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This is a list of American films that were released in 1945. In that year, the film The Lost Weekend won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood S. Sylvan Simon Abbott and Costello, Lucille Ball, Rags Ragland Comedy MGM
Adventure Victor Fleming Clark Gable, Greer Garson, Joan Blondell Adventure MGM
Adventures of Kitty O'Day William Beaudine Jean Parker, Peter Cookson, Lorna Gray Mystery Monogram; sequel to 1944 film
Adventures of Rusty Paul Burnford Ted Donaldson, Margaret Lindsay, Conrad Nagel Drama Columbia
The Affairs of Susan William A. Seiter Joan Fontaine, George Brent, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy Paramount
Allotment Wives William Nigh Kay Francis, Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael Drama Monogram
Along Came Jones Stuart Heisler Gary Cooper, Loretta Young, William Demarest Western RKO
Along the Navajo Trail Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Estelita Rodriguez Western Republic
An Angel Comes to Brooklyn Leslie Goodwins Barbara Perry, Charles Kemper, Marguerite d'Alvarez Comedy Republic
Anchors Aweigh George Sidney Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly Musical MGM
And Then There Were None René Clair Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward Mystery 20th Century Fox. Written by Agatha Christie
Apology for Murder Sam Newfield Ann Savage, Hugh Beaumont, Russell Hicks Crime drama PRC
Arson Squad Lew Landers Frank Albertson, Robert Armstrong, Byron Foulger Crime PRC

B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Back to Bataan Edward Dmytryk John Wayne, Anthony Quinn, Beulah Bondi War RKO
Bad Men of the Border Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Armida, John Eldredge Western Universal
Bandits of the Badlands Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Forrest Taylor Western Republic
Bedside Manner Andrew L. Stone John Carroll, Ruth Hussey, Ann Rutherford Comedy United Artists
Behind City Lights John English Lynne Roberts, Peter Cookson, Jerome Cowan Drama Republic
A Bell for Adano Henry King Gene Tierney, John Hodiak, William Bendix War Drama 20th Century Fox
Bells of Rosarita Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Adele Mara Western Republic
The Bells of St. Mary's Leo McCarey Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, William Gargan Drama RKO. Sequel to Going My Way
Betrayal from the East William A. Berke Lee Tracy, Nancy Kelly, Regis Toomey War RKO
Between Two Women Willis Goldbeck Van Johnson, Gloria DeHaven, Marilyn Maxwell Drama MGM
Bewitched Arch Oboler Phyllis Thaxter, Edmund Gwenn, Addison Richards Drama MGM
Beyond the Pecos Lambert Hillyer Rod Cameron, Jennifer Holt, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
The Big Show-Off Howard Bretherton Arthur Lake, Dale Evans Comedy Republic
Black Market Babies William Beaudine Teala Loring, Kane Richmond Drama Monogram
Blazing the Western Trail Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Carole Mathews Western Columbia
Blonde from Brooklyn Del Lord Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick Comedy Columbia
Blonde Ransom William Beaudine Virginia Grey, Pinky Lee Drama Universal
Blood on the Sun Frank Lloyd James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney Drama United Artists
The Body Snatcher Robert Wise Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi Horror RKO
Border Badmen Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Lorraine Miller Western PRC
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion Arthur Dreifuss Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick Mystery Columbia
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous Arthur Dreifuss Chester Morris, Nina Foch Crime Columbia
Both Barrels Blazing Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Brewster's Millions Allan Dwan Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker, June Havoc Comedy United Artists
The Brighton Strangler Max Nosseck John Loder, June Duprez Crime drama RKO
Bring on the Girls Sidney Lanfield Veronica Lake, Marjorie Reynolds Comedy Paramount
The Bullfighters Malcolm St. Clair Laurel and Hardy Comedy 20th Century Fox

