
1932 Movies
Browse 730 titles in our 1932 Movies Database
- Freaks
- Scarface
- The Mummy
- Vampyr
- Grand Hotel
- Trouble in Paradise
- I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
- The Most Dangerous Game
- The Old Dark House
- Horse Feathers
- White Zombie
- Island of Lost Souls
- Shanghai Express
- Tarzan the Ape Man
- The Music Box
- The Blood of a Poet
- A Farewell to Arms
- I Was Born, But...
- Boudu Saved from Drowning
- Blonde Venus
- Number 17
- Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Red Dust
- Love Me Tonight
- One Way Passage
- Three on a Match
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen
- Doctor X
- Flowers and Trees
- The Mask of Fu Manchu
- Red-Headed Woman
- Rain
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
- One Hour with You
- Santa's Workshop
- The Sign of the Cross
- Jewel Robbery
- What Price Hollywood?
- Pack Up Your Troubles
- Helpmates
- County Hospital
- Towed in a Hole
- If I Had a Million
- American Madness
- Merrily We Go to Hell
- Thirteen Women
- Fanny
- Forbidden
- A Bill of Divorcement
- The Cabin in the Cotton
- The Purchase Price
- Downstairs
- So Big!
- Minnie the Moocher
- The Dentist
- Wooden Crosses
- No Man of Her Own
- Movie Crazy
- Bird of Paradise
- Their First Mistake
- Smilin' Through
- Broken Lullaby
- Scram!
- The Death Kiss
- The Chimp
- The Beast of the City
- Penguin Pool Murder
- The Crowd Roars
- Hell's House
- Million Dollar Legs
- Babes in the Woods
- Me and My Gal
- Blondie of the Follies
- Hot Saturday
- The Blue Light
- Any Old Port!
- The Dark Horse
- Arsène Lupin
- The Animal Kingdom
- Two Seconds
- The Man Who Played God
- Frisco Jenny
- Polly of the Circus
- Rasputin and the Empress
- Union Depot
- Chandu the Magician
- Speak Easily
- Night After Night
- Emma
- The Rich Are Always with Us
- Kongo
- Lawyer Man
- Back Street
- Tiger Shark
- The Monster Walks
- Call Her Savage
- This Is the Night
- Skyscraper Souls
- Virtue
- Shopworn
- Night at the Crossroads
- The Thirteenth Guest
- The Hatchet Man
- Man Wanted
- Big City Blues
- Cynara
- Devil and the Deep
- Strange Interlude
- Mickey's Good Deed
- Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?
- The Phantom of Crestwood
- Hell's Highway
- The Lost Squadron
- Haunted Gold
- Three Wise Girls
- They Call It Sin
- Blessed Event
- Payment Deferred
- Boo!
- As You Desire Me
- Ride Him, Cowboy
- Barnyard Olympics
- Poil de carotte
- Flesh
- Beauty and the Boss
- The Hurricane Express
- Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth?
- It's Got Me Again!
- High Pressure
- The Big Stampede
- The Half-Naked Truth
- Night Court
- Hell Divers
- Make Me a Star
- The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
- Faithless
- Miss Pinkerton
- The Menace
- The Match King
- The Kid from Spain
- Rome Express
- Letty Lynton
- Winner Take All
- The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
- The Mouthpiece
- Rockabye
- The Wet Parade
- Queen of Atlantis
- Love Is a Racket
- King Neptune
- Mickey's Nightmare
- Love Affair
- The Passionate Plumber
- Fast Life
- Mickey's Revue
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them
- Life Begins
- You Said a Mouthful
- Air Mail
- A Successful Calamity
- The Klondike Kid
- No More Orchids
- Mr. Robinson Crusoe
- Are You Listening?
- Central Park
- Silver Dollar
- Just Dogs
- Night World
- Two-Fisted Law
- The Idea
- What Scoundrels Men Are!
- War Babies
- No Blood Relation
- The Famous Ferguson Case
- Charlie Chan's Chance
- Madame Butterfly
- The Shadow of the Eagle
- Symphony of Six Million
- The Age of Consent
- Texas Cyclone
- The Tenderfoot
- Lady with a Past
- Ladies of the Jury
- The Last Mile
- Betty Boop, M.D.
