1942 Movies
Browse 951 titles in our 1942 Movies Database
- Bambi
- To Be or Not to Be
- Saboteur
- The Magnificent Ambersons
- How Green Was My Valley
- Cat People
- Mrs. Miniver
- Now, Voyager
- Holiday Inn
- Yankee Doodle Dandy
- Meshes of the Afternoon
- Ball of Fire
- The Palm Beach Story
- The Pride of the Yankees
- Woman of the Year
- This Gun for Hire
- Sahara
- I Married a Witch
- The Talk of the Town
- The Man Who Came to Dinner
- Saludos Amigos
- The Major and the Minor
- The Glass Key
- The Ghost of Frankenstein
- They Died with Their Boots On
- In Which We Serve
- Across the Pacific
- In This Our Life
- Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
- The Black Swan
- Kings Row
- All Through the Night
- Jungle Book
- Flying Tigers
- Gentleman Jim
- You Were Never Lovelier
- The Mummy's Tomb
- The Murderer Lives at Number 21
- Tarzan's New York Adventure
- Reap the Wild Wind
- The Corpse Vanishes
- Johnny Eager
- Once Upon a Honeymoon
- The Spoilers
- Keeper of the Flame
- There Was a Father
- Larceny, Inc
- The Shanghai Gesture
- Who Done It?
- Invisible Agent
- Desperate Journey
- Les Visiteurs du Soir
- Why We Fight
- Pardon My Sarong
- Guadalcanal Diary
- The Battle of Midway
- Donald's Snow Fight
- Moontide
- Wake Island
- Swamp Water
- Tortilla Flat
- Two-Faced Woman
- George Washington Slept Here
- The Mad Monster
- Roxie Hart
- Reunion in France
- Aniki Bóbó
- Night Monster
- Listen to Britain
- Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
- The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall
- Captains of the Clouds
- Crash Dive
- Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid
- My Sister Eileen
- Ride 'Em Cowboy
- Crossroads
- Arabian Nights
- The Big Street
- My Favorite Blonde
- The Bowling Alley-Cat
- A Yank in the R.A.F.
- In Old California
- The Undying Monster
- Dog Trouble
- Ghosts on the Loose
- Pittsburgh
- Blitz Wolf
- Castle in the Desert
- The Male Animal
- Fraidy Cat
- This Above All
- Fine Feathered Friend
- Puss n' Toots
- A-Haunting We Will Go
- How to Play Baseball
- The Big Shot
- Destroyer
- How to Fish
- Rio Rita
- Black Dragons
- The Courtyard of the Ballads
- How to Swim
- Case of the Missing Hare
- Bowery at Midnight
- The Wabbit Who Came to Supper
- The Falcon Takes Over
- The Olympic Champ
- Superman: The Arctic Giant
- The Wacky Wabbit
- Kid Glove Killer
- Orchestra Wives
- A Tale of Two Kitties
- Fingers at the Window
- Superman: Billion Dollar Limited
- Rings on Her Fingers
- Grand Central Murder
- Superman: The Bulleteers
- Mickey's Birthday Party
- A Date with the Falcon
- Immortal Sergeant
- Superman: The Magnetic Telescope
- December 7th
- The Falcon's Brother
- To the Shores of Tripoli
- Commandos Strike at Dawn
- Somewhere I'll Find You
- Superman: Electric Earthquake
- The Nazis Strike
- Journey for Margaret
- Superman: Volcano
- Joan of Paris
- Superman: Terror on the Midway
- The Hare-Brained Hypnotist
- My Gal Sal
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Superman: Japoteurs
- Terror House
- The Ducktators
- The Great Man's Lady
- Divide and Conquer
- Donald Gets Drafted
- The Gay Sisters
- White Cargo
- Superman: Showdown
- Superman: Destruction Inc.