C

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Captain Eddie Lloyd Bacon Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari Drama 20th Century Fox
The Captain from Köpenick Richard Oswald Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian Comedy Film Classics
Captain Kidd Rowland V. Lee Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton Adventure United Artists
Captain Tugboat Annie Phil Rosen Jane Darwell, Edgar Kennedy Comedy Republic
The Caribbean Mystery Robert D. Webb James Dunn, Sheila Ryan Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Cheaters Joseph Kane Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke Comedy Republic
The Cherokee Flash Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling, Tom London Western Republic
The Chicago Kid Frank McDonald Don "Red" Barry, Otto Kruger Crime Republic
China Sky Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Ruth Warrick, Ellen Drew War drama RKO
China's Little Devils Monta Bell Harry Carey, Paul Kelly War Monogram
Christmas in Connecticut Peter Godfrey Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Reginald Gardiner, Sydney Greenstreet Comedy Warner Bros.; Remade in 1992
Circumstantial Evidence John Larkin Lloyd Nolan, Michael O'Shea, Trudy Marshall Crime 20th Century Fox
The Cisco Kid Returns John P. McCarthy Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga Western Monogram. Cisco Kid series.
The Clock Vincente Minnelli Judy Garland, Robert Walker Drama MGM
Club Havana Edgar G. Ulmer Margaret Lindsay, Tom Neal, Lita Baron Mystery PRC
Code of the Lawless Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams Western Universal
Colorado Pioneers R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Come Out Fighting William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Billy Benedict Comedy Monogram
Confidential Agent Herman Shumlin Charles Boyer, Lauren Bacall Spy Warner Bros.
Conflict Curtis Bernhardt Humphrey Bogart, Alexis Smith, Sydney Greenstreet Suspense Warner Bros.
The Corn Is Green Irving Rapper Bette Davis, Joan Lorring, John Dall Drama Warner Bros.; Remade in 1979
Cornered Edward Dmytryk Dick Powell, Walter Slezak Film noir RKO
Corpus Christi Bandits Wallace Grissell Allan Lane, Helen Talbot Western Republic
Counter-Attack Zoltan Korda Paul Muni, Marguerite Chapman, Larry Parks War Columbia
The Crime Doctor's Courage George Sherman Warner Baxter, Hillary Brooke Mystery Columbia. One of series
Crime Doctor's Warning William Castle Warner Baxter, Dusty Anderson Mystery Columbia
Crime, Inc. Lew Landers Leo Carrillo, Tom Neal, Martha Tilton, Lionel Atwill Thriller PRC
The Crimson Canary John Hoffman Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, Steven Geray Mystery Universal

D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Dakota Joseph Kane John Wayne, Vera Ralston Western Republic;
The Daltons Ride Again Ray Taylor Lon Chaney Jr., Alan Curtis, Martha O'Driscoll Western Universal
Dangerous Intruder Vernon Keays Veda Ann Borg, Charles Arnt Crime PRC
Dangerous Partners Edward L. Cahn Signe Hasso, James Craig Crime MGM
Danger Signal Robert Florey Faye Emerson, Zachary Scott Crime Warner Bros.
Delightfully Dangerous Arthur Lubin Jane Powell, Ralph Bellamy, Constance Moore Musical United Artists
Detour Edgar G. Ulmer Tom Neal, Ann Savage Film noir PRC
Diamond Horseshoe George Seaton Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Phil Silvers Musical 20th Century Fox
Dick Tracy William A. Berke Morgan Conway, Anne Jeffreys, Mike Mazurki Mystery RKO. Based on comic strip
Dillinger Max Nosseck Lawrence Tierney, Anne Jeffreys Biography, Crime Monogram
Divorce William Nigh Kay Francis, Bruce Cabot, Helen Mack Drama Monogram
Docks of New York Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall Comedy Monogram
Doll Face Lewis Seiler Vivian Blaine, Carmen Miranda, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Dolly Sisters Irving Cummings Betty Grable, June Haver, John Payne Musical 20th Century Fox
Don Juan Quilligan Frank Tuttle William Bendix, Phil Silvers Comedy 20th Century Fox
Don't Fence Me In John English Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
Duffy's Tavern Hal Walker Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Paulette Goddard, Alan Ladd, Dorothy Lamour Comedy Paramount

E

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Eadie Was a Lady Arthur Dreifuss Ann Miller, Jeff Donnell Musical Columbia
Earl Carroll Vanities Joseph Santley Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore, Eve Arden Musical Republic
Easy to Look At Ford Beebe Gloria Jean, Kirby Grant, Eric Blore Musical Universal
The Enchanted Cottage John Cromwell Robert Young, Dorothy McGuire Romantic comedy RKO
The Enchanted Forest Lew Landers Edmund Lowe, Brenda Joyce Family PRC
Enemy of the Law Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Kay Hughes Western PRC
Escape in the Desert Edward A. Blatt Jean Sullivan, Philip Dorn, Irene Manning Drama Warner Bros.
Escape in the Fog Budd Boetticher Otto Kruger, Nina Foch Film noir Columbia
Eve Knew Her Apples Will Jason Ann Miller, William Wright Musical comedy Columbia

