
1937 Movies
Browse 935 titles in our 1937 Movies Database
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- The Grand Illusion
- The Awful Truth
- Lost Horizon
- A Day at the Races
- Young and Innocent
- A Star Is Born
- Captains Courageous
- Make Way for Tomorrow
- The Life of Emile Zola
- Stage Door
- Way Out West
- Dead End
- Topper
- Pépé le Moko
- Shall We Dance
- You Only Live Once
- Nothing Sacred
- Stella Dallas
- The Good Earth
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Marked Woman
- Heidi
- The Old Mill
- Easy Living
- Kid Galahad
- Black Legion
- Lonesome Ghosts
- Angel
- The Hurricane
- Night Must Fall
- Clock Cleaners
- The Prince and the Pauper
- It's Love I'm After
- History Is Made at Night
- Double Wedding
- A Damsel in Distress
- Humanity and Paper Balloons
- San Quentin
- The Edge of the World
- Saratoga
- Fire Over England
- Bizarre, Bizarre
- They Won't Forget
- Wee Willie Winkie
- Oh, Mr. Porter!
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics
- Hawaiian Holiday
- The Last Gangster
- True Confession
- Conquest
- That Certain Woman
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
- Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo
- Charlie Chan on Broadway
- Ever Since Eve
- King Solomon's Mines
- Knight Without Armor
- Dark Journey
- Broadway Melody of 1938
- Stand-In
- What Did the Lady Forget?
- Confession
- Quality Street
- One Hundred Men and a Girl
- The Bride Wore Red
- Think Fast, Mr. Moto
- Breakfast for Two
- Magician Mickey
- The Toast of New York
- Maytime
- Storm in a Teacup
- Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves
- Night Key
- Personal Property
- Modern Inventions
- Seventh Heaven
- Thank You, Mr. Moto
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes
- Born to the West
- Something to Sing About
- Un Carnet de bal
- Two Merry Adventurers
- Song at Midnight
- Love Is News
- Street Angel
- Don Donald
- Swing High, Swing Low
- Souls at Sea
- Moose Hunters
- The Great O'Malley
- Donald's Ostrich
- The Spanish Earth
- Elephant Boy
- Bulldog Drummond Comes Back
- Hollywood Hotel
- Internes Can't Take Money
- Wise Girl
- The Emperor's Candlesticks
- A Family Affair
- Murder at the Baskervilles
- Lady Killer
- The Great Garrick
- Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
- The Dybbuk
- Little Hiawatha
- It Happened in Hollywood
- Grips, Grunts and Groans
- Café Metropole
- The Worm Turns
- Another Dawn
- Dizzy Doctors
- Navy Blue and Gold
- This Is My Affair
- A Night of Terror
- Sh! The Octopus
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
- Porky's Duck Hunt
- On the Avenue
- La Habanera
- Wells Fargo
- 3 Dumb Clucks
- Dick Tracy
- Big City
- Tovarich
- Daughter of Shanghai
- The Pearls of the Crown
- Green Light
- Porky's Railroad
- Back to the Woods
- The Sitter Downers
- Woodland Café
- Stolen Holiday
- Cash and Carry
- Ali Baba Goes to Town
- Rosalie
- The Shadow Strikes
- The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
- Mickey's Amateurs
- Goofs and Saddles
- Uncle Tom's Bungalow
- Playing the Ponies
- Parnell
- The Case of the Stuttering Pig
- Tarzan and the Green Goddess
- You're Only Young Once
- Pick a Star
- Every Day's a Holiday
- Clean Pastures
- I Met Him in Paris
- Trade Tattoo
- She Was an Acrobat's Daughter
- Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage
- Harvest
- Madame X
- The Adventurous Blonde
- Little Red Walking Hood
- Second Honeymoon
- Woman Chases Man
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay
- Maid of Salem
- A Night at the Movies
- First Lady
- Pluto's Quin-puplets
- Varsity Show
- Good Morning, Boys!