- Nazi Agent
- Her Cardboard Lover
- Superman: Eleventh Hour
- Fresh Hare
- Lady Gangster
- They All Kissed the Bride
- They Got Me Covered
- Springtime in the Rockies
- Street of Chance
- The Pied Piper
- The Lady Is Willing
- The Vanishing Private
- Ship Ahoy
- 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge
- Symphony Hour
- Whistling in Dixie
- Alias Boston Blackie
- China Girl
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die
- Raza
- The Living Ghost
- The Hidden Hand
- Tennessee Johnson
- Star Spangled Rhythm
- Horton Hatches the Egg
- Bellboy Donald
- The Courtship of Andy Hardy
- Andy Hardy's Double Life
- Lady for a Night
- Sky Trooper
- The Hep Cat
- Tulips Shall Grow
- Crimes at the Dark House
- The Tunnel
- The Strange Case of Doctor Rx
- Take a Letter, Darling
- Hold the Lion, Please
- Miss Annie Rooney
- The Avengers
- Quax, der Bruchpilot
- Pluto Junior
- Crime Doctor
- Thunder Birds: Soldiers of the Air
- Private Buckaroo
- I Married an Angel
- Panama Hattie
- My Favorite Duck
- Let's Get Tough!
- Donald's Gold Mine
- The Mad Doctor of Market Street
- Dr. Renault's Secret
- Smart Alecks
- Mr. Wise Guy
- Juke Girl
- Blue, White and Perfect
- Kathleen
- Always in My Heart
- The Bigamist
- We Were Dancing
- The Tree in a Test Tube
- Donald's Garden
- The Remarkable Mr. Kipps
- The Goose Steps Out
- Berlin Correspondent
- The Affairs of Martha
- Confessions of Boston Blackie
- Cairo
- Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
- Maisie Gets Her Man
- Foney Fables
- Lucky Jordan
- Calling Dr. Gillespie
- A Yank at Eton
- Strangers in the House
- The Magnificent Dope
- Secret Mission
- The Young Mr. Pitt
- The Fleet's In
- The Early Bird Dood It!
- Valley of the Sun
- Quiet Please: Murder
- Any Bonds Today?
- Spy Smasher
- The Navy Comes Through
- Somewhere in France
- A.J. Cronin's Hatter's Castle
- The Tuttles of Tahiti
- Seven Days' Leave
- Fantastic Night
- Fly-By-Night
- Aquarela do Brasil
- Native Land
- A Garibaldian in the Convent
- Eatin' on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to Dinner
- Blondie Goes to College
- Counter-Espionage
- Meet the Stewarts
- It Happened in Flatbush
- Donald's Decision
- Mystery of Marie Roget
- Wings for the Eagle
- Crazy Cruise
- Ten Gentlemen from West Point
- My Favorite Spy
- Dr. Kildare's Victory
- All Together
- Syncopation
- Daffy's Southern Exposure
- Man with Two Lives
- Lady in a Jam
- The Draft Horse
- Donald Duck Visits Lake Titicaca
- The Vanishing Virginian
- Here We Go Again
- Der große König
- The Panther's Claw
- Fox Pop
- American Empire
- Apache Trail
- Joe Smith, American
- Back-Room Boy
- Just Off Broadway
- The Next of Kin
- Flight for Freedom
- The Impatient Patient
- Mashenka
- Blondie's Blessed Event
- A Pilot Returns
- They Raid by Night
- X Marks the Spot
- The Three Musketeers
- Porky's Cafe
- Song of the Islands
- Wacky Blackout
- Ding Dog Daddy
- Murder in the Big House
- Escape from Crime
- Me Musical Nephews
- The Pay Off
- Obliging Young Lady
- Unpublished Story
- The Bugle Sounds
- Footlight Serenade
- The Golden City
- You Can't Escape Forever
- Baby Face Morgan
- Bombs Over Burma
- Mexican Spitfire at Sea
- The Daffy Duckaroo
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
- So's Your Aunt Emma!