F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Falcon in San Francisco Joseph H. Lewis Tom Conway, Rita Corday Mystery RKO
Fallen Angel Otto Preminger Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell Film noir 20th Century Fox;
Fashion Model William Beaudine Robert Lowery, Marjorie Weaver, Tim Ryan Film noir Monogram
The Fatal Witness Lesley Selander Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, Barbara Everest Crime Republic
Fighting Bill Carson Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Kay Hughes Western PRC
First Yank into Tokyo Gordon Douglas Tom Neal, Barbara Hale War RKO
Flame of Barbary Coast Joseph Kane John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut Western Republic
Flame of the West Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Joan Woodbury Western Monogram
Flaming Bullets Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien Western PRC
Fog Island Terry O. Morse George Zucco, Lionel Atwill Mystery PRC
Follow That Woman Lew Landers William Gargan, Nancy Kelly Comedy Paramount
Forever Yours William Nigh Gale Storm, C. Aubrey Smith, Conrad Nagel Drama Monogram
Frisco Sal George Waggner Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey Western Universal
Frontier Feud Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Frontier Fugitives Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Lorraine Miller Western PRC
Frontier Gal Charles Lamont Yvonne de Carlo, Rod Cameron Western Universal
The Frozen Ghost Harold Young Lon Chaney Jr., Elena Verdugo, Evelyn Ankers, Douglas Dumbrille Horror Universal

G

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
A Game of Death Robert Wise Audrey Long, John Loder Horror RKO
Gangs of the Waterfront George Blair Stephanie Bachelor, Robert Armstrong Crime Republic
Gangster's Den Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
The Gay Senorita Arthur Dreifuss Jinx Falkenburg, Jim Bannon Comedy Columbia
G. I. Honeymoon Phil Karlson Gale Storm, Arline Judge Comedy Monogram
George White's Scandals Felix E. Feist Joan Davis, Jack Haley Musical RKO
Getting Gertie's Garter Allan Dwan Dennis O'Keefe, Marie McDonald, Barry Sullivan Comedy United Artists
The Girl of the Limberlost Mel Ferrer (as Melchor G. Ferrer) Ruth Nelson, Gloria Holden Drama Columbia
Girls of the Big House George Archainbaud Lynne Roberts, Virginia Christine Crime drama Republic
God Is My Co-Pilot Robert Florey Dennis Morgan, Dane Clark, Raymond Massey War Warner Bros.
The Great Flamarion Anthony Mann Eric von Stroheim, Mary Beth Hughes Film noir Republic
The Great John L. Frank Tuttle Linda Darnell, Barbara Britton, Greg McClure Biopic United Artists
Great Stagecoach Robbery Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Grissly's Millions John English Virginia Grey Suspense Republic
Guest Wife Sam Wood Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche Comedy United Artists
Gun Smoke Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
A Guy, a Gal and a Pal Budd Boetticher Ross Hunter, Lynn Merrick Comedy Columbia

H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Hangover Square John Brahm Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders Drama 20th Century Fox
Having Wonderful Crime A. Edward Sutherland Pat O'Brien, George Murphy Comedy RKO
Here Come the Co-Eds Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Peggy Ryan Comedy Universal
Her Highness and the Bellboy Richard Thorpe Hedy Lamarr, Robert Walker Romantic comedy MGM
Her Lucky Night Edward Lilley Martha O'Driscoll, Andrews Sisters Musical Universal
The Hidden Eye Richard Whorf Edward Arnold, Frances Rafferty Mystery MGM
High Powered William Berke Phyllis Brooks, Robert Lowery Drama Paramount
His Brother's Ghost Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Hit the Hay Del Lord Judy Canova, Ross Hunter, Gloria Holden Comedy Columbia
Hitchhike to Happiness Joseph Santley Al Pearce, Dale Evans Musical Republic
Hold That Blonde George Marshall Eddie Bracken, Veronica Lake, Albert Dekker Comedy Paramount
Hollywood and Vine Alexis Thurn-Taxis Wanda McKay, James Ellison Comedy PRC
Honeymoon Ahead Reginald Le Borg Allan Jones, Grace McDonald Comedy Universal
The Horn Blows at Midnight Raoul Walsh Jack Benny, Alexis Smith Comedy Warner Bros.
Hotel Berlin Peter Godfrey Faye Emerson, Raymond Massey, Andrea King, Peter Lorre Drama Warner Bros.
House of Dracula Erle C. Kenton Lon Chaney, John Carradine, Onslow Stevens Martha O'Driscoll, Skelton Knaggs Horror Universal
The House on 92nd Street Henry Hathaway Lloyd Nolan, Signe Hasso, William Eythe Drama 20th Century Fox
How Doooo You Do!!! Ralph Murphy Bert Gordon, Harry von Zell, Cheryl Walker Comedy PRC

