes
- Botón de ancla
- Daughter of the Jungle
- Fools Rush In
- Maya
- Guaglio
- The Girl Who Couldn't Quite
- Miraculous Journey
- The Emerald Isle
- Dynamite
- Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut
- The Lovable Cheat
- Le coeur sur la main
- Farlig vår
- 56 rue Pigalle
- Souls of Sin
- The Heroic Mr. Boniface
- Playing Truant
- No me defiendas compadre
- Ringside
- South of Death Valley
- The Girl from Jungfrusund
- Soy charro de Levita
- Gun Law Justice
- Outlaw Country
- Bandits of El Dorado
- Mission in Tangier
- The Secret Tunnel
- Monsignor
- Rodinné trampoty oficiála Trísky
- Brand of Fear
- Jungle Treasure
- Fantomas Against Fantomas
- The Blonde Bandit
- Powder River Rustlers
- Old Mother Riley's New Venture
- Sjösalavår
- A Man and His Sin
- Akher kedba
- No Way Back
- The Pilgrimage Play
- The Secret of Mayerling
- Bandit King of Texas
- Jan Pahchan
- Let's Go to the Movies
- Barbary Pirate
- The Late Edwina Black
- John and Irene
- Love in Waiting
- The Earth Cries Out
- Paper Orchid
- Make Mine Laughs
- The Host Who Plays the Accordian
- Sofia
- Desert Vigilante
- Bruce Gentry
- La ferme aux loups
- Apache Chief
- Alias the Champ
- Toâ
- Orpopojan valssi
- Post Office Investigator
- Carnaval no Fogo
- The Dim Little Island
- The Blazing Trail
- Make Believe Ballroom
- Fiamma che non si spegne
- Melody Club
- Das Geheimnis der roten Katze
- Zamba
- How to Build an Igloo
- Son of Billy the Kid
- The Deer and the Wolf
- Der Ruf
- My Own True Love
- Mister Volk
- The Street
- The Fighting Redhead
- The Gallant Blade
- The Daring Caballero
- Born of the Sea
- The Funshine State
- Farm Foolery
- Saints and Sinners
- Air Hostess
- Katka
- Una mujer cualquiera
- La casa embrujada
- Down Memory Lane
- Jakoman and Tetsu
- Vidalita
- Meet Simon Cherry
- A Chance to Live
- Tale of the Navajos
- Mr. Bayumi
- Sinut minä tahdon
- Comin' Round the Mountain
- Celia
- Cowboy and the Prizefighter
- The Mystery of the Yellow Room
- Aleksandr Popov
- Aaltoska orkaniseeraa
- A Wonder Mill
- Ranger of Cherokee Strip
- Red Desert
- Square Dance Jubilee
- The Lady of the House
- Blue Scar
- Caught in the Foreign Legion
- Hollywood Burlesque
- Sheriff of Wichita
- Shortenin' Bread
- Les eaux troubles
- Dulari
- ¡El santuario no se rinde!
- Una gallega en México
- The Secret of St. Ives
- Também Somos Irmãos
- Martina
- Son of a Badman
- Le parfum de la dame en noir
- The Robust
- Trouble at Melody Mesa
- Lång-Lasse i Delsbo
- Vain kaksi tuntia
- Marriage Wows
- Roller Derby Girl
- La trampa
- Bohus bataljon
- Ginger Nutt's Forest Dragon
- The Big Flame Up
- The Big Drip
- Kampen mod uretten
- The Ski's the Limit
- Fox the Builder
- Ride, Ryder, Ride!
- Jeet
- Ivan Pavlov
- Witness for the Prosecution
- Millionaires for One Day
- Comic Book Land
- Il trovatore
- The Secret Brigade
- Jossain on railo
- Ginger Nutt's Bee-Bother
- Spring Song
- Daughter of the West
- Die letzte Nacht
- Jalisco canta en Sevilla
- The Muider Group Revived
- All Roads Lead to Rome
- Woman in White
- Jingle Bells
- Kanavan laidalla
- Det hændte i København
- Dos pesos dejada
- Tinker
- Private Angelo
- Roll, Thunder, Roll!
- Gunasundari Katha
- The Jack Benny Program
- Currito de la Cruz
- Heap Hep Injuns
- Hipócrita..!