- Bullet Scars
- Phantom Killer
- Wings and the Woman
- They Came to Blow Up America
- La cena delle beffe
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
- The Dawn Express
- Lucky Ghost
- Sunday Punch
- Law of the Jungle
- Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
- Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
- The Big Blockade
- The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
- Porky's Pastry Pirates
- A Yank in Libya
- Die große Liebe
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
- Four Jacks and a Jill
- The Trump Card
- Secret Enemies
- Le mariage de Chiffon
- Born to Sing
- The Lady Has Plans
- Jungle Siren
- Billy the Kid Trapped
- Who's Who in the Zoo
- Powder Town
- Flight Lieutenant
- Wild Bill Hickok Rides
- I Was Framed
- The Mayor of 44th Street
- Blondie for Victory
- Submarine Raider
- Much Too Shy
- Tomorrow We Live
- Silver Queen
- Mokey
- Freckles Comes Home
- Malombra
- The Green Archer
- There's One Born Every Minute
- A Yank on the Burma Road
- Nightmare
- The Gaucho War
- Midnight in Paris
- Pacific Rendezvous
- Northwest Rangers
- Busses Roar
- The Sheepish Wolf
- Dawn on the Great Divide
- On the Sunny Side
- Wir machen Musik
- Aloha Hooey
- Private Snuffy Smith
- Manila Calling
- Undercover Man
- Isle of Missing Men
- One Thrilling Night
- Perils of Nyoka
- This Time for Keeps
- Alona on the Sarong Seas
- Gambling Hell
- Lost Canyon
- Ships with Wings
- Arizona Stage Coach
- Girl Trouble
- A Tragedy at Midnight
- The Bashful Bachelor
- Hay Foot
- Sing Your Worries Away
- The Adventures of Martin Eden
- Courageous Mr. Penn
- Vienna Blood
- Kickin' the Conga Round
- Gopher Goofy
- Ukraine in Flames
- The Wife Takes a Flyer
- A Hull of a Mess
- The Omaha Trail
- Henry Aldrich, Editor
- Brooklyn Orchid
- Return to Yesterday
- La symphonie fantastique
- Katyi
- Captain Midnight
- Come on Danger
- Lågor i dunklet
- Ride Tonight!
- Red River Robin Hood
- A Gentleman at Heart
- Hobby Horse-Laffs
- Non ti pago!
- Nutty News
- Eagle Squadron
- Barney Bear's Victory Garden
- A Close Call for Ellery Queen
- Pirates of the Prairie
- Eyes of the Underworld
- The New Lot
- South of Santa Fe
- Sons of the Pioneers
- Sunset Serenade
- Rojo y negro
- All Out for 'V'
- Dr. Broadway
- South of the Border with Disney
- The McGuerins from Brooklyn
- Wildcat
- Shut My Big Mouth
- Twin Beds
- Broadway
- Below the Border
- Hillbilly Blitzkrieg
- Suomisen Ollin tempaus
- A Gentleman After Dark
- Beyond the Blue Horizon
- Ghost Town Law
- Derailed
- The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malay
- Land of the Open Range
- Sheriff of Sage Valley
- Sunset on the Desert
- Gang Busters
- Odessa in fiamme
- Flying Fortress
- Heart of the Golden West
- Romance on the Range
- Suspected Person
- The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
- The Old Chisholm Trail
- King Arthur Was a Gentleman
- Tornado
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
- Johnny Doughboy
- Hemp for Victory
- Wicked Duchess
- The Seventh Survivor
- Heart of the Rio Grande
- Flying with Music
- El baisano Jalil
- The United States Marine Band
- Bells of Capistrano
- Bandit Ranger
- Addio Kira!
- Secret Agent of Japan
- Don Winslow of the Navy
- The Benefactor
- Call Out the Marines
- The Boss of Big Town
- Army Surgeon
- Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
- Ridin' Down the Canyon
- Man from Headquarters
- Lettres d'amour
- Atlantic Convoy
- Gert and Daisy's Week-end
- Friendly Enemies
- Klondike Fury
- Wild Honey, or, How to Get Along Without a Ration Book
- A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
- Man from Cheyenne
- Call of the Canyon
- Texas to Bataan
- Miss V from Moscow
- Junior G-Men of the Air
- Scrap the Japs
- Thundering Hoofs
- Chips Off the Old Block
- Between Us Girls
- I Live on Danger
- USS VD: Ship of Shame
- Spy Ship
- Pierre of the Plains
- The Night Before the Divorce
- Ala-Arriba!