I

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Love a Bandleader Del Lord Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Leslie Brooks Musical comedy Columbia
I Love a Mystery Henry Levin George Macready, Nina Foch Drama Columbia
Identity Unknown Walter Colmes Richard Arlen, Cheryl Walker Drama Republic
I'll Remember April Harold Young Gloria Jean, Kirby Grant Comedy crime Universal
I'll Tell the World Leslie Goodwins Lee Tracy, Brenda Joyce, June Preisser Comedy Universal
In Old New Mexico Phil Rosen Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga Western Monogram. Cisco Kid series.
Incendiary Blonde George Marshall Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald Biography Paramount. Story of Texas Guinan
Isle of the Dead Mark Robson Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew Horror RKO
It Happened in Harlem Bud Pollard Chris Columbus Musical comedy All-American News
It's a Pleasure William A. Seiter Sonja Henie, Michael O'Shea Musical RKO
It's in the Bag! Richard Wallace Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Don Ameche Comedy United Artists

J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Jade Mask Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland Mystery Monogram
Jealousy Gustav Machaty John Loder, Jane Randolph Suspense Republic
Johnny Angel Edwin L. Marin George Raft, Claire Trevor Drama RKO
The Jungle Captive Harold Young Otto Kruger, Amelita Ward Horror Universal
Junior Miss George Seaton Peggy Ann Garner, Faye Emerson Comedy 20th Century Fox

K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Keep Your Powder Dry Edward Buzzell Lana Turner, Laraine Day, Susan Peters Drama MGM
The Kid Sister Sam Newfield Roger Pryor, Constance Worth Comedy PRC
Kiss and Tell Richard Wallace Shirley Temple, Jerome Courtland, Walter Abel, Robert Benchley Comedy Columbia
Kitty Mitchell Leisen Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Patric Knowles Drama Paramount

L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Lady Confesses Sam Newfield Mary Beth Hughes, Hugh Beaumont Film Noir PRC
Lady on a Train Charles David Deanna Durbin, Ralph Bellamy Film noir Universal
Lawless Empire Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Leave Her to Heaven John M. Stahl Gene Tierney, Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Vincent Price Film noir 20th Century Fox; 4 Oscar nominations
Leave It to Blondie Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Comedy Columbia
Let's Go Steady Del Lord Jackie Moran, June Preisser Musical Columbia
Life with Blondie Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Comedy Columbia
Lightning Raiders Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Lone Texas Ranger Spencer Gordon Bennet Wild Bill Elliott, Helen Talbot Western Republic
The Lonesome Trail Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Lorraine Miller Western Monogram
The Lost Trail Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Lost Weekend Billy Wilder Ray Milland, Jane Wyman Drama Paramount; winner of 4 Academy Awards
Love, Honor and Goodbye Albert S. Rogell Virginia Bruce, Nils Asther Comedy Republic
Love Letters William Dieterle Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten Drama Paramount

M

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Main Street After Dark Edward L. Cahn Edward Arnold, Dorothy Morris Drama MGM
Mama Loves Papa Frank R. Strayer Leon Errol Comedy RKO
Man Alive Ray Enright Pat O'Brien, Ellen Drew Comedy RKO
The Man in Half Moon Street Ralph Murphy Helen Walker, Nils Asther Drama Paramount
The Man from Oklahoma Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
The Man Who Walked Alone Christy Cabanne Kay Aldridge, Dave O'Brien Mystery PRC
Marked for Murder Elmer Clifton Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien Western PRC
Marshal of Laredo R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Masquerade in Mexico Mitchell Leisen Dorothy Lamour, Patric Knowles, Ann Dvorak Musical Paramount
A Medal for Benny Irving Pichel Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova Drama Paramount
Men in Her Diary Charles Barton Peggy Ryan, Jon Hall Comedy Universal
Mexicana Alfred Santell Tito Guízar, Constance Moore Musical Republic
Midnight Manhunt William C. Thomas William Gargan, Ann Savage Film noir Paramount
Mildred Pierce Michael Curtiz Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Ann Blyth, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden Film noir Warner Bros. From book by James M. Cain; Oscar for Crawford
The Missing Corpse Albert Herman J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph Mystery PRC
Molly and Me Lewis Seiler Gracie Fields, Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall Musical comedy 20th Century Fox
Mr. Muggs Rides Again Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall Comedy Monogram
Murder, He Says George Marshall Fred MacMurray, Helen Walker Mystery Paramount
My Name Is Julia Ross Joseph H. Lewis Nina Foch, Dame May Whitty Film noir Columbia

