1934 Movies
Browse 785 titles in our 1934 Movies Database
- The Thin Man
- L'Atalante
- The Black Cat
- The Gay Divorcee
- Of Human Bondage
- March of the Wooden Soldiers
- Twentieth Century
- The Scarlet Empress
- It's a Gift
- Imitation of Life
- Manhattan Melodrama
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- The Devil Is a Woman
- The Lost Patrol
- A Story of Floating Weeds
- The Merry Widow
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Treasure Island
- Maniac
- The Wise Little Hen
- Judge Priest
- Tit for Tat
- Bright Eyes
- Dames
- Death Takes a Holiday
- Man of Aran
- The Big Bad Wolf
- Our Daily Bread
- Charlie Chan in London
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street
- Jimmy the Gent
- Les Misérables
- The Grasshopper and the Ants
- She
- Evelyn Prentice
- Blue Steel
- Star of Midnight
- Fog Over Frisco
- The Painted Veil
- Strauss' Great Waltz
- Sadie McKee
- Viva Villa!
- Forsaking All Others
- The Live Ghost
- Going Bye-Bye!
- Operator 13
- Punch Drunks
- Men in Black
- Anne of Green Gables
- Chapayev
- Little Miss Marker
- The Lucky Texan
- The Girl from Missouri
- The Goddess of Spring
- The Star Packer
- The Hearts of Age
- Liliom
- Born to Be Bad
- The Man from Utah
- Midnight
- You're Telling Me!
- Randy Rides Alone
- Woman Haters
- Here Comes the Navy
- Now and Forever
- Gulliver Mickey
- Gambling Lady
- Housewife
- 'Neath the Arizona Skies
- The Old Fashioned Way
- Thirty Day Princess
- Mandalay
- The Lawless Frontier
- Chained
- Three Little Pigskins
- Moscow Laughs
- West of the Divide
- Hollywood Party
- The Big Shakedown
- Music in the Air
- The Case of the Howling Dog
- Heat Lightning
- The Richest Girl in the World
- The Trail Beyond
- Murder at the Vanities
- Bad Seed
- Song at Midnight
- Belle of the Nineties
- Spitfire
- The Flying Mouse
- Three Songs About Lenin
- Hide-Out
- The Mysterious Mr. Wong
- Flirtation Walk
- We're Not Dressing
- The Little Minister
- Kiss and Make-Up
- Funny Little Bunnies
- Murder on the Blackboard
- Men in White
- The Private Life of Don Juan
- Poor Cinderella
- The Man with Two Faces
- The Dragon Murder Case
- British Agent
- One Night of Love
- The Captain Hates the Sea
- The Rise of Catherine the Great
- Search for Beauty
- Wonder Bar
- La bandera
- Sanders of the River
- Meseautó
- Black Moon
- Wings in the Dark
- Four Frightened People
- The Sea Horse
- He Was Her Man
- Riptide
- Murder in the Private Car
- The 9th Guest
- The Gay Bride
- Zou Zou
- Upperworld
- Little Man, What Now?
- Lady by Choice
- The Secret Bride
- Evergreen
- The Ghost Walks
- Stamboul Quest
- Godfather Mendoza
- Eskimo
- Finishing School
- Mickey's Steam Roller
- Hi, Nellie
- Crime Without Passion
- Camping Out
- Kid Millions
- Dark Hazard
- Woman in the Dark
- Stand Up and Cheer!
- Peculiar Penguins
- Smarty
- The Key
- Playful Pluto
- Orphan's Benefit
- Madame Bovary
- Hips, Hips, Hooray!