- Behind the Mask
- State's Attorney
- Sinners in the Sun
- Street of Women
- The Crooked Circle
- Carnival Boat
- Week-End Marriage
- Vanity Fair
- The Phantom Fiend
- The Crash
- Westward Passage
- Play Girl
- Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle
- Boop-Oop-A-Doop
- The Conquerors
- Law and Order
- Alias the Doctor
- Ivan
- After Tomorrow
- Prosperity
- Wedding Rehearsal
- Goopy Geer
- F.P.1 Doesn't Answer
- Fireman, Save My Child!
- Betty Boop for President
- Secrets of the French Police
- Chess-Nuts
- Scarlet Dawn
- Girl Crazy
- Wild Girl
- A Great Big Bunch of You
- The Big Broadcast
- Choo-Choo!
- Ten Minutes to Live
- Hook and Ladder
- Free Wheeling
- The Pie-Covered Wagon
- -But the Flesh Is Weak
- Daïnah la métisse
- Spring Shower
- Is My Face Red?
- Hold 'Em Jail
- Anton Spelec, ostrostrelec
- Young America
- Two Against the World
- The Impatient Maiden
- Manhattan Tower
- Freddy the Freshman
- New Morals for Old
- Free Eats
- Strangers of the Evening
- A Blonde Dream
- Red-Haired Alibi
- Ride Him, Bosko!
- The Sport Parade
- A Strange Adventure
- The Big Timer
- Santa
- Sherlock Holmes
- Roar of the Dragon
- Unashamed
- Tangled Destinies
- The Woman from Monte Carlo
- Young Bride
- Pagan Moon
- Lady and Gent
- Betty Boop's Museum
- The Savage Girl
- Huddle
- Birthday Blues
- Betty Boop's Bizzy Bee
- The Pooch
- The Phantom Express
- Lovers Courageous
- Crazy-Town
- Les carottiers
- The Girl from Chicago
- Lilac
- Sinister Hands
- I by Day, You by Night
- By Whose Hand?
- The King Murder
- Once in a Lifetime
- It's Tough to Be Famous
- The Miracle Man
- Betty Boop's Ups and Downs
- Panama Flo
- Tombstone Canyon
- Battling Bosko
- Bosko at the Zoo
- The Bartered Bride
- Illegal
- Bosko the Lumberjack
- The Betty Boop Limited
- Slightly Married
- You're Too Careless with Your Kisses!
- Bosko's Dizzy Date
- Heritage of the Desert
- Stopping the Show
- Strangers in Love
- Fun in the Barracks
- Readin' and Writin'
- Lelícek ve sluzbách Sherlocka Holmesa
- The Roadhouse Murder
- Spanky
- The Heart of New York
- Fantômas
- The Midnight Warning
- The Son-Daughter
- There Goes the Bride
- Dancers in the Dark
- Tom Brown of Culver
- The Phantom President
- Divorce in the Family
- Washington Merry-Go-Round
- Any Rags
- Crooner
- The Devil Is Driving
- Murder at Dawn
- Bosko at the Beach
- Attorney for the Defense
- Veiled Aristocrats
- 6 Hours to Live
- Bosko's Store
- A Hunting We Will Go
- The Last of the Mohicans
- The Washington Masquerade
- Bosko's Dog Race
- A Nation Is Awaking
- The Man from Yesterday
- Reserved for Ladies
- Ghost Valley
- Uptown New York
- Evenings for Sale
- Klondike
- Broadway to Cheyenne
- Plane Dumb
- Love Bound
- Men of America
- Careless Lady
- Pencil Mania
- Flaming Gold
- The Living Dead
- Cross-Examination
- Strange Justice
- That's My Boy
- Those We Love
- The Dancing Fool
- Unholy Love
- The Company's in Love
- The Final Edition
- Sky Devils
- Bosko's Woodland Daze
- Artistic Temper
- The Expert
- Here's Berlin
- Servant's Entrance
- Too Busy to Work
- The Misleading Lady
- Bosko the Drawback
- Piano Tooners
- Discarded Lovers
- Afraid to Talk
- While Paris Sleeps
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware
- Admission Free
- A Passport to Hell
- Vanity Street
- Destry Rides Again
- Stranger in Town
- Guilty as Hell
- Get That Girl
- Officer Thirteen
- Beyond the Rockies
- L'Atlantide
- In the Name of the Law
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #2
- Tumultes
- Hell-Fire Austin
- Her First Affaire
- A Fool's Advice
- Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning
- A Spanish Twist
- The Night of June 13
- Forbidden Trail
- Rudy Vallee Melodies
- She Wanted a Millionaire
- Social Decay
- Wild Rose
- Les Berceaux
- Lena Rivers
- Without Honor
- The Farmerette
- Come on Danger!