- The Dismissal
- Valentin the Good
- Doctor Glas
- Go to Blazes
- Western Mail
- Foreign Agent
- Down Texas Way
- Home in Wyomin'
- Don't Lie
- Riding the Wind
- Bengasi
- Simplet
- Stardust on the Sage
- Sealed Lips
- This Was Paris
- A Welcome to Britain
- Stagecoach Buckaroo
- Story of a Great Love
- Rock River Renegades
- There's Room Up Ahead
- Too Many Women
- L'assassin a peur la nuit
- War Dogs
- Sideral Cruises
- The Silver Bullet
- The Great Mr. Handel
- Wrecking Crew
- What's Cookin'
- Heroes Are Made
- The Missing Million
- A Pistol Shot
- Nevinost bez zastite
- Outlaws of Boulder Pass
- Bombay Clipper
- Boot Hill Bandits
- Deep in the Heart of Texas
- Novgorodtsy
- Ubiytsy vykhodyat na dorogu
- The Mysterious Rider
- Mr. Washington Goes to Town
- Wen die Götter lieben
- The Blue Veil
- Cowboy Serenade
- Prisoner of Japan
- The Daring Young Man
- West of the Law
- Valley of Hunted Men
- Riders of the West
- Stand by All Networks
- Einmal der liebe Herrgott sein
- Die mißbrauchten Liebesbriefe
- Lyckan kommer
- Tragic Night
- Boléro
- Behind the Eight Ball
- Fall In
- Nutty Pine Cabin
- Le marchand de notes
- Fari nella nebbia
- Overland Mail
- Are Husbands Necessary?
- The Balloon Goes Up
- Varaventtiili
- Get Hep to Love
- Thunder River Feud
- Trail Riders
- El hombre que se quiso matar
- Les affaires sont les affaires
- Gilberte de Courgenay
- Devil's Harvest
- The Phantom Plainsmen
- Today I Hang
- Dance Hall
- Lad from Our Town
- Doin' Their Bit
- Halfway to Shanghai
- The Secret Code
- Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
- La fortuna viene dal cielo
- G.P.U.
- Texas Trouble Shooters
- Remember Pearl Harbor
- Inside the Law
- Youth on Parade
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Caprices
- The Yanks Are Coming
- A Tornado in the Saddle
- Det æ'kke te å tru
- General von Döbeln
- Alibi
- Warsaw Ghetto
- Alfa Tau!
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Don Cesare di Bazan
- My Heart Belongs to Daddy
- Alexander Parkhomenko
- We Home Toilers
- Kuollut mies rakastuu
- Frk. Vildkat
- Madame Spy
- I 3 aquilotti
- North to the Klondike
- Little Joe, the Wrangler
- Sin Town
- Let the People Sing
- Ryba na suchu
- Drums of the Congo
- The Comedians
- Girls' Town
- Le journal tombe à cinq heures
- Vårat gäng
- Men of San Quentin
- The Heavenly Play
- Criminal Investigator
- Going to Press
- Szeretö fia, Péter
- Lady from Lisbon
- Lure of the Islands
- Give Out, Sisters
- How to Bridge a Gorge
- Marianela
- Queen of Broadway
- Avioliittoyhtiö
- Highways by Night
- Henry and Dizzy
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
- Jesus of Nazareth
- Onni pyörii
- A Light in the Window
- Gula kliniken
- Unexpected Riches
- Boss of Hangtown Mesa
- Tsubasa no gaika
- Giarabub
- A che servono questi quattrini?
- Junior Army
- Parachute Nurse
- Tre skojiga skojare
- Twisted Mistress
- Canal Zone
- High Over the Borders
- Prairie Pals
- That Other Woman
- The Great Impersonation
- Joan of Ozark
- Careful, Soft Shoulders
- Moonlight in Havana
- Inside Fighting China
- We Will Come Back
- The Stolen Sun
- King of the Mounties
- Tre glada tokar
- Novye pokhozhdeniya Shveyka
- Volshebnoye zerno
- Good-Bye Mr. Moth
- Story of a Night
- Somewhere in Camp
- Das große Spiel
- Mother Never Dies
- The Valley of Vanishing Men
- Secrets of a Co-Ed
- Riders of the Northland
- The Spirit of Stanford
- Shadows on the Sage
- Law and Order
- Arizona Roundup
- Correo de Indias
- Szíriusz
- Sabotage at Sea
- Niin se on, poijaat!