- A Lost Lady
- The Dognapper
- A Mother Should Be Loved
- We Live Again
- The Age of Innocence
- Stingaree
- I've Got Your Number
- Mystery Liner
- A Dream Walking
- Ladies Should Listen
- The Ghost Camera
- The St. Louis Kid
- Easy to Love
- The Scarlet Letter
- The Mystery of Mr. X
- Journal of a Crime
- No Greater Glory
- The Affairs of Cellini
- The World Moves On
- Charlie Chan's Courage
- Papageno
- Sing and Like It
- Dr. Monica
- Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
- Twenty Million Sweethearts
- Betty in Blunderland
- Whirlpool
- Maria Marten, or the Murder in the Red Barn
- What Every Woman Knows
- The Return of Chandu
- Jane Eyre
- Kansas City Princess
- One More River
- Angele
- Narcotic
- Palooka
- Betty Boop's Rise to Fame
- Marie Galante
- The House of Mystery
- Street Without End
- Friday the Thirteenth
- Private Worlds
- His Double Life
- Kentucky Kernels
- This Man Is Mine
- Bolero
- The Return of Bulldog Drummond
- La Cucaracha
- Midnight Alibi
- Ha! Ha! Ha!
- Change of Heart
- Something Always Happens
- Success at Any Price
- The Moonstone
- 6 Day Bike Rider
- Double Door
- Wagon Wheels
- Green Eyes
- The Road to Ruin
- Splendor
- Bachelor Bait
- Dangerous Corner
- Death on the Diamond
- Shiver Me Timbers!
- Babbitt
- Chloe, Love Is Calling You
- Young and Beautiful
- The Firebird
- Merry Wives of Reno
- Red Hot Mamma
- Sweet Adeline
- Happiness Ahead
- Murder in the Clouds
- The Dance Contest
- Madame Du Barry
- Side Streets
- Shoein' Hosses
- Sock-a-Bye, Baby
- Cockeyed Cavaliers
- Strike!
- Boule de suif
- This Side of Heaven
- Axe Me Another
- Pettin' in the Park
- Massacre
- The Woman Condemned
- The Life of Vergie Winters
- I Am a Thief
- Behold the Man
- Beauty and the Beast
- Damaged Lives
- A Modern Hero
- The Kidnapping
- Sequoia
- Honeymoon Hotel
- As the Earth Turns
- The Circus Clown
- Down to Their Last Yacht
- Tonari no Yae-chan
- Gold
- The Lost Jungle
- Maria Chapdelaine
- Bedside
- Enter Madame!
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
- Gesuzza the Garibaldian Wife
- Registered Nurse
- We're Rich Again
- Now I'll Tell
- Way Down East
- The Marines Are Coming
- Pardon My Pups
- The Show-Off
- Cardinal Richelieu
- Granton Trawler
- A Very Honorable Guy
- The Silver Streak
- West Point of the Air
- Power
- A Wicked Woman
- Fugitive Lovers
- Big Hearted Herbert
- Beggars in Ermine
- I Lived with You
- You Can't Buy Everything
- Czy Lucyna to dziewczyna?
- Great Expectations
- Straight Is the Way
- She Wronged Him Right
- She Loves Me Not
- Workers, Let's Go
- The Unborn
- The Lost Jungle
- Such a Boor
- The Murder in the Museum
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
- In Old Santa Fe
- The Merry Frinks
- The Fire Raisers
- Desirable
- Outcast Lady
- Chu Chin Chow
- The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
- King for a Day
- The Defense Rests
- By Your Leave
- Their Big Moment
- Friends of Mr. Sweeney
- Looking for Trouble
- Behold My Wife!
- Wednesday's Child
- Once to Every Woman
- Der Firmling
- His Greatest Gamble
- Crimson Romance
- The Rawhide Terror
- Gentlemen Are Born
- Gift of Gab
- Hat, Coat, and Glove
- Here Is My Heart
- The Prodigal Son
- Long Lost Father
- Bottoms Up
- Strictly Dynamite
- 365 Nights in Hollywood
- Monte Carlo Nights
- I Sell Anything
- Little Dutch Mill
- Lightning Strikes Twice
- Back Page
- Ladies Lake
- Betty Boop's Life Guard
- Laughing Boy
- Gallant Lady
- The Personality Kid
- Have a Heart
- The Murder Party
- Betty Boop's Trial
- Where Sinners Meet
- Adventure Girl
- Radio Parade of 1935
- An Elephant Never Forgets
- Student Tour
- The Beast of Borneo
- S.O.S. Iceberg
- The Dude Ranger
- The Secret of the Loch
- Caravan
- Let's Try Again
- Sing As We Go!
