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1933 Movies
Browse 748 titles in our 1933 Movies Database
- It Happened One Night
- King Kong
- Duck Soup
- The Invisible Man
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
- 42nd Street
- Sons of the Desert
- Zero for Conduct
- Gold Diggers of 1933
- Dinner at Eight
- Queen Christina
- Baby Face
- Little Women
- Design for Living
- She Done Him Wrong
- Mystery of the Wax Museum
- Three Little Pigs
- Las Hurdes
- Footlight Parade
- Cavalcade
- Tarzan and His Mate
- Son of Kong
- The Private Life of Henry VIII
- Lady for a Day
- Cleopatra
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen
- The Kennel Murder Case
- Flying Down to Rio
- I'm No Angel
- Morning Glory
- The Ghoul
- Bombshell
- Ecstasy
- Dancing Lady
- Alice in Wonderland
- Heroes for Sale
- The Goddess
- Wild Boys of the Road
- Them Thar Hills
- If I Had a Million
- The Seashell and the Clergyman
- Snow-White
- The Devil's Brother
- Fashions of 1934
- Dirty Work
- Victory of the Faith
- Female
- Popeye the Sailor
- Going Hollywood
- The Fatal Glass of Beer
- Lady Killer
- The Story of Temple Drake
- The Mayor of Hell
- Ladies They Talk About
- Our Flags Lead Us Forward
- Hold Your Man
- Man's Castle
- Picture Snatcher
- Ex-Lady
- Christopher Strong
- Oliver the Eighth
- The Mad Doctor
- Employees' Entrance
- Midnight Mary
- Ye Olden Days
- Playing at Love
- Me and My Pal
- A Song of Lisbon
- Peg o' My Heart
- Counsellor at Law
- Twice Two
- Passing Fancy
- International House
- The Midnight Patrol
- The Little Giant
- The Death Kiss
- Today We Live
- Gabriel Over the White House
- Sagebrush Trail
- The Eagle and the Hawk
- Bureau of Missing Persons
- Penthouse
- The Cat's-Paw
- The House of Rothschild
- Parachute Jumper
- Double Harness
- The Working Man
- The Emperor Jones
- The Pied Piper
- Building a Building
- Riders of Destiny
- A Study in Scarlet
- Frisco Jenny
- Rasputin and the Empress
- Secret of the Blue Room
- Broadway Bill
- When Ladies Meet
- Outskirts
- Lawyer Man
- A Shriek in the Night
- The Prizefighter and the Lady
- State Fair
- Private Detective 62
- Dragnet Girl
- Woman of Tokyo
- Baby, Take a Bow
- Topaze
- Bed of Roses
- Berkeley Square
- A Night on Bald Mountain
- Night Flight
- The Night Before Christmas
- Supernatural
- The Pharmacist
- Hard to Handle
- Rafter Romance
- Hallelujah I'm a Bum
- Our Betters
- Fast Workers
- The Barber Shop
- Strange Interlude
- Pilgrimage
- Tarzan the Fearless
- Tugboat Annie
- Roman Scandals
- Night of Terror
- Blondie Johnson
- Torch Singer
- The Sin of Nora Moran
- I Cover the Waterfront
- Ever in My Heart
- His Private Secretary
- Poil de carotte
- Secrets
- Japanese Girls at the Harbor
- Doctor Bull
- One Sunday Afternoon
- The House on 56th Street
- The Power and the Glory
- Six of a Kind
- The Life of Jimmy Dolan
- Deluge
- The Kiss Before the Mirror
- Lot in Sodom
- The Keyhole
- Father Noah's Ark
- The Old Man of the Mountain
- Professional Sweetheart
- A Man's Head
- To the Last Man
- Chance at Heaven
- Ann Vickers
- Old King Cole
- Goodbye Again
- Apart from You
- The Telegraph Trail
- Every-Night Dreams
- The Silver Cord
- The Mind Reader
- The Bowery
- What-No Beer?