- La sposa non può attendere
- The Jack of Diamonds
- Son of the Sea
- Last Love
- Lattjo med Boccaccio
- La Lola se va a los puertos
- Sarumba
- Kronblom kommer till stan
- Det gælder os alle
- Tuna Clipper
- The Lost People
- Geheimnisvolle Tiefe
- Strolling Thru the Park
- Sampo Lappelill
- Our Funny Finny Friends
- Dingbat Land
- A Story of the Nineties
- Tri vstrechi
- Serenaadiluutnantti
- Aqua Frolics
- Haunted Palace
- The Grandpa and His Little Grandson
- The Woman of the Port
- Bless 'Em All
- Lahore
- Sud chesti
- The Gay Adventure
- Berth 24
- Cat-Tastrophy
- The Stork Market
- Ginza kankan musume
- Handkerchief Drill
- Le signal rouge
- A Man's Affair
- El crimen de Pepe Conde
- Pacto de silencio
- Adam and Eve
- Le grand cirque
- Realm of Man
- Kärleken segrar
- Secrets of a Soul
- A Royal Affair
- A Girl in the Circus
- Squadron of Doom
- School for Randle
- Arriba el norte
- Law of the Golden West
- Kvinnan som försvann
- Sin and Desire
- Pikku pelimannista viulun kuninkaaksi
- The Duchess of Benameji
- The Marriage of Figaro
- Laila Majnu
- Coqueta
- El dolor de los hijos
- Hur tokigt som helst
- Ventarrón
- Namoona
- Audiencia pública
- St. Matthew Passion
- La maternelle
- Sol e Toiros
- African Jim
- Ces dames aux chapeaux verts
- The Cupid Club
- Den stjaalne minister
- Scandale aux Champs-Élysées
- Ladronzuela
- Ek Thi Larki
- Three Daughters
- Tragödie einer Leidenschaft
- El ángel caído
- Anthony of Padua
- Confidencias de un ruletero
- A Fantasy on Ireland
- Din fortid er glemt
- Le sorcier du ciel
- Callejera
- Across Arctic Ungava
- The Second Mate
- Christina
- We Want a Child!
- La nao Capitana
- Lejlighed til leje
- Die Kuckucks
- A Ray of Sunshine: An Irresponsible Medley of Song and Dance
- Der himmlische Walzer
- Vazhkai
- Vagabond Blacksmiths
- Stora Hoparegränd och himmelriket
- Another Case of Poisoning
- Pobres.. pero sinvergüenzas
- Derby
- Das Siegel Gottes
- Suzana e o Presidente
- Battle for China
- Ángeles de arrabal
- Eterna agonía
- Western Renegades
- Henry, the Rainmaker
- Man of Death
- Don't Play with Love
- Al caer la tarde...
- Café de chinos
- Negra consentida
- Fandango
- Range Justice
- For frihed og ret
- Mana Desam
- Human Patterns
- French Fried Frolic
- It's in the Groove
- Monastero di Santa Chiara
- Münchnerinnen
- The Blue Swords
- Las puertas del presidio
- Tenya wanya
- El charro del arrabal
- Une femme par jour
- Bazar
- Janne Vängman på nya äventyr
- My Friend Who Can't Say No
- El charro Negro en el norte
- Mar abierto
- El embajador
- He's in Again
- The Guinea Pig
- La Panchita
- A Capital Plan
- Sri Jagannath
- En cada puerto un amor
- Thirst
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Juan Globo
- Conozco a las dos
- Zorina
- Your Country
- Tengu hikyaku
- Hans im Glück
- Dos tenorios de barrio
- An klingenden Ufern
- Secreto entre mujeres
- Vi flyger på Rio
- Ballet Festival
- Eine alltägliche Geschichte
- Sad Whistling
- El hijo del bandido
- Luar do Sertão
- Ruf an das Gewissen
- Vagabonds
- Höllische Liebe
- Fregola
- Philine
- Kleine Melodie aus Wien
- Träum' nicht, Annette
- Ein bezaubernder Schwindler
- Power of Plants
- No Strangers Here
- Rondalla
- Quartett zu fünft
- Coyote Canyon
- El vengador
- The Shocked Girls
- Newfoundland: Atlantic Province
- Huset nr 17
- Cage of Girls
- Yo maté a Juan Charrasqueado
- Alma de bohemio
- High Jinks in Society
- Contra la ley de Dios
- Just Out
- Price of Glory
- Opio
- La manigua sin dios
- Часовые полей
- Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11
- Rainis
- La nuit s'achève
- Bonheur en location
- Carta Brava
- Vier Treppen rechts
- The Red Angel
- L'homme traqué
- L'échafaud peut attendre
- Huono filmi
- Peoples of the Skeena
- Red Runs the Fraser
- Rincón brujo
- Flowers from a Stranger
- La terre de Caïn
- Hin och smålänningen
- Boer Pietersen schoot in de roos
- Sven Tusan
- Passion Without End
- Swedish Horsemen
- Boman får snurren
- Somerset
- Devon Whey
- A Fantasy on London Life
- The Cliff Hangers
- White Fortress
- Harvests on the March
- 55,000 for Breakfast
- Land in Trust
- Skeena River Trapline
- The Football Fan
- 4 Songs by the 4 Gentlemen
- He Acts His Age
- The Inlanders
- Ancient Rome