- Betty Boop's Prize Show
- Betty Boop's Little Pal
- Yu guang qu
- Paris Interlude
- The Czar Wants to Sleep
- King Kelly of the U.S.A.
- Harold Teen
- Tartarin de Tarascon
- The Vanishing Shadow
- Java Head
- Two Alone
- Managed Money
- Lost in the Stratosphere
- Keep 'Em Rolling
- Babes in the Goods
- Secret of the Chateau
- Le roi des Champs-Élysées
- Ces messieurs de la Santé
- The Little Red Hen
- Good Dame
- The Church Mouse
- Most Precious Thing in Life
- Private Lessons
- Shock Troop
- Boots! Boots!
- Girl O' My Dreams
- The Wandering Jew
- Wings Over Everest
- Full Speed
- The Camels Are Coming
- Money Means Nothing
- The Black Abbot
- All of Me
- The Fountain
- Whirlpool
- Lila akác
- College Rhythm
- Grand Canary
- La crise est finie
- Peck's Bad Boy
- The Witching Hour
- The Meanest Gal in Town
- Vagabond Violinist
- Das gestohlene Herz
- Car 99
- Lazy River
- Those Were the Days
- Night Alarm
- Gridiron Flash
- Frontier Days
- The Making of a King
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Ankara - Heart of Turkey
- Picture Brides
- The White Parade
- Limehouse Blues
- David Harum
- Twin Sisters
- Bosko's Parlor Pranks
- The Heroic Captain Korkorán
- Jofroi
- George White's Scandals
- Bombay Mail
- Buddy of the Apes
- The Great Gamble
- Cross Country Cruise
- Abdul the Damned
- The Blind Woman of Sorrento
- Mystery Mountain
- The Last Gentleman
- Among the Missing
- Whom the Gods Destroy
- Law of the Wild
- Nezlobte dedecka
- The Brand of Hate
- Bucket of Blood
- Crime on the Hill
- Little Men
- Burn 'Em Up Barnes
- Heinz im Mond
- Four Parts
- Mystery Ranch
- Honor of the Range
- There's Always Tomorrow
- Carolina
- Two Heads on a Pillow
- Thunderstorm
- Evensong
- The New Relative
- Queen of Sports
- The Notorious Sophie Lang
- Tiger Bay
- A Demon for Trouble
- Little Friend
- King for a Night
- Handy Andy
- Noedebo Vicarage
- The Way of the West
- Off the Dole
- A Successful Failure
- Der Theaterbesuch
- S.S. Tenacity
- Ready for Love
- De Jantjes
- Im Schallplattenladen
- In Love with Life
- The Red Rider
- The Tunnel
- Inside Information
- Manhattan Love Song
- Sing Sing Nights
- Cross Streets
- April Blossoms
- The Crime of Helen Stanley
- Come On, Marines!
- Guilty Parents
- Autumn Crocus
- Cowboy Holiday
- Marionettes
- Thunder Over Texas
- The Crosby Case
- The Lemon Drop Kid
- Sixteen Fathoms Deep
- Wharf Angel
- Menace
- Wild Gold
- Garmon
- Cuesta abajo
- Dushi fengguang
- Father Brown, Detective
- Red Morning
- I'll Tell the World
- Apples to You!
- It's a Boy
- The Pursuit of Happiness
- Tomorrow's Youth
- Pirate Treasure
- The Band Plays On
- Lady in Danger
- Moscow Nights
- Undercover Men
- The Rasslin' Match
- Flirtation
- Caravane
- Young Eagles
- Glamour
- Siltalan pehtoori
- Tailspin Tommy
- Fugitive Road
- The Man from Hell
- She Had to Choose
- The Tonto Kid
- Shoot the Works
- Love, Life & Laughter
- White Heat
- I Can't Escape
- Bubbling Over
- Wake Up and Dream
- The Oil Raider
- National Customs
- Man of Two Worlds
- Tout pour l'amour
- Wild Cargo
- Mlody las
- Beyond Bengal
- Are We Civilized?