N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Navajo Kid Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Caren Marsh Western PRC
The Navajo Trail Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Naughty Nineties Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Alan Curtis, Lois Collier Comedy Universal
Night Club Girl Edward F. Cline Vivian Austin, Judy Clark Comedy Universal
Nob Hill Henry Hathaway George Raft, Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine Drama 20th Century Fox
Northwest Trail Derwin Abrahams Bob Steele, Joan Woodbury Western Lippert

O

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Objective, Burma! Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, William Prince War Warner Bros.
On Stage Everybody Jean Yarbrough Jack Oakie, Peggy Ryan Musical Universal
Oregon Trail Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes Roy Rowland Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O'Brien Drama MGM
Out of the Depths D. Ross Lederman Jim Bannon, Ross Hunter War Columbia
Out of This World Hal Walker Veronica Lake, Eddie Bracken, Diana Lynn, Cass Daley Comedy Paramount
Outlaws of the Rockies Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Carole Mathews, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Over 21 Charles Vidor Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn Comedy Columbia

P

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Pan-Americana John H. Auer Phillip Terry, Eve Arden Romance RKO
Pardon My Past Leslie Fenton Fred MacMurray, Marguerite Chapman Comedy Columbia
Paris Underground Gregory Ratoff Constance Bennett, Gracie Fields, George Rigaud Drama United Artists
Patrick the Great Frank Ryan Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Eve Arden Comedy Universal
Penthouse Rhythm Edward F. Cline Kirby Grant, Lois Collier, Eric Blore Comedy Universal
The Phantom of 42nd Street Albert Herman Dave O'Brien, Kay Aldridge, Alan Mowbray Mystery PRC
Phantom of the Plains Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming Western Republic
The Phantom Speaks John English Richard Arlen, Lynne Roberts Horror Republic
The Picture of Dorian Gray Albert Lewin George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Peter Lawford Suspense MGM
Pillow of Death Wallace Fox Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce Horror Universal
Pillow to Post Vincent Sherman Ida Lupino, Sydney Greenstreet Comedy Warner Bros.
The Power of the Whistler Lew Landers Richard Dix, Janis Carter Mystery Columbia
Prairie Rustlers Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Evelyn Finley Western PRC
Pride of the Marines Delmer Daves John Garfield, Eleanor Parker, Dane Clark War Biography Warner Bros.
Prison Ship Arthur Dreifuss Nina Foch, Robert Lowery War Columbia
Pursuit to Algiers Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Mystery Universal. Sherlock Holmes

R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Radio Stars on Parade Leslie Goodwins Brown and Carney, Frances Langford Comedy RKO
Renegades of the Rio Grande Howard Bretherton Rod Cameron, Jennifer Holt Western Universal
The Return of the Durango Kid Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Jean Stevens Western Columbia
Rhapsody in Blue Irving Rapper Robert Alda, Alexis Smith Biography Warner Bros. Story of George Gershwin
Rhythm Round-Up Vernon Keays Ken Curtis, Cheryl Walker Western, Musical Columbia
Riders of the Dawn Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Sarah Padden Western Monogram
River Gang Charles David Gloria Jean, John Qualen Crime Universal
Road to Alcatraz Nick Grinde Robert Lowery, June Storey Crime Republic
Rockin' in the Rockies Vernon Keays The Three Stooges, Mary Beth Hughes Western, Musical Columbia
Rough Riders of Cheyenne Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
Rough Ridin' Justice Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Roughly Speaking Michael Curtiz Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson Comedy, Drama Warner Bros.
Rough, Tough and Ready Del Lord Chester Morris, Victor McLaglen, Jean Rogers, Veda Ann Borg Action Columbia
A Royal Scandal Otto Preminger Tallulah Bankhead, Charles Coburn, Anne Baxter, Vincent Price Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rustlers' Hideout Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patti McCarty Western PRC
Rustlers of the Badlands Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Carla Balenda Western Columbia