- Elmer, the Great
- The World Gone Mad
- Rome Express
- Victor and Victoria
- The Man from Monterey
- Mary Stevens, M.D.
- Lullaby Land
- Hell Below
- Turn Back the Clock
- Mickey's Gala Premier
- She Had to Say Yes
- Havana Widows
- One Man's Journey
- Tillie and Gus
- The Sphinx
- Lilly Turner
- The World Changes
- College Coach
- Before Dawn
- Zoo in Budapest
- The Stranger's Return
- Girl Missing
- The Water Magician
- No Other Woman
- Three Cornered Moon
- The White Sister
- Somewhere in Sonora
- Central Airport
- Sweepings
- July 14
- The Cat and the Fiddle
- Ace of Aces
- What Scoundrels Men Are!
- I Loved a Woman
- The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives
- Ganga Bruta
- Beauty for Sale
- Captured!
- The Song of Ceylon
- Betty Boop's Crazy Inventions
- Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
- Le grand jeu
- Only Yesterday
- After Tonight
- Blood Money
- I've Got to Sing a Torch Song
- Tomorrow at Seven
- Oliver Twist
- Another Language
- Don Quixote
- Masquerade in Vienna
- The Wizard of Oz
- Melody Cruise
- White Woman
- Betty Boop's Hallowe'en Party
- From Headquarters
- Brief Moment
- In the Wake of the Bounty
- Is My Palm Read
- Grand Slam
- The Secret of Madame Blanche
- Reunion in Vienna
- We're in the Money
- Parole Girl
- Men Must Fight
- Broadway to Hollywood
- Whistling in the Dark
- Diplomaniacs
- The Narrow Corner
- The Circus Queen Murder
- The Nuisance
- Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
- Meet the Baron
- Below the Sea
- Betty Boop's Ker-Choo
- The Thundering Herd
- Wedding Rehearsal
- Before Midnight
- The Woman Accused
- The Solitaire Man
- Deserter
- Storm at Daybreak
- Hoopla
- Murder on the Campus
- Shuffle Off to Buffalo
- By Candlelight
- If I Were Free
- Gambling Ship
- Dora's Dunking Doughnuts
- Bosko's Picture Show
- Blind Adventure
- Betty Boop's Penthouse
- Day of Reckoning
- Nana
- Child of Manhattan
- The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
- Seasoned Greetings
- Man of the Forest
- Stage Mother
- Laughing Heirs
- S. O. S. Iceberg
- Let's Sing with Popeye
- Hello, Sister!
- Voltaire
- Broadway Thru a Keyhole
- College Humor
- The Whispering Shadow
- The Good Companions
- This Day and Age
- The King's Vacation
- Sittin' on a Backyard Fence
- Bosko in Person
- Buddy's Day Out
- King of the Jungle
- Should Ladies Behave
- Jungle Bride
- 20, 000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
- Broadway Bad
- Rufus Jones for President
- I Was a Spy
- Scarlet River
- Lucky Devils
- Little Toys
- Betty Boop's May Party
- Pick-up
- The Masquerader
- Forgotten Babies
- The Women in His Life
- Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
- Curtain at Eight
- Sensation Hunters
- Treno popolare
- Ann Carver's Profession
- Christmas Night
- The Big Chance
- 90° South
- The Great Consoler
- Betty Boop's Birthday Party
- The Right to Romance
- F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer
- One Step Ahead of My Shadow
- Emergency Call
- Son of a Sailor
- Sitting Pretty
- Elysia (Valley of the Nude)
- The Crime of the Century
- Polly Tix in Washington
- Made on Broadway
- Glad Rags to Riches
- Ray of Sunshine
- The Silk Express
- Cocktail Hour
- Prisoner 13
- Corruption
- There Goes the Bride
- Harry Warren: America's Foremost Composer
- Headline Shooter
- Clear All Wires!