- Destination Unknown
- August järjestää kaiken
- Casanova farebbe così!
- Butch Minds the Baby
- Sweater Girl
- No Greater Sin
- Se io fossi onesto
- Thru Different Eyes
- Tough As They Come
- Rantasuon raatajat
- Puck
- Two in a Big City
- Anuschka
- Yli rajan
- Make Love to Me
- Who Is Hope Schuyler?
- Our Russian Front
- Rembrandt
- Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
- Le prince charmant
- Sleepytime Gal
- The World at War
- Giorno di nozze
- I gult och blått
- Mother Goose on the Loose
- Søren Søndervold
- Löjtnantshjärtan
- Front Line Kids
- Take Care of Ulla
- Yokel Boy
- Pigeon Patrol
- Night Shift
- Woodman, Spare That Tree
- Pontcarral, colonel d'empire
- El ángel negro
- Duke of the Navy
- New Towns for Old
- Jacaré
- Ballade i Nyhavn
- Song of Victory
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Love in Jalisco
- Secrets of the Underground
- Rover's Big Chance
- Halta Lottas krog
- A Man's World
- Kan doktorn komma?
- Rospiggar
- Fièvres
- Bob's Your Uncle
- King of the Stallions
- Carnaval en el trópico
- The Rangers Take Over
- La femme que j'ai le plus aimée
- Sun Over Klara
- Synnin puumerkki
- A Gentleman in Top Hat and Tails
- Boogie Woogie Sioux
- The Saint That Forged a Country
- Gert and Daisy Clean Up
- Hopeakihlajaiset
- We'll Smile Again
- Natekspressen P903
- Asking for Trouble
- The Bread
- Uuteen elämään
- Jenny und der Herr im Frack
- Rough on Rents
- L'arlésienne
- Ferry Pilot
- Diesel
- Scattergood Rides High
- Tanz mit dem Kaiser
- Malta G.C.
- Cuando viajan las estrellas
- Tumbleweed Trail
- Sexlingar
- Oi, aika vanha, kultainen...!
- Viaje sin destino
- Lykken kommer
- Baby på eventyr
- En trallande jänta
- Neljä naista
- Die heimliche Gräfin
- The Story of the Pope
- Férfihüség
- London Scrapbook
- Man glömmer ingenting
- La culpa del otro
- Rhythm Parade
- Wunder des Fliegens: Der Film eines deutschen Fliegers
- Olycksfågeln nr 13
- Rolling Down the Great Divide
- Halálos csók
- Andreas Schlüter
- L'amant de Bornéo
- Basant
- Tomorrow I'll Commit Suicide
- Duck Soup
- I Danced with Don Porfirio
- Hello, Annapolis
- Stinsen på Lyckås
- Et skud før midnat
- Fronttheater
- Jacobs stege
- Air Raid Warden
- En sjöman i frack
- Cinco fueron escogidos
- Violette nei capelli
- Partners in Crime
- The Big Shadow
- Die Sache mit Styx
- Cinderella Goes to a Party
- Miss Bonaparte
- Adventure in Blackmail
- Bünös vagyok!