- Story Conference
- The Knife of the Party
- Midshipmaid Gob
- Jealousy
- Port of Lost Dreams
- Dangerous Ground
- The Scotland Yard Mystery
- Volga in Flames
- One Hour Late
- Fate of Graduates
- The Fighting Trooper
- Hollywood Mystery
- A Girl of the Limberlost
- Benny, from Panama
- Spy 77
- The Man Who Changed His Name
- Many Happy Returns
- Peter
- Social Register
- Woman Unafraid
- She Learned About Sailors
- City Limits
- The Mystic Hour
- College is a Nice Place
- Terror of the Plains
- The Trumpet Blows
- La dolorosa
- The Boss Cowboy
- High School Girl
- Wax Works
- Loves of a Dictator
- The Prescott Kid
- Coming Out Party
- Road House
- Servants' Entrance
- Atlantäventyret
- You Belong to Me
- Si j'étais le patron
- En stilla flirt
- The Yellow Cruise
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #8
- Marijka nevernice
- U nás v Kocourkove
- Bleeke Bet
- Beloved
- Western Justice
- The Westerner
- Romance of Ida
- The World Accuses
- A Waltz for You
- Der ewige Traum
- The Face of Britain
- Say It with Flowers
- Flirting with Danger
- She Reminds Me of You
- Ticket to a Crime
- The Border Menace
- Karl Fredrik Reigns
- Badge of Honor
- Co mój maz robi w nocy
- Giallo
- Twisted Rails
- The Pointing Finger
- City Park
- Mazlícek
- Piesniarz Warszawy
- Les filles de la concierge
- Barken Margrethe
- Orient Express
- Cita en las estrellas
- A Woman's Man
- The Lash
- Het meisje met den blauwen hoed
- R.A.F.
- The Loudspeaker
- St. Louis Woman
- I Spy
- The Ginger Bread Boy
- Jack Ahoy
- The Admiral's Secret
- Helsingin kuuluisin liikemies
- Wild Boy
- Vosstaniye rybakov
- The Man Trailer
- End of an Affair
- Shock
- A Cup of Kindness
- Meidän poikamme ilmassa - me maassa
- Obsession
- Op hoop van zegen
- Happy Landing
- Pettersson & Bendel
- Lynet
- Anderssonskans Kalle
- Music Hall
- Der Doppelgänger
- Dood water
- Pett and Pott: A Fairy Story of the Suburbs
- Minä ja ministeri
- Bazar
- East of Java
- Kid Courageous
- Kungliga Johansson
- The Outcast
- Flickorna från Gamla sta'n
- Fighting to Live
- Happy
- Simon i Backabo
- The Great Defender
- Naslednyy prints respubliki
- A Ticket in Tatts
- Whispering Tongues
- Ridin' Thru
- Petersburg Nights
- Voice in the Night
- The Path of Glory
- Ujmuri
- The Cracked Ice Man
- My Old Duchess
- Gunfire
- Razbudite Lenochku
- Ud i den kolde sne
- A Political Party
- Outlaw's Highway
- Turning Point of the Youngsters
- My Song Goes Round the World
- Rawhide Mail
- Fiddlin' Fun
- Eva går ombord
- Pipin, der Kurze
- Malle gevallen
- Riding Speed
- Redhead
- The Bride of the Lake
- Fighting Hero
- The Luck of a Sailor
- A Duke for a Day
- The Owl and the Pussycat
- Ferocious Pal
- Marseille
- Aldebaran
- Kings Up
- The Tiger of Yautepec
- Willem van Oranje
- A Southern Maid
- No More West
- Over the Waves
- The Growing Youth
- The Girl of Solbakken
- The Warren Case
- The Women Around Larsson
- Adventures of Texas Jack
- Song of the Plough
- Western Racketeers
- Polenblut
- Les bleus de la marine
- Strike Me Lucky
- Freedom of the Seas
- Dick Turpin
- Fasters millioner
- So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
- Arlette et ses papas
- Lieut. Daring R.N.
- Frühjahrsparade
- 7-9-13
- Prinzessin Turandot
- Eine Frau, die weiß, was sie will
- Krach um Jolanthe
- Ihr größter Erfolg
- København, Kalundborg og - ?