- Moulin Rouge
- Aysel: Batakli Damin Kizi
- No Marriage Ties
- Kid in Hollywood
- Daybreak
- The Devil's in Love
- The Phantom Broadcast
- Jennie Gerhardt
- The Peanut Vendor
- The Tunnel
- Goldie Gets Along
- Dawn
- Once in a New Moon
- Tonight Is Ours
- Bosko's Mechanical Man
- Flying Devils
- Don't Bet on Love
- So This Is Africa
- Adorable
- Perils of Pauline
- Thunder Over Mexico
- Silvery Moon
- Air Hostess
- Don Quichotte
- Pleasure Cruise
- Sing, Bing, Sing
- Luxury Liner
- Keisatsukan
- Good-bye Love
- The Intruder
- The Inspector General
- My Woman
- Sucker Money
- Terror Aboard
- Leise flehen meine Lieder
- Phantom Thunderbolt
- Amok
- A Cuckoo in the Nest
- Topaze
- A Bedtime Story
- Beau Bosko
- Chotard and Company
- Children of Montmartre
- The Burning Secret
- Let's Fall in Love
- Twin Husbands
- Mr. Skitch
- Moonlight and Pretzels
- Bosko the Musketeer
- By Appointment Only
- Hot Pepper
- I Am Suzanne!
- You Made Me Love You
- Soda Squirt
- Beauty and the Bus
- S.A.-Mann Brand
- In the Name of the Law
- The Monkey's Paw
- Laughing at Life
- The Dancing Girl of Izu
- Yours Sincerely
- From Hell to Heaven
- High Gear
- Myrt and Marge
- Ich und die Kaiserin
- Bosko in Dutch
- Bosko the Speed King
- The Eternal Jew
- Son of the Border
- Stratos-Fear
- Anna and Elizabeth
- The Thrill Hunter
- Kissing Time
- Bosko's Knight-Mare
- Broken Dreams
- Midnight Club
- What's to Do?
- Sailor's Luck
- Was Frauen träumen
- Bosko the Sheep-Herder
- The Shadow Laughs
- Before Morning
- The Dude Bandit
- Convention City
- The Cheyenne Kid
- One Year Later
- For Love or Money
- Life Begins Tomorrow
- Acciaio
- Backs to Nature
- The Girl in 419
- Riot Squad
- Augustas lilla felsteg
- Notorious But Nice
- Cross Fire
- The Twelve Chairs
- Face in the Sky
- The Mad Game
- Advice to the Forlorn
- High and Low
- Strawberry Roan
- L'or des mers
- She Done Him Right
- Sing Sinner Sing
- Forgotten
- Her First Mate
- Too Much Harmony
- Disgraced
- Chun can
- The Two Orphans
- Cette vieille canaille
- Hello, Everybody!
- Life Is a Dog
- The Wedding of Palo
- Loyalties
- The Mystery Squadron
- Orchesterprobe
- Shot in the Dark
- It's Great to Be Alive
- Britannia of Billingsgate
- Skyway
- Gigolettes of Paris
- Girl Without a Room
- The Chief
- Popular Melodies
- Hindle Wakes
- Sleeping Car
- Channel Crossing
- Falling for You
- Man Hunt
- Jimmy and Sally
- Deadwood Pass
- Hat Check Girl
- His Excellency, the Shop Assistant
- Bitter Sweet
- The Warrior's Husband
- The Woman I Stole
- Out All Night
- Lord Camber's Ladies
- The Phantom of the Air
- Drum Taps
- When a Man Rides Alone
- Strange People
- Song of the Streets
- Fighting with Kit Carson
- Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine
- Cheating Blondes
- Toto
- The Constant Woman
- Jaws of Justice
- Reka
- The Lone Avenger
- The Lucky Number
- Kanske en diktare
- Along Came Sally
- Love in Morocco
- The Way to Love
- Galloping Romeo
- The Little King
- Air Fright
- A Blonde Dream
- Arizona to Broadway
- Zem spieva
- Take a Chance
- Three Musketeers
- Laughter in Hell
- Kazdemu wolno kochac
- The Fighting Parson
- The Flaming Signal
- Unknown Valley
- The White Rose
- The Big Cage
- A Lady's Profession
- Plane Crazy
- One Track Minds
- Strictly Personal
- Diamond Trail
- Ein Lied geht um die Welt
- Flüchtlinge
- Midshipman Jack
- ¡Tango!