- Flickan i fönstret mitt emot
- Talk About Jacqueline
- Bala Nagamma
- The Lone Rider in Cheyenne
- The Sombrero Kid
- The Life of Simon Bolivar
- The Virgin of Guadalupe
- A Woman Looks Back
- Schicksal
- Saint Maria
- Night Life in the Army
- Catene invisibili
- Life with Fido
- Post Haste
- Annette et la dame blonde
- Raiders of the West
- En Manaivi
- Huit hommes dans un château
- Vom Schicksal verweht
- Le lit à colonnes
- Házasság
- A régi nyár
- Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy
- Barnyard WAAC
- Regnen holdt op
- Leningrad v borbe
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 6
- El que tenga un amor
- Hochzeit auf Bärenhof
- La malquerida
- Girl of the Golden West
- A 2000 pengös férfi
- Kísértés
- Adventurer
- Tito's Guitar
- Alle mand paa dæk
- Himmelhunde
- Tordenskjold går i land
- Little Teacher of Workmen
- Paper Doll
- Fortunato
- Farliga vägar
- Vi kunde ha' det saa rart
- Uncensored
- Meine Frau Teresa
- Brüderlein fein
- The Trout
- Yankee Doodle Swing Shift
- Adolescencia
- Women Are Warriors
- The Mask of Nippon
- Rodeo Rhythm
- Was geschah in dieser Nacht
- Cat Meets Mouse
- Oh, Gentle Spring
- Builders
- In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself
- Carmela
- Ta' briller på
- Tyrannens Fald
- Kvinnan tar befälet
- Lady with the Light Gloves
- Leichte Muse
- El barbero prodigioso
- Al canto del cucù
- Livet på en pinne
- 100 miliónu zen
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
- Alejandra
- The Big Build-Up
- Mil estudiantes y una muchacha
- When the Ground Trembled
- The Night in Venice
- Silk, Blood and Sun
- Hedging
- Station Master
- The Journey
- Fallet Ingegerd Bremssen
- Fráter Loránd
- Giorni felici
- La condesa María
- Det är min musik
- La canción del plateado
- Tre, Pol and Pen
- Die Kellnerin Anna
- Viel Lärm um Nixi
- Ein Zug fährt ab
- King Midas, Junior
- Rätsel der Urwaldhölle
- The Countess of Castiglione
- Meine Freundin Josefine
- Las cinco noches de Adán
- Did You Ever See a Dream Talking
- ¿Quién te quiere a tí?
- La venganza del Charro Negro
- Death by Design
- Naar bønder elsker
- Filling the Gap
- He Surpassed
- Film and Reality
- Virgen de medianoche
- Prince Edward Island
- Zwischen Himmel und Erde
- All Work and No Pay
- Cooks and Crooks
- La femme perdue
- New Scotland
- Border Weave
- Feu sacré
- Regalo de reyes
- Civilón en Sierra Morena
- Menace of the Rising Sun
- Coal Face, Canada
- A Ride with Uncle Joe
- Broadway Big Shot
- This Is America Series No. 33-101: Private Smith of the U.S.A.
- Fünftausend Mark Belohnung
- Wenn du noch eine Heimat hast
- Stimme des Herzens
- So ein Früchtchen
- La abuelita
- 100,000 Cobbers
- Ham and Yeggs
- Sein Sohn
- Legión de héroes
- Ungdom i bojor
- Fable of the Fabrics
- Amanecer ranchero
- The Labor Front
- Down Our Street
- La Cité de Notre-Dame
- Flor de fango
- Los dos pilletes
- Retour au bonheur
- Work Party
- Common Ground
- Defeat Tuberculosis
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Hello! West Indies
- Proudly She Marches
- Scottish Mazurka
- Terre de nos aïeux
- La Chasse aux logis
- La principessa del sogno
- Tentazione
- La donna del peccato
- Morgondagens melodi
- Den voyny
- Suomenlahdelta Äänisjärvelle
- Dollari-miljoona
- Hangon motista Vienan kanavalle
- Two for the Money
- Feldzug im Osten
- Chasing the Blues
- Bajtársak
- Gay Nineties
- Shuffle Rhythm
- Lure of the Surf
- Swing's the Thing
- Serenade in Swing
- Swing Frolic
- Rainbow Rhythm
- Prices in Wartime
- Jivin' Jam Session
- Swingtime Blues
- Merry Madcaps
- Windbreaks on the Prairies
- Hero Worship
- Tune Time
- Inferior Decorator
- Canadian Patrol
- King of the Keyboard: A Great English Pianist, Arthur Dulay
- Tomorrow's World
- Heuzug im Allgäu
- Kirjailijoitamme
- Abu and the Poisoned Well
- There's a Future in It
- Great American Divide
- Haunted House
- Wings on Her Shoulder
- Divide and Conquer
- Fur Country
- Pirsch unter Wasser
- The Biter Bit
- Once We Were Four
- Fire, Clay & People
- New Home in the West
- Three Bears in a Boat
- Spatzen am Fliegerhimmel
- Miocárdio em Cultura: Potenciais de Ação
- Market Town
The Best Movies in 1942
Bambi
Released by Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Bambi" tells the tale of a young fawn navigating the intricacies of forest life alongside his friends. Beyond its enchanting animation and storytelling, the film gets into emotional themes like the loss of Bambi's mother, which remains one of the most poignant moments in film history. Its ability to blend beauty with deep emotional impact makes it a noteworthy achievement in animation.