- Ukanaskneli maskaradi
- Like the Leaves
- The Song to Her
- The Magnificent Rogue
- Annie Moved Away
- Trapeze Artist
- Brides of Sulu
- All Men Are Enemies
- Unga hjärtan
- Une femme chipée
- Roamin' Vandals
- Love and the First Railroad
- Little Dorrit
- Skaf en Sensation
- Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West
- Racketeer Round-up
- Millions in Flight
- Two Hearts in Waltz Time
- This Was England
- The Cousin from Nowhere
- The Immortal Swan
- Ismet
- Goldielocks and the Three Bears
- Pettersson - Sverige
- White Ensign
- Bread
- Da stimmt was nicht
- The Castle in the South
- Half-Baked Relations
- Man's Way with Women
- Vacationing from Oneself
- Hanayome nikki
- The Public Life of Henry the Ninth
- Besuch im Karzer
- Grüß' mir die Lore noch einmal
- Das Blumenmädchen vom Grand-Hotel
- The Champion of Pontresina
- Strike It Rich
- Hanneles Himmelfahrt
- Fanatisme
- Der kühne Schwimmer
- Invitation to the Dance
- This Is the Life
- Stable Mates
- Plumbing for Gold
- Runaway Queen
- En bröllopsnatt på Stjärnehov
- The Girl in Possession
- Grand Prix
- Are You a Mason?
- The Blue Squadron
- Summer Lightning
- Prince de minuit
- Havets melodi
- Chansons de Paris
- Marodörer
- That's a Good Girl
- Coaminum
- The Acting Business
- Ich sehne mich nach dir
- Round the Wirral with a Movie Camera
- Dostlar
- On the Air
- The Girl Thief
- Midnight, Place Pigalle
- Mireille
- Jeanne
- Sweet Inniscarra
- Alala
- A Circus Hoodoo
- Falska Greta
- Petting Preferred
- Hon eller ingen
- Uppsagd
- Äventyr på hotell
- Hello, Prosperity
- No Sleep on the Deep
- Seeing Is Believing
- Easy Money
- The Pest
- Up to the Neck
- The Whirlwind Rider
- Mountain Music
- An Old Gypsy Custom
- Rhapsodie. Ein musikalisches Intermezzo aus dem Leben Franz Liszts
- Lyubov Alyony
- Airport
- Seine beste Erfindung
- Aether-Brettl
- Der Gedankenleser
- Die bunte Platte
- How Talkies Talk
- Heart of Paris
- The New Dealers
- Cléopâtre
- The Old Bugler
- Gold Nuggets
- Oil's Well
- Nervous Hands
- Yudishka Golovlyov
- Bam-Bam. Så tuktas ett troll
- The Little Rascals: The Pirates of Our Gang
- El Misterioso Mr. Wong
- Randy Rides Alone - Colorized
- The Lucky Texan - Colorized
- The Valiant Tailor
- Edinburgh
- Aka and Daffla Dances
- Ukhrul Medical Tour
- Devil Dancers of Sikkim
- Fruitlands of Kent
The Best Movies in 1934
It Happened One Night
In "It Happened One Night," directed by Frank Capra, the narrative involves a renegade reporter and a young heiress who find themselves on a spontaneous road trip. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert bring these characters to life, creating an unforgettable dynamic. Their journey is fraught with comedic instances and burgeoning romance, setting a high benchmark for romantic comedies that followed. What sets "It Happened One Night" apart is its pioneering influence on the romantic comedy genre. The chemistry between Gable and Colbert showcases the potential for nuanced relationships in cinema beyond mere comedic or romantic labels. This film also demonstrated how a simple narrative, when executed with charming performances and sharp dialogue, could resonate deeply with audiences.
L'Atalante
Jean Vigo's "L'Atalante" merges elements of comedy, drama, and romance through the story of a newlywed couple navigating life on a barge. The film explores the intricacies of married life, juxtaposed against the eccentric backdrop of the barge's crew. "L'Atalante" stands out for its poetic realism, a testament to Vigo's innovative direction. The significance of "L'Atalante" lies in its artistic approach to storytelling. Vigo uses the barge, a confined space, to explore broader themes of love, jealousy, and the pursuit of happiness. The film's blend of humor and drama, coupled with its visual style, contribute to its enduring legacy in cinema history.