- To New Shores
- The King and the Chorus Girl
- Pigs Is Pigs
- When You're in Love
- Live, Love and Learn
- Fly Away Baby
- Thunder in the City
- Thin Ice
- The Perfect Specimen
- Désiré
- Lenin in October
- Non-Stop New York
- Forty Naughty Girls
- High, Wide and Handsome
- Slim
- The Firefly
- Waikiki Wedding
- Back in Circulation
- Our Gang Follies of 1938
- My Dear Miss Aldrich
- Voyage to the Sky
- West of Shanghai
- They Gave Him a Gun
- Pietro wyzej
- Skeleton on Horseback
- Super-Sleuth
- Artist and Models
- The Green Cockatoo
- Wings of the Morning
- Call It a Day
- Pensionat Paradiset
- Hitting a New High
- Danger - Love at Work
- Mister Max
- Ready, Willing and Able
- London by Night
- I Wanna Be a Sailor
- Salama Is Safe
- The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
- Dark Sands
- Under the Red Robe
- Zorro Rides Again
- Children in the Wind
- Bank Alarm
- The Thirteenth Chair
- I Likes Babies and Infinks
- Vogues of 1938
- The Man Who Found Himself
- Scipione l'africano
- Dinner at the Ritz
- Submarine D-1
- The Last Train from Madrid
- Porky's Garden
- The Singing Marine
- Get Rich Quick Porky
- A Bride for Henry
- Murder on Diamond Row
- The Road Back
- The Wrong Road
- Doctor Syn
- Alcatraz Island
- Living on Love
- Beg, Borrow or Steal
- Don't Tell the Wife
- Trouble in Texas
- Boots and Saddles
- Double or Nothing
- Mountain Justice
- The Thirteen
- Victoria the Great
- Dangerous Number
- It's Never Too Late to Mend
- She's Got Everything
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
- The Soldier and the Lady
- SOS Coast Guard
- Tim Tyler's Luck
- You Can't Have Everything
- The Football Toucher Downer
- Lady Behave!
- Flight from Glory
- Francis the First
- You Can't Beat Love
- The Alibi
- Porky's Super Service
- Avalanche
- The Footloose Heiress
- Married Before Breakfast
- Peter the First
- God's Country and the Woman
- Public Wedding
- Round-Up Time in Texas
- Between Two Women
- Slaves in Bondage
- Escape by Night
- Riders of the Whistling Skull
- The Ticket of Leave Man
- High Flyers
- Rhythm in the Clouds
- Behind the Headlines
- Porky's Hero Agency
- The Go Getter
- Affairs of Cappy Ricks
- Borderland
- The Outcasts of Poker Flat
- The Straits of Love and Hate
- The First Hundred Years
- Porky the Wrestler
- Parábola
- Picador Porky
- North of the Rio Grande
- A kölcsönkért kastély
- Fant
- The Littlest Diplomat
- Texas Trail
- Rustlers' Valley
- ¡Centinela, alerta!
- Music for Madame
- Rover's Rival
- Love Is on the Air
- Slave Ship
- She Loved a Fireman
- Draegerman Courage
- There Goes the Groom
- Similarities Between Length and Speed
- Sea Devils
- The Bad Man of Brimstone
- There Goes My Girl
- Idol of the Crowds
- Born Reckless
- Criminal Lawyer
- Hit the Saddle
- The Struggle for Survival
- Boy of the Streets
- Make a Wish
- Lancer Spy
- I Cover the War!
- The Candid Candidate
- When's Your Birthday?
- Yoshiwara
- Hoosier Schoolboy
- Big Fella
- New Faces of 1937
- Hopalong Rides Again
- Telephone Operator
- The High Command
- Passenger to London
- Keep Fit
- Blake of Scotland Yard
- All Over Town
- Dog Daze
- The Life of the Party
- Fight for Your Lady
- I Promise to Pay
- Hills of Old Wyoming
- The Painted Stallion
- California Straight Ahead!
- Springtime in the Rockies
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- The Return of Maxim
- Znachor
- One Mile from Heaven
- Sing, Cowboy, Sing
- September in the Rain
- Hollywood Cowboy
- Over the Goal
- Lovagias ügy
- Crossroads
- The Big Shot
- You're in the Army Now
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
- The Woman I Love
- Step Lively, Jeeves!
- Juurakon Hulda
- Night Club Scandal
- Arizona Days
- Bad Guy
- Git Along Little Dogies
- Without Dowry
- The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen
- Men in Exile
- Devil's Playground
- Public Cowboy No. 1
- Dangerously Yours
- Mravnost nade vse
- Saturday's Heroes
- The Shadow
- Under Cover of Night
- Espionage
- Abused Confidence
- Danger Patrol
- Jim Hanvey, Detective
- Man of the People
- Girls Can Play
- Paradise Express
- Atarashiki tsuchi
- The Devil Diamond
- The Man from Nowhere
- Nobody's Baby
- Gunsmoke Ranch
- Land Beyond the Law
- Hands Off Me!