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Saddle Serenade Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Jack Ingram Western Monogram
Sagebrush Heroes Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Constance Worth Western Columbia
Salome, Where She Danced Charles Lamont Yvonne De Carlo, Rod Cameron, Walter Slezak Drama Universal
The Sailor Takes a Wife Richard Whorf Robert Walker, June Allyson Comedy MGM
Salty O'Rourke Raoul Walsh Alan Ladd, Gail Russell Drama Paramount
San Antonio Robert Florey Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, S. Z. Sakall Western Warner Bros.
Santa Fe Saddlemates Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling Western Republic
Saratoga Trunk Sam Wood Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Flora Robson Drama, Romance, Western Warner Bros.
Scared Stiff Frank McDonald Jack Haley, Ann Savage Mystery Paramount
Scarlet Street Fritz Lang Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett Film noir Universal
The Scarlet Clue Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland Mystery Monogram
Scotland Yard Investigator George Blair C. Aubrey Smith, Erich von Stroheim Crime Republic
Secrets of a Sorority Girl Frank Wisbar Rick Vallin, Ray Walker Crime PRC
See My Lawyer Edward F. Cline Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Grace McDonald Comedy Universal
Senorita from the West Frank Strayer Allan Jones, Bonita Granville Western comedy Universal
Sensation Hunters Christy Cabanne Doris Merrick, Robert Lowery Drama Monogram
Shadows of Death Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
Shadow of Terror Lew Landers Richard Fraser, Cy Kendall Thriller PRC
Shady Lady George Waggner Charles Coburn, Ginny Simms Comedy Universal
The Shanghai Cobra Phil Karlson Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Joan Barclay Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Sheriff of Cimarron Yakima Canutt Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling Western Republic
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh Mystery Universal
She Gets Her Man Erle C. Kenton Joan Davis, William Gargan, Vivian Austin Comedy Universal
She Went to the Races Willis Goldbeck James Craig, Frances Gifford, Ava Gardner, Edmund Gwenn Comedy MGM
She Wouldn't Say Yes Alexander Hall Rosalind Russell, Lee Bowman, Adele Jergens Comedy Columbia
Sing Me a Song of Texas Vernon Keays Rosemary Lane, Tom Tyler Western Columbia
Sing Your Way Home Anthony Mann Jack Haley, Marcy McGuire Musical RKO
Snafu Jack Moss Robert Benchley, Barbara Jo Allen Comedy Columbia
Son of Lassie S. Sylvan Simon June Lockhart, Peter Lawford Family, Drama MGM
A Song for Miss Julie William Rowland Shirley Ross Musical Republic
Song of Mexico James A. Fitzpatrick Adele Mara, Edgar Barrier Musical Republic
Song of Old Wyoming Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Sarah Padden Western PRC
Song of the Prairie Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, June Storey, Jeff Donnell Western Columbia
Song of the Sarong Harold Young William Gargan, Nancy Kelly Adventure Universal
A Song to Remember Charles Vidor Cornel Wilde, Merle Oberon, Paul Muni Biography Columbia. Story of Frédéric Chopin
South of the Rio Grande Lambert Hillyer Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga, Lillian Molieri Western Monogram
The Southerner Jean Renoir Zachary Scott, Betty Field Drama United Artists
The Spanish Main Frank Borzage Maureen O'Hara, Paul Henreid Adventure RKO
Spellbound Alfred Hitchcock Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Leo G. Carroll Suspense United Artists
The Spider Robert D. Webb Richard Conte, Faye Marlowe, Cara Williams Film noir 20th Century Fox
A Sporting Chance George Blair Jane Randolph, Edward Gargan Drama Republic
Springtime in Texas Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore Western Monogram
Stagecoach Outlaws Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John Western PRC
State Fair Walter Lang Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Fay Bainter Musical comedy 20th Century Fox. Also filmed in 1933 and 1962
Steppin' in Society Alexander Esway Edward Everett Horton, Gladys George, Ruth Terry Comedy Republic
The Stork Club Hal Walker Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald Musical Paramount
The Story of G.I. Joe William Wellman Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum War United Artists. 4 Oscar nominations
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Robert Siodmak George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ella Raines Film noir Universal
Strange Holiday Arch Oboler Claude Rains, Barbara Bates Drama PRC
Strange Illusion Edgar G. Ulmer Jimmy Lydon, Warren William, Sally Eilers Film noir PRC
The Strange Mr. Gregory Phil Rosen Edmund Lowe, Jean Rogers Mystery Monogram
Stranger from Santa Fe Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Sudan John Rawlins Maria Montez, Jon Hall Adventure Universal
Sunbonnet Sue Ralph Murphy Gale Storm, Phil Regan, Alan Mowbray Musical comedy Monogram
Sunset in El Dorado Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans Western Republic
Swingin' on a Rainbow William Beaudine Jane Frazee, Harry Langdon Comedy Republic
Swing Out, Sister Edward C. Lilley Rod Cameron, Billie Burke Musical Universal