- O' Schwarzwald, O' Heimat
- Caprice de princesse
- Weaker Sex
- Private Jones
- Love Story
- Dance, Girl, Dance
- Gordon of Ghost City
- Open All Night
- After Dark
- Cheer Up!
- I Loved You Wednesday
- Camicia nera
- Trouble Busters
- Saturday's Millions
- The Constant Nymph
- Ítél a Balaton
- Broken Shoes
- Golden Harvest
- Destination Unknown
- East of Fifth Avenue
- Nakinureta haru no onna yo
- Dream Castle
- Dinah
- Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
- Jeppe på bjerget
- The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
- The Eleventh Commandment
- This Week of Grace
- Money Talks
- Alimony Madness
- The Woman in Command
- Kära släkten
- The Last Trail
- Rainbow Over Broadway
- Life in the Raw
- A Certain Mr. Gran
- Big Time or Bust
- Die englische Heirat
- Fargo Express
- The Lady Is Willing
- Adjutant to His Highness
- Im Photoatelier
- A Man of Sentiment
- Happy Hoboes
- Three Men in a Boat
- Deutschland erwacht - Ein Dokument von der Wiedergeburt Deutschlands
- In the Money
- Breed of the Border
- Treason
- Get That Venus
- Eisenstein in Mexico
- The Return of Casey Jones
- Paddy the Next Best Thing
- Melodía de arrabal
- The Wolf Dog
- Moya rodina
- Five and Dime
- Rainbow Ranch
- The Orderly
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #3
- De blaa drenge
- Meidän poikamme merellä
- Le coq du régiment
- 5 raske piger
- Ukanaskneli djvarosnebi
- Hälsingar
- Lightning Range
- Un soir de réveillon
- Bomans pojke
- Saa til søs
- Three Bluejackets and a Blonde
- Crashin' Broadway
- Circle Canyon
- Love Must Be Understood
- Smoke Lightning
- Herrat täysihoidossa
- In Old Alsace
- Djurgårdsnätter
- Jazz a la Cuba
- Tönendes ABC
- The Fighting Cowboy
- Zwei Genies
- Voi meitä! Anoppi tulee.
- Spite Flight
- Good Housewrecking
- Puzzled Pals
- Barking Dogs
- Bring 'Em Back a Wife
- The Squatter's Daughter
- Københavnere
- Ne 45000
- Fits in a Fiddle
- L'étoile de Valencia
- Nyhavn 17
- The Stage Hand
- Their Night Out
- The Mysterious Rider
- The Rebel
- Fiestas Cristianas/Fiestas Profanas
- The Phantom Rocket
- Parking Space
- Fighting Texans
- Amrit Manthan
- Nakhvamdis
- Karma
- Hemliga Svensson
- The Page of the Hotel Dalmasse
- For Love of You
- L'abbé Constantin
- Fridolf i lejonkulan
- Man Stolen
- The Pride of the Force
- The Bill Poster
- Saturday Nights
- Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles
- The Lake Calls
- Hot and Cold
- Giftasvuxna döttrar
- En natt på Smygeholm
- Found Alive
- Where Is This Lady?