- Thunder Below
- When a Feller Needs a Friend
- Little Orphan Annie
- Song of Heroes
- Behind Stone Walls
- Okay America!
- Pots and Pans
- Powder and Petrol
- Romantic Melodies
- They Never Come Back
- The Night Club Lady
- Quick
- Bring 'Em Back Alive
- It's in the Bag
- The Midnight Lady
- Renegades of the West
- Redskin Blues
- Razzia in St. Pauli
- The Girl from Calgary
- The Southsiders
- The Cowboy Counsellor
- No One Man
- Cock of the Air
- Landskamp
- This Naked Age
- Shame
- Border Devils
- Hidden Valley
- False Faces
- The Saddle Buster
- Between Fighting Men
- Funebrák
- The Rider of Death Valley
- Rocketeers
- The Yellow Dog
- Down to Earth
- Probation
- Love in High Gear
- Der Rebell
- Come on, Tarzan
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Under-Cover Man
- The Night Rider
- Der Stolz der 3. Kompanie
- 70,000 Witnesses
- The Local Bad Man
- Madame Racketeer
- The Drifter
- Barnyard Bunk
- Mason of the Mounted
- Dynamite Ranch
- A Woman Commands
- Pour un soir..!
- Mystery Ranch
- Hat Check Girl
- The Western Code
- The Last Frontier
- Flames
- Texas Buddies
- La belle marinière
- Hotel Continental
- Two Kinds of Women
- Odds 777
- Lord Camber's Ladies
- The All-American
- Looking on the Bright Side
- The Crusader
- Men Are Such Fools
- You're Telling Me
- His Lordship
- Your Money or Your Life
- Tell Me Tonight
- The Mistress of Atlantis
- The Reckoning
- Woman in Chains
- Alias Mary Smith
- The Silent Witness
- Twenty-Six Commissars
- Whistlin' Dan
- A Man's Land
- Hotel Splendide
- Sky Bride
- The Lucky Number
- South of the Rio Grande
- The Fighting Champ
- Hearts of Humanity
- The Stoker
- Docks of San Francisco
- Loving Blood of the Volcano
- Partners
- Her Mad Night
- Love in Morocco
- End of the Trail
- Un chien qui rapporte
- Three Musketeers
- Radio Patrol
- His Royal Highness
- Robbers' Roost
- The Strange Case of Clara Deane
- Scandal for Sale
- Hell's Headquarters
- Riders of the Desert
- The Flaming Signal
- The Water Gipsies
- The Man from Hell's Edges
- Wayward
- A Blonde Dream
- Gorilla Ship
- Out of Singapore
- Woman's World
- Chili and Chills
- Lighthouse Love
- Midshipmaid Gob
- The Black King
- A Parisian Romance
- Sweetheart of a Shepherdess
- The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
- After Dark
- The Penal Code
- Wild Horse Mesa
- Business and Pleasure
- Night and Day
- House of Death
- The Wiser Sex
- On Our Selection
- Bric à Brac et compagnie
- The Secrets of Wu Sin
- Sin's Pay Day
- White Eagle
- Gold
- La foule hurle
- Bialy slad
- Young Blood
- Texas Gun Fighter
- Stupéfiants
- He
- The Ringer
- Kantor ideál
- When London Sleeps
- Heroes of the West
- The Devil Horse
- This Reckless Age
- The Big Flash
- Mark of the Spur
- Law and Lawless
- Love on Wheels
- Money Talks
- The World and the Flesh
- Just One More Chance
- Uncle Moses
- Police Court
- Society Girl
- Rasputin, Demon with Women
- Harlem Is Heaven
- Piri mindent tud
- Human Targets
- Carnival Capers
- Law of the West
- The Painted Woman
- Frail Women
- Tess of the Storm Country
- The Lost Special
- Law of the North
- Beauty Parlor
- The Hollywood Handicap
- The Countess of Monte-Christo
- Faithful Hearts
- Son of Oklahoma
- Forgotten Commandments
- Ridin' for Justice
- Exposure
- Believe It or Not (Second Series) #11
- Trailing the Killer
- The Honor of the Press
- Han, hun og Hamlet
- Women Won't Tell
- Skal vi vædde en million?