Casablanca
Directed by Michael Curtiz, "Casablanca" is a piece of cinematic legend. Set against World War II's backdrop, the movie weaves together romance, drama, and suspense in the captivating city of Casablanca. With unforgettable performances by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, iconic lines, and a memorable score, "Casablanca" has etched its place in the hearts of film enthusiasts worldwide.
Cat People
Jacques Tourneur's "Cat People," produced by Val Lewton, is a pioneering horror film that broke away from the era's conventional approaches. The narrative centers around a woman's fear of transforming into a panther when emotionally aroused. Its innovative use of shadow and sound to imply terror, rather than explicitly showing it, has left a lasting influence on the horror genre, marking a notable departure from the typical horror film's reliance on visual shock.
This Gun for Hire
"This Gun for Hire," directed by Frank Tuttle, is a quintessential film noir featuring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Laird Cregar. The movie's dark allure, complex personalities, and elaborate storytelling typify the noir style burgeoning at the time. Its portrayal of moral ambiguity and a pessimistic worldview contribute to its standing as a classic within the genre.
The Major and the Minor
Billy Wilder's "The Major and the Minor" presents Ginger Rogers in a comedy brimming with wit and charm. The plot centers on Rogers' character, who masquerades as a child to purchase a half-price train ticket, leading to a series of humorous situations that explore themes of identity and romance. Wilder's directorial finesse shines through in the film's ability to maintain a light-hearted tone while touching on deeper subjects, showcasing his unique style and perspective on film-making.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1942
Notable Films of 1942
In the context of a world at war, Hollywood's output in 1942 offered audiences both an escape from and a reflection on their realities. Among the releases, several films stood out for their storytelling, artistry, and subsequent recognition.
- Casablanca emerged as a standout, later celebrating widespread acclaim, including Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. Despite its official national release in the United States in January 1943, its world premiere in 1942 warrants its inclusion in this year's cinematic milestones. The film's narrative, blending romance, intrigue, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of wartime Morocco, resonates as a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling.
- The Magnificent Ambersons, directed by Orson Welles, offered audiences a poignant look at the disintegration of a wealthy family amidst the backdrop of the American Industrial Revolution. Its narrative sophistication and technical prowess underline Welles' reputation as a filmmaker of deep insight and innovation.
- The Pride of the Yankees shared the story of Lou Gehrig, the renowned baseball player, with a biopic that balanced personal drama and sports heroism, demonstrating the power of cinema to immortalize American cultural figures.
- To Be or Not to Be tackled the dark comedy genre with its setting during the Nazi occupation of Poland, showcasing Hollywood's capacity to blend humor with serious wartime themes, thereby providing commentary on the absurdities of war.
Hollywood and World War II
The war years, specifically from 1942 through 1945, represented both a challenging and a lucrative phase for Hollywood. The industry navigated through these times with resilience, adapting to the demands and restrictions imposed by the war environment.
The Office of War Information (OWI) played a critical role during this period by aligning Hollywood's output with wartime propaganda needs. This collaboration aimed at bolstering morale and ensuring that the narratives on screen reinforced the values and objectives of the American war effort. The focus was on promoting the "American way of life" and depicting the nature of the enemy in ways that supported the Allied cause.
Despite the challenges, including a substantial drain on filmmaking talent due to the manpower shortage, Hollywood continued to produce films. This shortage affected all phases of the industry, especially production. The government's imposition of regulations, restrictions, and even shortages, like that on film stock, necessitated a reduction in the number of films produced. Yet, the industry's profitability soared, especially in 1946, as cinema became a primary form of entertainment for Americans, with two-thirds visiting movie theaters at least weekly.
Academy Awards and Achievements
The 14th Academy Awards, honoring films released in 1941 while being held in 1942, reflected the industry's capacity for excellence in the face of adversity. "How Green Was My Valley" took home the Best Picture award, marking a celebrated moment in cinema that year. The ceremony also saw "Sergeant York" receiving the most nominations, highlighting the industry's investment in stories that resonated with the wartime spirit and American values.