- China Passage
- Heart of Paris
- Meet the Missus
- The Westland Case
- Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow
- The 13th Man
- Wake Up and Live
- Marry the Girl
- Dangerous Secrets
- Too Many Wives
- When Thief Meets Thief
- Penrod and Sam
- Pudgy Picks a Fight
- Wine, Women and Horses
- Ditto
- Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm
- Le mot de Cambronne
- Expensive Husbands
- Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
- Racing Lady
- Juha
- A Woman's Sorrows
- Tri vejce do skla
- Mama Steps Out
- You're a Sweetheart
- The Cheat
- Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge
- Murder in Greenwich Village
- Nancy Steele Is Missing!
- Baltic Deputy
- Street of Shadows
- Dance Charlie Dance
- Once a Doctor
- Annapolis Salute
- Riding on Air
- They Wanted to Marry
- The Game That Kills
- Border Phantom
- The World Is Ours
- Gasparone
- Ignace
- Larceny on the Air
- Windjammer
- Life Begins in College
- Les rois du sport
- On Again-Off Again
- We're on the Jury
- Gangway
- I'll Take Romance
- The Foxy Hunter
- Hideaway
- Blake of Scotland Yard
- You Can't Buy Luck
- The League of Frightened Men
- Paid to Dance
- Fit for a King
- Meet the Boy Friend
- Missing Witnesses
- Marthe Richard
- Hittin' the Trail
- Midnight Court
- The Girl Said No
- Service with a Smile
- Murder Is News
- Jungle Jim
- Adventure's End
- Sky Racket
- White Bondage
- The Seven Ravens
- Beauty and the Barge
- Virginity
- Moonlight Sonata
- Life Begins with Love
- That Man's Here Again
- Criminals of the Air
- Quick Money
- Border Cafe
- Such Is My Country
- The Robber Symphony
- It's All Yours
- Ballerina
- Secret Agent X-9
- Prairie Thunder
- Empty Holsters
- Model Husband
- Woman Racket
- The Gold Racket
- The Man Who is Talked About
- Wings Over Honolulu
- Hollywood Round-Up
- Wife, Doctor and Nurse
- L'affaire du courrier de Lyon
- Green Fields
- Bill Cracks Down
- Learn from Experience, Part I
- Feather Your Nest
- The Devil's Saddle Legion
- Pani minister tanczy
- Exclusive
- Command Performance
- The Crime Nobody Saw
- Ebb Tide
- Range Defenders
- Old Louisiana
- Tsar to Lenin
- The New Deal Show
- The Legion of Missing Men
- Fridericus
- Silent Barriers
- Wild West Days
- Sara Learns Manners
- Talent Scout
- The Outer Gate
- O-Kay for Sound
- A Lawman Is Born
- King of Gamblers
- Learn from Experience, Part II
- Tex Rides with the Boy Scouts
- I Married a Spy
- Clipped Wings
- Harlem on the Prairie
- Lapatossu
- Youth on Parole
- Her Husband's Secretary
- Park Avenue Logger
- The Rat
- The Lonely White Sail
- Tough to Handle
- Forget Love for Now
- Arizona Gunfighter
- Boothill Brigade
- Az én lányom nem olyan
- Love Under Fire
- Valley of Terror
- Heart of the Rockies
- Come On, Cowboys
- The Silver Trail
- Atlantic Flight
- Blazing Sixes
- Lullaby
- Portia on Trial
- Action for Slander
- Landslide
- Premiere
- The Trusted Outlaw
- The Mysterious Pilot
- Maria Papoila
- Fizessen, nagysád!
- Bar-Z Bad Men
- Night Ride
- The Women Men Marry
- A Star Athlete
- The Gambling Terror
- La mancha de sangre
- Der Herrscher
- Dark Manhattan
- Brothers of the West
- The Face Behind the Scar
- Thunder Trail
- Fifty Roads to Town
- Heroes of the Alamo
- Pygmalion
- Fair Warning
- Riders of the Rockies
- O, en så'n natt!