- Until the Day We Meet Again
- My Pal, the King
- Ariane, jeune fille russe
- Baroud
- Congorilla
- The Song of Night
- Sunset Trail
- The Gala Performance
- A Girl You Don't Forget
- Believe It or Not (Second Series) #12
- Phoney Express
- In a Monastery Garden
- The Wild Goose Chase
- Sehnsucht 202
- Trapped in Tia Juana
- The Broken Wing
- The Musical Doctor
- Wrong Number, Miss
- For the Love of Mike
- The Doomed Battalion
- Baby
- Olenko minä tullut haaremiin!
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
- Triglavske strmine
- Single-Handed Sanders
- Old Spanish Customers
- Il est charmant
- The Bailiffs
- Birth of Jazz
- Dumb Dicks
- 45 Calibre Echo
- Ghost City
- The Wyoming Whirlwind
- Igloo
- Companion Wanted
- Doubling in the Quickies
- Sally of the Subway
- The Last Coupon
- Pojkarna på Storholmen
- The First Year
- The Midnight Patrol
- Sport Slants
- Sports Slants #4
- Jonny stiehlt Europa
- Lucky Girl
- Ayodhyecha Raja
- Countess Mariza
- Jag gifta mig - aldrig
- Screen Souvenirs
- Tretten Aar
- The Komsomol - Sponsor of Electrification
- The Riding Tornado
- Brother Alfred
- His Wife's Mother
- Hidden Gold
- Black Diamonds
- Lyckans gullgossar
- Beau and Arrows
- Verdict of the Sea
- Shine on Harvest Moon
- Thark
- Where Is This Lady?
- Sten Stensson Stéen från Eslöv på nya äventyr
- The Bride's Bereavement; or, the Snake in the Grass
- My Friend the King
- Fish Feathers
- False Impressions
- Hans livs match
- Zvavta mkhareshi
- Der Diamant des Zaren
- Das schöne Abenteuer
- Pechat vremeni
- The Giddy Age
- Honor of the Mounted
- The Crystal Gazebo
- Fires of Fate
- Lucky Larrigan
- Arms and the Man
- Rule 'Em and Weep
- Never the Twins Shall Meet
- Josser in the Army
- A Night in Paradise
- Kärlek och kassabrist
- South Sea Adventures
- A Night Like This
- Texas Pioneers
- L'âne de Buridan
- Say It with Music
- Forbidden Company
- Men of Steel
- O'er Hill and Dale
- Guests Wanted
- Mzago da Gela
- En stulen vals
- The Boudoir Butler
- Giggle Water
- Vanishing Men
- Fliegende Händler in Frankfurt am Main
- Die Herrgottsgrenadiere
- Svarta rosor
- Satanas
- Acid Test
- Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities
- Svärmor kommer
- La petite de Montparnasse
- Bring 'Em Back Half Shot
- Colorful Jaipur
- Le sergent X
- Muntra musikanter
- The Golden Anchor
- Ship A Hooey!
- The Heath Is Green
- Kuisma ja Helinä
- Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
- The Spot on the Rug
- Vaermlaenningarna
- The Engineer's Daughter; or, Iron Minnie's Revenge
- The Promoter
- Kirke og orgel
- Viennese Waltz
- Finland Calling
- Right to Happiness
- Help Yourself
- After Office Hours
- Above Rubies
- The Temperance Fete
- The Voice of Ireland
- A Safe Proposition
- Devil's Playground
- Pyjamas Preferred
- Money for Nothing
- The Silver Greyhound
- The New Hotel
- Reunion
- A Game of Chance
- ¡Que viva Mexico!
- The Thoroughbred
- The Third String
- The Man Who Won
- Assisi
- The Broken Swastika
- Modärna fruar
- Dual Control
- Jônetsu - Ra pashion
- Bon Voyage
- Don't Be a Dummy
- Bröderna Östermans huskors
- Dive In
- The Golf Chump
- The Eyes Have It
- Sea Soldier's Sweeties
- Kärleksexpressen
- Två hjärtan och en skuta
- Ett skepp kommer lastat
- Kronans rallare
- Lumpenkavaliere
- Foiled Again
- Hasani
- The Lone Trail
- Studenter i Paris
- Only Men Wanted
- Passing the Buck
- Penrod's Bull Pen
- Hey! Hey! Westerner
- Suomi kutsuu II - Lounais-Suomi
- Wer ist die süsse Kleine?