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tarzan and the Amazons Kurt Neumann Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, Johnny Sheffield Adventure RKO
Tell It to a Star Frank McDonald Ruth Terry, Robert Livingston, Alan Mowbray Musical Republic
Ten Cents a Dance Will Jason Jane Frazee, Mark Roberts, Joan Woodbury Musical Columbia
Texas Panhandle Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Carolina Cotton, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
That Night with You William A. Seiter Franchot Tone, Susanna Foster, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal[1]
That's the Spirit Charles Lamont Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, June Vincent Comedy Universal
There Goes Kelly Phil Karlson Jackie Moran, Wanda McKay, Sidney Miller Comedy [2] Monogram
They Were Expendable John Ford John Wayne, Robert Montgomery, Donna Reed War MGM
The Thin Man Goes Home Richard Thorpe William Powell, Myrna Loy, Gloria DeHaven Mystery, Comedy MGM, 5th of series
This Love of Ours William Dieterle Merle Oberon, Claude Rains Romance Universal
This Man's Navy William Wellman Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, Jan Clayton Drama MGM
Those Endearing Young Charms Lewis Allen Robert Young, Laraine Day Comedy RKO
A Thousand and One Nights Alfred E. Green Cornel Wilde, Phil Silvers Fantasy Columbia
The Three Caballeros Norm Ferguson Animation RKO, Disney
Three in the Saddle Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Lorraine Miller Western PRC
Three's a Crowd Dane Lussier Pamela Blake, Gertrude Michael Mystery Republic
Thrill of a Romance Richard Thorpe Van Johnson, Esther Williams, Frances Gifford Romance MGM
Thunderhead, Son of Flicka Louis King Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson Drama, Family, Western 20th Century Fox
The Tiger Woman Philip Ford Adele Mara, Peggy Stewart Crime Republic
Tonight and Every Night Victor Saville Rita Hayworth, Lee Bowman, Janet Blair Drama Columbia. 2 Oscar nominations
Too Young to Know Frederick de Cordova Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton, Dolores Moran Drama Warner Bros.
The Topeka Terror Howard Bretherton Allan Lane, Linda Stirling Western Republic
Trail of Kit Carson Lesley Selander Allan Lane, Helen Talbot Western Republic
Trail to Vengeance Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams Western Universal
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Elia Kazan Dorothy McGuire, James Dunn Drama 20th Century Fox. From novel by Betty Smith; Oscar for Dunn; Remade in 1974
Trouble Chasers Lew Landers Billy Gilbert, Gloria Marlen Comedy Monogram
Twice Blessed Harry Beaumont Lee and Lyn Wilde, Gail Patrick Comedy MGM
Two O'Clock Courage Anthony Mann Tom Conway, Ann Rutherford Film noir RKO

U

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Under Western Skies Jean Yarbrough Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr. Western Universal
The Unseen Lewis Allen Gail Russell, Joel McCrea Thriller Paramount
Utah John English Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Peggy Stewart Western Republic

V

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Valley of Decision Tay Garnett Greer Garson, Gregory Peck Drama MGM
The Vampire's Ghost Lesley Selander John Abbott, Adele Mara, Peggy Stewart Horror Republic
Voice of the Whistler William Castle Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick Mystery Columbia

W

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Wagon Wheels Westward R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Linda Stirling Western Republic
A Walk in the Sun Lewis Milestone Dana Andrews, Richard Conte War drama 20th Century Fox
Wanderer of the Wasteland Wallace Grissell and Edward Killy James Warren, Audrey Long Western RKO
Week-End at the Waldorf Robert Z. Leonard Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon Romantic comedy MGM
West of the Pecos Edward Killy Robert Mitchum, Barbara Hale Western RKO
What a Blonde Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol, Elaine Riley, Veda Ann Borg Comedy RKO
What Next, Corporal Hargrove? Richard Thorpe Robert Walker, Keenan Wynn, Jean Porter Comedy MGM
Where Do We Go from Here? Gregory Ratoff Fred MacMurray, Joan Leslie Musical 20th Century Fox
White Pongo Sam Newfield Richard Fraser, Maris Wrixon Adventure PRC
Why Girls Leave Home William Berke Lola Lane, Pamela Blake Drama PRC
Wildfire Robert Emmett Tansey Bob Steele, Sterling Holloway Western Lippert
Within These Walls H. Bruce Humberstone Thomas Mitchell, Mary Anderson Drama 20th Century Fox
Without Love Harold S. Bucquet Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn Comedy MGM
The Woman in Green Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce Mystery Universal. Sherlock Holmes
The Woman Who Came Back Walter Colmes Nancy Kelly, John Loder Comedy Republic
Wonder Man H. Bruce Humberstone Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo Comedy RKO