- Farewell Topsails
- Kunku
- Top of the Town
- The Great Hospital Mystery
- The Trigger Trio
- Gun Lords of Stirrup Basin
- Cotton Queen
- The Man of the Hour
- Colorado Kid
- Paradise Isle
- What Price Vengeance
- She's Dangerous
- Sea Racketeers
- The Great Gambini
- Le fauteuil 47
- Pesti mese
- Guns in the Dark
- Book Bargain
- The Logger's Bride
- Roll Along, Cowboy
- Wallaby Jim of the Islands
- Champagne Waltz
- Confessions of a Newlywed
- The Red Rope
- Time Out for Romance
- L'habit vert
- Amateur Crook
- Women of Glamour
- Cheyenne Rides Again
- Servant of the People: The Story of the Constitution of the United States
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire
- 23 1/2 Hours Leave
- Where Trails Divide
- The Last Night
- The Feud of the Trail
- Midnight Taxi
- The Cherokee Strip
- Roaring Six Guns
- It Can't Last Forever
- Mille, Marie og mig
- Headline Crasher
- The Show Goes On
- Bombs Over London
- Head Over Heels in Love
- Life on the Hortobagy
- Luck of Roaring Camp
- Lightnin' Crandall
- Exiled to Shanghai
- The Girl in the Taxi
- Forlorn River
- Double Exposures
- Don't Fool Yourself Dear
- Navy Blues
- Konyaku sanbagarasu
- Dakarguli samotkhe
- Yesterday's Boys Didn't Use Hair Fixers
- Úrilány szobát keres
- The Man Who Cried Wolf
- Orphan of the Pecos
- The Virgin Bride
- Falesná kocicka
- 80 Mile Speed
- This Way Please
- The Vicar of Bray
- The Miracle Worker
- Love on Toast
- The Kid Comes Back
- The Messenger
- To levende og en død
- Battle of Greed
- The Fighting Deputy
- Love Takes Flight
- Girls of Nowolipki
- Melody for Two
- Dangerous Holiday
- Aurora de esperanza
- Let's Get Married
- Doomed at Sundown
- Radio Patrol
- Klart till drabbning
- Damaged Goods
- Larceny Street
- Big Town Girl
- Ksiazatko
- The Good Old Soak
- Old Mother Riley
- Mutiny on the Elsinore
- Secret Valley
- Black Aces
- Nation Aflame
- God's Country and the Man
- Andula vyhrála
- We Have Our Moments
- Seven Slaps
- Josette
- Circus Girl
- Young Dynamite
- Island Captives
- Over She Goes
- Boss of Lonely Valley
- Asessorin naishuolet
- Underworld
- Whistling Bullets
- Navy Spy
- The Californian
- Indiscretion
- Southern Carrier
- Outcast
- As Dream and Shadow...
- Les dégourdis de la 11ème
- Lost Ranch
- Thrill of a Lifetime
- Zauber der Boheme
- Miehen kylkiluu
- Hotel Kikelet
- Niedorajda
- Under Secret Orders
- Ja alla oli tulinen järvi
- It Could Happen to You
- The Duke Comes Back
- The Law Commands
- Danger Valley
- Sutyi, the Lucky Child
- Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba
- Kuriton sukupolvi
- Flying Fists
- Arsene Lupin, Detective
- Adolf Armstarke
- Devcata, nedejte se!
- Checkers
- Left Handed Law
- Condottieri
- Rich Relations
- The Hit Parade
- Woman of Malacca
- Arsena
- Girl Overboard
- The Girl from Scotland Yard
- The Lights of Asakusa
- Song of the City
- Advokátka Vera
- The Lady Escapes
- Wild Horse Rodeo
- Love and Hisses
- Swing It Professor
- Bewitching Kisses
- Courage of the West
- The Roaming Cowboy
- Blazing Barriers
- Konjiki yasha
- The Private's Job
- Torpedoed
- Song of the Road
- Law for Tombstone
- The Ballad of Cossack Golota
- Vengeance of the Deep
- Reported Missing!
- Captain Kidding
- Take a Chance
- Love in Stunt Flying
- Anything for a Thrill
- Claudine à l'école
- Hotel Haywire
- Western Gold
- Woman Against the World
- Barrios bajos
- Sandflow
- My Friend Barbara
- Girl Loves Boy
- Pique Dame
- Sherlock Holmes: The Grey Lady
- Outside the Law
- Sing as You Swing
- Postal Union
- Gavrosh
- The Buttock
- Madame Bovary
- Bleka greven
- The Divine Jetta
- The Terrible Sarati
- Said O'Reilly to McNab
- White Slaves
- Patriots
- The Lie of Nina Petrovna
- The Last Curtain
- A férfi mind örült
- Tukkijoella
- Dreaming Lips
- Flådens blå matroser
- The Living Corpse
- Truxa
- Troopship
- Join the Marines
- Giovanni de Medici: The Leader
- Incognito
- Lyckliga Vestköping
- Talking Feet
- The Kreutzer Sonata
- Talking About Jacqueline
- Ridin' the Lone Trail
- Trail of Vengeance
- Young Pushkin
- Die Fledermaus
- Please Teacher
- Under a Cloud
- Mother Song
- The Last Adventurers
- Mystery Range
- Moonlight on the Range
- Rhythm Racketeer
- Det begyndte ombord
- Der var engang en Vicevært
- The Andersson Family
- Dariko
- Please Keep Me in Your Dreams
- Heart of Spain
- Rose of Tralee
- Gobseck
- Und du mein Schatz fährst mit
- We Live in Two Worlds
- It Isn't Done
- Plat eller krone
- El cañonero de Giles
- Tango Notturno
- Guadalajara
- Odygdens belöning
- The Golden Valley
- Prtosani mgebavi
- The Duchess of Parma
- Serenade
- Nuorena nukkunut
- The Penny Pool
- Beethoven Concerto
- Lyin' Hunter
- Der Unwiderstehliche
- Um Freiheit und Liebe
- The Street Singer
- Don't Get Me Wrong
- Pat und Patachon im Paradies
- Good-Bye Nicanor
- Versprich mir nichts!