- Hold the Press
- Esperáme
- Black Beauty
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric
- Husbands' Reunion
- Dream Stuff
- Tango
- Med fuld musik
- Samarang
- Rakoczy-Marsch
- Arms and the Man
- Art in the Raw
- Nature's Workshop
- Josser in the Army
- Aloha Oe
- Diggers in Blighty
- Savage Gold
- Sinhagad
- Men of Steel
- Movie Struck
- Say It with Music
- The Hayseeds
- He Couldn't Take It
- En melodi om våren
- Hubertus Castle
- Pin Feathers
- Waltzing Matilda
- Sininen varjo
- Bunnies and Bonnets
- Harmony Row
- I Sing for You Alone
- Fräulein Hoffmanns Erzählungen
- Torchy's Kitty Coup
- Den ny husassistent
- Stage Krazy
- Wedding at Lake Wolfgang
- Kobberbryllup
- Großfürstin Alexandra
- A Pair of Socks
- Aces Wild
- Pikku myyjätär
- The Fighting President
- To Brighton with Gladys
- The Emperor's Waltz
- Flucht nach Nizza
- Der Jäger aus Kurpfalz
- Wenn am Sonntagabend die Dorfmusik spielt
- The Star of Valencia
- Prince of Arcadia
- Anne One Hundred
- Hawley's of High Street
- The Innocent Country Girl
- Johannisnacht
- Flickan från varuhuset
- Yes, Madam
- Side Streets
- Timbuctoo
- Double Wedding
- Excess Baggage
- Naughty Cinderella
- Trouble
- Going Straight
- Inled mig i frestelse
- The Silver Greyhound
- Paris Plane
- Till the Bells Ring
- Head of the Family
- Vad veta väl männen?
- The Man Who Has a Camera
- The Wishbone
- Simone est comme ça
- I Will Love You Always
- House of Silence
- Youth Shall Be Served
- Den farliga leken
- Luftens vagabond
- Halta Lena och vindögde Per
- Farmors revolution
- Kärlek och dynamit
- Secrets of Hollywood
- Static
- Hemslavinnor
- On Ice
- Hustru för en dag
- Två man om en änka
- A Roaming Romeo
- They're Off
- A Royal Demand
- Gleason's New Deal
- Post Haste
- Grin and Bear It
- A Moorland Tragedy
- Send 'em Back Half Dead
- Welle 4711
- Das Gesicht der Strasse
- Karikaturen
- Bund der Sieben
- Gutgehendes Geschäft zu verkaufen
- Lügen haben kurze Beine
- Ein Kind ist vom Himmel gefallen
- Müller reist zum Wintersport
- Dinukot
- The Double-Crossing of Columbus
- The No Man
- Der geheimnisvolle Perser
- Karl als Radiofachmann
- Das kleine Varieté. I. Teil
- So leben wir alle Tage
- Heinrich amüsiert sich
- The Fair City of Udaipur
- Cold Turkey
- Fifty Million Dollars Can't Be Wrong
- Zwischen 12 und 2
- Greenland Rymill 1933
- I.F.1 ne répond plus
- Tokosile
- Musical Film Revues
- Hearts of Oak
- Fourth Everest Expidition
- British Paramount News No.251
- Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh
- Mysore Dasara
- Simla and Lahore
- Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal
- Everest Flight, Blacker
- Prince George's Visit to Scunthorpe
- Harrow Hospital Carnival
The Best Movies in 1933
King Kong
"King Kong," directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, stands out as a pioneering piece in the adventure, horror, and sci-fi genres. Its plot orbits around a film crew journeying to a tropical island for a location shoot, only to encounter and capture a colossal ape named Kong. Kong's fascination with the crew's blonde starlet and his subsequent capture and exploitation in New York City forms the crux of the narrative. The film was groundbreaking for its time, utilizing innovative special effects, miniature models, and real-life animal footage to bring Kong to life, setting a high benchmark for future endeavors in visual effects.
Duck Soup
Directed by Leo McCarey, "Duck Soup" is a comedy and musical film that does more than entertain. The narrative follows Rufus T. Firefly, played by Groucho Marx, who ascends to the position of dictator of the bankrupt nation of Freedonia. His declaration of war on the neighboring country Sylvania, as well as the antics of two confused spies, crafts a storyline ripe with satire, clever humor, and memorable musical numbers. The film critiques politics and society, employing the Marx Brothers' unique brand of comedy to challenge the viewer's perceptions, making it a timeless piece worth revisiting.