- The Naggers in Four Wheels - No Brakes
- Strange As It Seems # 17
- Peter und Billy - die Kameradschaftsehe
- The Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities
- Kharga
- Against Imperialist War - May Day 1932
- Shirley Temple: Early Years (Volume 1)
- Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions
The Best Movies in 1932
Grand Hotel
Directed by Edmund Goulding, "Grand Hotel" stands out as a pioneering ensemble drama. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious hotel in Berlin, it weaves together the lives of its guests, creating a narrative of human experience. The star-studded cast, including Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, and Wallace Beery, brings depth to the multi-layered narrative. "Grand Hotel" earned critical and commercial success, partly due to Garbo's memorable performance, immortalizing the line, "I want to be alone". This film not only captivated audiences of its time but also set a high standard for ensemble dramas in the years to follow.
Scarface
Howard Hawks' "Scarface" took a critical stance on the gangster lifestyle, following the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, portrayed by Paul Muni. Set in Chicago, the film explores into the ambitions and ultimate downfall of a violent gangster, offering a candid look at the consequences of lawlessness. The direction, performance, and ground-breaking portrayal of crime distinguished "Scarface" in the gangster genre. Despite initial controversy, it was lauded for laying the groundwork for future crime dramas.
Freaks
Tod Browning's "Freaks" presented an unprecedented horror story featuring actual carnival performers with real-life physical deformities. The narrative centers around a scheming trapeze artist aiming to exploit a sideshow performer for his inheritance. Initially met with controversy for its portrayal of disabled characters, "Freaks" has gained recognition over the years for its empathetic depiction of its protagonists. This film stands as a testament to Browning's innovative vision in representing marginalized individuals in cinema.
Trouble in Paradise
Ernst Lubitsch's "Trouble in Paradise" mixes comedy, crime, and romance, showcasing the entanglements of a gentleman thief, a lady pickpocket, and their wealthy target. Celebrated for its sophisticated humor, sharp dialogue, and captivating lead chemistry, this film exemplifies Lubitsch's adeptness at crafting engaging narratives. "Trouble in Paradise" remains a favorite for its witty storytelling and the comedic interplay among its characters.
Horse Feathers
Norman Z. McLeod's "Horse Feathers" features the Marx Brothers in a memorable comedy set in a college environment. Groucho Marx, as a college president, aims to boost the school's reputation by winning an important football game. Known for its slapstick humor and absurd situations, "Horse Feathers" highlights the Marx Brothers' comedic genius. Their distinctive style of humor and the film's clever script have cemented "Horse Feathers" as an iconic comedy.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1932
Notable Films and Achievements
In the year 1932, the film industry saw the release of numerous titles that have since been etched into the annals of cinematic history. "Grand Hotel," renowned for its captivating narrative and stellar cast, stood out to clinch the Academy Award for Best Picture. This victory solidified its position in film, alongside "The Champ" and "Bad Girl," both of which garnered two Oscars each. These films were instrumental in defining cinema of their time, praised not only for their storytelling but also for their production quality. "Scarface" and "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" emerged as pivotal in their contributions to the crime and drama genres. With their intense storytelling and critical acclaim, they highlighted the darker aspects of society, engaging audiences with their compelling narratives and complex characters. Additionally, "Trouble in Paradise" and "Shanghai Express" captured audiences' imaginations, showcasing the versatility of 1932 cinema through their exploration of comedy, romance, adventure, and drama. This variety underlined the era's creative variety, appealing to a wide range of audience preferences.
Industry Developments
1932 marked a important phase in the film industry's evolution, primarily characterized by the transition to sound films. This era saw Hollywood studios at the forefront of technological advancements and artistic innovation. According to The Film Daily, this period was brimming with activity as the industry adapted to new sound technologies, a change that would redefine cinematic storytelling and viewer engagement. The global scope of the film industry was also a topic of discussion, notably at the Ottawa Conference, where British films and their international market presence were examined. This dialogue underscored the film industry's expansive nature, highlighting its influence beyond national borders and underscoring the shared cultural and artistic contributions at an international level.
Awards and Recognition
The 5th Academy Awards ceremony, held on November 18, 1932, played a pivotal role in acknowledging the exceptional talents and films of the previous year. It's worth noting that during this period, the Oscars were not aligned with the calendar year, which sometimes led to confusion about the award years. Despite this, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking. Norman Taurog's "Skippy" received the Best Directing accolade, a testament to his directorial prowess and the film's innovative storytelling. Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore were honored with Best Actress and Best Actor awards, respectively, for their compelling performances in "Min and Bill" and "A Free Soul." Their achievements spotlighted the depth of talent within the industry, celebrating the artistry and emotional impact of their performances.