- Ushchelye Alamasov
- Land der Liebe
- Rough Riding Rhythm
- Hearts of Humanity
- The Barrier
- Lucky Jade
- Ride to Freedom
- Pearls Bring Tears
- Die verschwundene Frau
- Frk. Møllers jubilæum
- His Best Friend
- Prem Kahani
- Muchachos de la ciudad
- Father Steps Out
- Aloha, le chant des îles
- Ryska snuvan
- En flicka kommer till sta'n
- Witches' Night
- En fuldendt gentleman
- Alarm in Peking
- Steve's Cannon Crackers
- Mies Marseillesta
- Den kloge Mand
- Amapola del camino
- Chinatown Nights
- Make-Up
- Spring Handicap
- En sjöman går iland
- Pappas pojke
- The Happiest Married Couple in Vienna
- New News
- Die ganz großen Torheiten
- The Yellow Flag
- Intimate Relations
- The House Across the Street
- Karussell
- Mr. Stringfellow Says No
- The Affairs of Pierre
- A Girl from the Chorus
- Konflikt
- Calling All Stars
- The Last Chance
- La bataille silencieuse
- Musik für dich
- The Voice of the Heart
- Maman Colibri
- Don Juan Tenorio
- Hearts Aflame
- Än leva de gamla gudar
- Bubi
- Bergslagsfolk
- Maria Bonita
- Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
- Come on Ponciano
- Silence of the Forest
- Wandering Bird
- The Four Corn Patches
- Strife Over the Boy Jo
- Sol de primavera
- Peter in the Snow
- El forastero
- Buynaya vataga
- Grounds for Divorce
- Die Austernlilli
- Hereford Pedigree Cattle
- At the Edge of a Palm Grove
- Danmark for folket
- Trooping the Colour
- The Glass Ball
- Vor Liebe wird gewarnt
- Frauenliebe - Frauenleid
- Sentinels of Bronze
- Millionäre
- Florentine
- Sein letztes Modell
- Meine Frau, die Perle
- Mária növér
- La paloma
- School for Swing
- These Men
- All That Glitters
- Busman's Holiday
- Skylarks
- You Live and Learn
- Bra mennesker
- Splinters in the Air
- Passeurs d'hommes
- Dharmaveer
- La danseuse rouge
- Against the Tide
- Gli ultimi giorni di Pompeo
- Mamma gifter sig
- La honradez es un estorbo
- Underneath the Arches
- Captain's Orders
- Song of the Forge
- Magic Flute
- Rotkäppchen und der Wolf
- Dreifach
- Signal in der Nacht
- Racing Romance
- Bournemouth Orchestra - Hungarian Rhapsody
- Gigolette
- Feu!
- Troïka sur la piste blanche
- L'île des veuves
- L'appel de la vie
- Not a Word About Love
- Good Turners
- It Happened Thus
- Smuggler's Cave
- The Obligation to Assassinate
- Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith
- Vi går landsvägen
- Wake Up Famous
- Ship's Concert
- La gloire du régiment
- Show Flat
- Off the Horses
- Pixilated
- Night Must Fall
- Kanhopatra
- Ori megobari
- Hamlet and Eggs
- Vom Regen in die Traufe
- Wer hat Angst vor Marmaduke?
- Der Fußball
- Gänseknöchlein
- Das Wiener Modell
- Das Quartett
- 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
- East of Ludgate Hill
- The Smoke Menace
- The Golden Apple
- Life in Hunza
- The Gap
- River Folk
- 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
- Darjeeling
- Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally
- Ajmer
- Perky Cockney
- Somersetshire Dairy-Farming
- Devon Dairy Farming
- Sweet Cake
- Röda triangeln
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.