Y

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Yolanda and the Thief Vincente Minnelli Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Frank Morgan Musical comedy MGM
You Came Along John Farrow Lizabeth Scott, Robert Cummings Comedy Paramount. Screenplay by Ayn Rand
Youth on Trial Budd Boetticher Cora Sue Collins, Robert B. Williams Drama Columbia

Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Ziegfeld Follies Vincente Minnelli Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland Musical revue MGM
Zombies on Broadway Gordon Douglas Bela Lugosi, Anne Jeffreys Horror comedy RKO

Documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
6th Marine Division on Okinawa Harlon Block Documentary Oscar-nominated film on Battle of Okinawa
Appointment in Tokyo Jack Hively Documentary produced by Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps
The Battle of San Pietro John Huston Mark W. Clark, John Huston (narrator) Documentary Short subject
Death Mills Billy Wilder Documentary
Fury in the Pacific Documentary U.S. Armed Forces
Here Is Germany Frank Capra Documentary U.S. military propaganda
The House I Live In Mervyn LeRoy Frank Sinatra Documentary 10 minutes
The Last Bomb Documentary U.S. military propaganda
Mom and Dad Documentary Hygiene film
Mr. and Mrs. America Documentary produced by U.S. Treasury
The Nazi Plan George Stevens Documentary
Saga of the Franklin War, Documentary U.S. Navy production
Target Invisible Documentary U.S. Treasury film
To the Shores of Iwo Jima War Documentary
Topaz War documentary
The True Glory Carol Reed War documentary
War Comes to America War documentary
Your Job In Germany War, Documentary

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Brenda Starr, Reporter Wallace Fox Joan Woodbury Serial Columbia
Federal Operator 99 Helen Talbot, Lorna Gray Serial Republic
Jungle Queen Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Ruth Roman Serial Universal
Jungle Raiders Lesley Selander Veda Ann Borg, Kane Richmond Serial Universal
Manhunt of Mystery Island 3 directors Linda Stirling, Richard Bailey Serial 15 parts
The Master Key Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Milburn Stone Serial
The Purple Monster Strikes Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon Dennis Moore Adventure Serial
The Royal Mounted Rides Again Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Bill Kennedy, Milburn Stone Serial Universal
Secret Agent X-9 Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Lloyd Bridges, Keye Luke Serial Universal
Strange Confession John Hoffman Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce Serial Universal
Who's Guilty? Wallace Grissell Robert Kent, Amelita Ward Serial Columbia

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Booby Dupes Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Draftee Daffy Bob Clampett Daffy Duck Animated Warner Bros.
Flirty Birdy Animated
The Friendly Ghost I. Sparber Casper Animated
Hare Tonic Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hare Trigger Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Herr Meets Hare Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hockey Homicide Jack Kinney Goofy Animated Disney
Idiots Deluxe Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
If a Body Meets a Body Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
Intelligence and the Japanese Civilian Propaganda
Know Your Enemy: Japan Propaganda
Life with Feathers Friz Freleng Tweety, Sylvester Animated
Micro-Phonies Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short Columbia
The Mouse Comes to Dinner Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
My Japan Propaganda
Okinawa Bulletins War propaganda
Our Job in Japan War propaganda
Quiet Please! Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated
Remember These Faces War propaganda Filmed by U.S. Navy
The Stilwell Road Narrated by Ronald Reagan War propaganda
The Story of the 14th Air Force
Swing Shift Cinderella Tex Avery Animated MGM
A Tale of Two Mice Frank Tashlin Animated
Tee for Two Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated
Three Pests in a Mess Del Lord The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia Pictures
The Town Josef von Sternberg War propaganda
Wings for This Man Narrated by Ronald Reagan War propaganda

See also

References

  1. ^ "That Night with You (1945)". BFI. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "There Goes Kelly (1945) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.

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