Dinner at Eight
"Dinner at Eight," directed by Archie Mayo and Michael Curtiz, provides an astute examination of class and societal norms through the lens of a dinner party. The hosts, affluent Millicent and Oliver Jordan, invite a mix of wealthy and well-born individuals, setting the stage for interactions that reveal personal ambitions, hidden vulnerabilities, and the complex social web of the era. Each character's story intertwines with others', offering a nuanced portrayal of human desires and societal pressures, all wrapped in the glamour and sophistication of the early 1930s.
The Invisible Man
James Whale's "The Invisible Man" offers a compelling blend of horror and science fiction. Based on 19th-century literature, the film stars Claude Rains as a scientist who discovers a way to become invisible, only to spiral into madness. Gloria Stuart and William Harrigan support the narrative, which explores themes of ambition, isolation, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power. The Invisible Man is notable for its special effects, which were revolutionary, seamlessly rendering the invisibility effect and immersing viewers in the unfolding horror.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Fritz Lang's "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" is a crime, foreign language, and horror film that depicts the mind of a criminal mastermind. Starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Otto Wernicke, and Oscar Beregi Sr, the film continues Lang's exploration of crime and punishment, weaving a tense narrative filled with psychological intrigue. Dr. Mabuse's manipulation from within an asylum, directing a network of criminals, serves as a chilling reflection on authority and manipulation. The film's atmospheric tension, coupled with Lang's direction, crafts a psychological thriller that remains engaging and thought-provoking.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1933
Shifts in the Industry
1933 marked a year of transition for the film industry, not just in the stories told on screen but also behind the scenes. Financial instability was a pervasive theme, with the Great Depression's effects felt strongly across various sectors. The film industry was no exception. This period saw the implementation of the National Recovery Administration code, which aimed to stabilize businesses and employment rates. However, it led to a series of consequences for those working in Hollywood. Several major studios, including Paramount Publix, RKO, and Fox Theatres, faced financial turmoil, resulting in receivers being appointed to manage their affairs. These maneuvers, unfortunately, led to widespread dissatisfaction among creatives in Hollywood. Allegations surfaced that studios were exploiting the banking crisis to impose salary reductions. This unrest spurred the creation of guilds. In April 1933, the Screen Writers Guild emerged, followed by the Screen Actors Guild. These organizations were foundational in advocating for the rights and fair compensation of Hollywood's creatives.
Notable Releases and Achievements
Despite the industry's challenges, 1933 was a landmark year for cinematic contributions. Among the top-grossing films in North America were "Roman Scandals," "I'm No Angel," "Gold Diggers of 1933," "She Done Him Wrong," and "Tugboat Annie." These films not only captivated audiences but also offered a respite from the difficulties of daily life during the Depression era. Moreover, 1933 gifted the world with films that would go on to become cinematic classics. "King Kong" stood out as a marvel of special effects and storytelling, captivating audiences and setting new precedents for the adventure genre. "Duck Soup" delivered sharp satire and comedy, featuring the iconic Marx Brothers in one of their most celebrated roles. "Dinner at Eight" combined star power with sophisticated storytelling, weaving together the lives of its characters in an ensemble drama that remains influential.
The 6th Academy Awards
The 6th Academy Awards, held on March 16, 1934, recognized films released between August 1, 1932, and December 31, 1933. "Cavalcade" emerged as a standout, clinching the Best Picture award. This film, alongside "A Farewell to Arms" and "Lady for a Day," received the most nominations, highlighting their critical and artistic achievements during this period. The awards ceremony not only celebrated these achievements but also underscored the film industry's resilience and creativity in the face of economic adversity.
Industry-Wide Impact
The inclusion of the film industry's struggle and adaptation to the National Recovery Administration code as one of the year's ten leading news events underscored the sector's significance. The financial restructurings and shifts in control, with figures like William Fox and Universal's Carl Laemmle facing losses, reflected broader trends of change and adaptation within the industry. These developments had lasting impacts, paving the way for new governance structures and economic models within Hollywood. The formation of the Screen Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild marked the beginning of a new era in Hollywood, where creatives began to have a more powerful voice and bargaining power.