The Thin Man
"The Thin Man," directed by W.S. Van Dyke, introduces audiences to a married couple who get involved in solving a murder mystery. William Powell and Myrna Loy embody these characters with a mix of wit and elegance, making the film a standout in the comedy-crime mystery genre. Their rapport, filled with sharp dialogue and humor, provides a template for on-screen partnerships in detective narratives. This film is recognized for elevating the mystery genre with its blend of humor and suspense. The main couple serves as both sophisticated socialites and adept detectives, breaking stereotypes and adding layers to their character portrayals. "The Thin Man" has thus been influential in shaping perceptions of detective stories, making it a classic in its own right.
The Gay Divorcee
In "The Gay Divorcee," Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dazzle in a musical comedy directed by Mark Sandrich. The plot revolves around mistaken identities aimed at securing a divorce, enriched with impressive dance numbers and musical pieces. Astaire and Rogers' partnership on screen captures the essence of a golden era in Hollywood musicals. Astaire and Rogers' performances in "The Gay Divorcee" are pivotal to the film's acclaim. Their dance sequences not only advance the plot but also highlight their physical comedy and acting skills. This film showcases the potential of dance as a storytelling tool, securing its place in the history of musical cinema.
One Night of Love
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, "One Night of Love" follows an aspiring opera singer under the guidance of a demanding maestro. The film explores themes of ambition, mentorship, and love, set against the backdrop of operatic performances. Grace Moore and Tullio Carminati deliver compelling performances that underscore the emotional depth of their characters' journey. "One Night of Love" stands out for its portrayal of the arts, particularly opera, as both a passion and a career. The film dives into the complexities of the mentor-mentee dynamic, offering insights into personal growth and artistic integrity. Its blend of romance and music elevates it beyond a traditional cinematic experience.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1934
The Onset of the Hays Code
In 1930, Hollywood introduced a set of moral guidelines known as the Motion Picture Production Code, or the Hays Code. By 1934, under pressure from various conservative and religious groups, these guidelines became strictly enforced. This shift was a response to concerns that films were negatively influencing morals by portraying crime, sin, or wrongdoing in a sympathetic light. The enforcement of the Hays Code marked a momentous turning point, dictating content production and setting boundaries on what could be depicted in films.
Noteworthy Films of 1934
The year 1934 was a standout period for cinema, with several films leaving a lasting impact on the industry. "It Happened One Night," directed by Frank Capra, emerged as a standout success, achieving a rare Oscars sweep by winning five awards, including Best Picture. This romantic comedy set a high bar for the genre. Meanwhile, "L'Atalante" and "The Thin Man" also received high praise, further showcasing the year's mixed film offerings. At the box office, "Cleopatra," "Forsaking All Others," and of course, "It Happened One Night," led the charge in North America, illustrating the public's varied tastes in films during this era.
The 7th Academy Awards
The Oscars of this year were particularly memorable, with the 7th Academy Awards taking place on February 27, 1935. "It Happened One Night" stood out, securing multiple awards and emphasizing its influence and popularity. The event highlighted the achievements of the film industry during a difficult economic period, celebrating the creativity and resilience of filmmakers. Other films that received considerable attention included "One Night of Love," "Cleopatra," "The Gay Divorcee," and "The Thin Man," each earning multiple nominations and confirming 1934 as a year of artistic achievement and innovation in cinema.
Industry Challenges
The film industry in 1934 faced hurdles beyond content regulation. The Great Depression exerted widespread pressure on studios, prompting them to produce films with controversial themes, including those featuring sex and violence, in an attempt to draw audiences. This tension between generating profit and adhering to moral guidelines underscored the challenges studios navigated. Compounding these challenges were international issues, such as complaints in Australia regarding government interference in film content, indicating the global nature of the struggle between creative expression and regulation.
International Perspectives
The global impact of Hollywood's film industry was evident, even as countries grappled with the balance between regulation and creative freedom. The tension highlighted in Australia was just one example of the broader conversations happening worldwide regarding the content and influence of films. These discussions were important in shaping international film, influencing both the production and reception of Hollywood films abroad.