- Jungle Terror
- Heart of Paris
- The Happiest Days of Your Life
- A Night with the Stars
- Strawhat Cinderella
- Columbia World of Sports: King of the Pins
- The Winslow Boy
- Sarie Marais
- Erkrord karavan
- Dear Murderer
- The Browning Version
- Farmer Charley
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- All-Star Thanksgiving Show
- Steady as She Goes
- Images médiévales
- Ravan
- Parijatam
- Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
- 1950 British Empire Games
- Guldbröderna: en film om Bertil, Knut och Gunnar Nordahl
- Från vinterviste till sommarfjäll
- Farnborough Air Show 1949
- Life in Iceland
- A Merry Evening
- Reconstruction of Hill Street Birmingham
- Harrogate Holiday
- Trip to Hilsea Lido
Top 5 Movies of 1949
Samson and Delilah
Released on October 31, 1949, "Samson and Delilah" is a drama that revisits the biblical epic of Samson, the Hebrew strongman, and Delilah, the woman who ultimately leads to his downfall. This film stood out in 1949, grossing $28,800,000 and selling over 62 million tickets. Its portrayal of the classic tale was captivating to audiences, contributing to its status as the top-grossing movie of the year.
Pinky
"Pinky," which hit the screens on September 29, 1949, grossed $8,400,000 with 18 million tickets sold. The film follows the life of a light-skinned African American nurse who passes for white in the North and confronts racial prejudice upon her return to the South. Its narrative addresses significant themes of identity and social perception, making it a noteworthy film of its time.
Come to the Stable
Released on July 27, 1949, "Come to the Stable" is a story about two French nuns who travel to America with a mission to build a children's hospital. The film grossed $8,000,000 and sold approximately 17 million tickets. Its unique and heartwarming story offered a different perspective to the audiences, contributing to its success.
Sands of Iwo Jima
"Sands of Iwo Jima," an action film released on December 14, 1949, grossed $7,800,000 and saw ticket sales of nearly 17 million. The film chronicles the journey of a stern Marine sergeant who trains a group of recruits and leads them in the battle of Iwo Jima. It stands out for its portrayal of military life and the harsh realities of war.
I Was a Male War Bride
This comedy, released on January 1, 1949, grossed $7,750,000 with over 16 million tickets sold. "I Was a Male War Bride" narrates the comedic challenges faced by a French army officer who marries an American WAC and struggles to return to the United States.
Industry Highlights and Notable Moments from 1949
The Bicycle Thief Recognition
Vittorio De Sica's "The Bicycle Thief" (1948), representing the Italian Neo-Realism movement, received a Best Original Screenplay nomination in 1949. This recognition highlighted the global influence and artistic merit of international cinema.
Ealing Comedies
The release of "Passport to Pimlico" (1949) by Ealing Studios was a key moment for British cinema. This film was part of the post-war "Ealing comedies," known for their distinctive humor and reflection of contemporary British society.
End of an Era for Marx Brothers
1949 marked the end of the Marx Brothers' film career, which spanned from 1929. Their unique style of comedy had a lasting impact on the film industry and continued to influence comedians and filmmakers.
First BAFTA Ceremony
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held its inaugural ceremony in 1949, honoring films shown in the United Kingdom in 1947 and 1948. This event underscored the growing importance of British cinema in the global film industry.
Transformation of Hollywood Studio System
The Hollywood studio system underwent substantial changes between 1946 and 1949, transitioning towards a more business-oriented approach to film production. This shift influenced the types of films produced and the nature of the industry itself.
Television as a Rising Competitor
The ascendancy of television broadcasting posed a significant challenge to the film industry. This new medium of entertainment began to divert audiences away from cinemas, prompting the film industry to seek innovative ways to retain its audience.