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A list of American films released in 1946.

The Best Years of Our Lives won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Abie's Irish Rose A. Edward Sutherland Michael Chekhov, Joanne Dru, J.M. Kerrigan Comedy United Artists. Remake of 1928 film
Abilene Town Edwin L. Marin Randolph Scott, Ann Dvorak, Rhonda Fleming, Western United Artists
Accomplice Walter Colmes Richard Arlen, Veda Ann Borg, Tom Dugan Crime PRC
Affairs of Geraldine George Blair Jane Withers, Jimmy Lydon, Raymond Walburn Comedy Republic
Alias Billy the Kid Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Alias Mr. Twilight John Sturges Trudy Marshall, Gigi Perreau, Lloyd Corrigan Drama Columbia
Ambush Trail Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, Charles King Western PRC
Angel on My Shoulder Archie Mayo Paul Muni, Anne Baxter, Claude Rains Fantasy United Artists
Anna and the King of Siam John Cromwell Irene Dunne, Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell Drama 20th Century Fox
Avalanche Irving Allen Bruce Cabot, Roscoe Karns, Helen Mowery Crime PRC

B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Bachelor's Daughters Andrew L. Stone Claire Trevor, Gail Russell, Ann Dvorak Comedy United Artists
Bad Bascomb S. Sylvan Simon Wallace Beery, Margaret O'Brien, Marjorie Main Western MGM
Badman's Territory Tim Whelan Randolph Scott, Ann Richards, George "Gabby" Hayes Western RKO
The Bamboo Blonde Anthony Mann Frances Langford, Ralph Edwards, Iris Adrian Musical RKO
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest George Sherman, Henry Levin Cornel Wilde, Anita Louise, Jill Esmond Adventure Columbia
The Beast with Five Fingers Robert Florey Robert Alda, Andrea King, Peter Lorre Horror Warner Bros.
Beauty and the Bandit William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Ramsay Ames, Martin Garralaga Western Monogram
Because of Him Richard Wallace Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton, Franchot Tone Musical Universal
Bedlam Mark Robson Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, Richard Fraser Thriller RKO
Behind Green Lights Otto Brower Carole Landis, William Gargan, Mary Anderson Drama 20th Century Fox
Behind the Mask Phil Karlson Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, Dorothea Kent Mystery Monogram
Below the Deadline William Beaudine Warren Douglas, Ramsay Ames, Jan Wiley Drama Monogram
The Best Years of Our Lives William Wyler Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews Drama RKO. Academy Award for Best Picture
Betty Co-Ed Arthur Dreifuss Jean Porter, Shirley Mills, Jackie Moran Musical Columbia
Beware Bud Pollard Louis Jordan, Frank H. Wilson, Emory Richardson Drama Astor
The Big Sleep Howard Hawks Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Martha Vickers Film noir Warner Bros.
Black Angel Roy William Neill Dan Duryea, June Vincent, Peter Lorre Film noir Universal
Black Beauty Max Nosseck Mona Freeman, Richard Denning, Evelyn Ankers Family 20th Century Fox
Blonde Alibi Will Jason Tom Neal, Martha O'Driscoll, Donald MacBride Thriller Universal
Blonde for a Day Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Kathryn Adams, Cy Kendall Crime PRC
Blondie Knows Best Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Steven Geray Comedy Columbia
Blondie's Lucky Day Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Jonathan Hale Comedy Columbia
The Blue Dahlia George Marshall Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Hugh Beaumont Film noir Paramount
Blue Skies Stuart Heisler Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield Musical Paramount
Border Bandits Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Rosa del Rosario Western Monogram
Boston Blackie and the Law D. Ross Lederman Chester Morris, Trudy Marshall, Constance Dowling Mystery Columbia
Bowery Bombshell Phil Karlson Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Teala Loring Comedy Monogram. The Bowery Boys
A Boy, a Girl and a Dog Herbert Kline Sharyn Moffett, Harry Davenport, Lionel Stander Drama Film Classics
Boys' Ranch Roy Rowland Butch Jenkins, James Craig, Dorothy Patrick Family MGM
Breakfast in Hollywood Harold D. Schuster Tom Breneman, Bonita Granville, Billie Burke Comedy United Artists
The Bride Wore Boots Irving Pichel Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Cummings, Diana Lynn Comedy Paramount
Bringing Up Father Edward F. Cline Joe Yule, Renie Riano, Tim Ryan Comedy Monogram
The Brute Man Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton, Jan Wiley, Tom Neal Horror Universal

C

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
California Gold Rush R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart, Robert Blake Western Republic
Canyon Passage Jacques Tourneur Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward Western Universal
The Caravan Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Lash La Rue, Jean Carlin Western PRC
The Cat Creeps Erle C. Kenton Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, Paul Kelly Thriller Universal
The Catman of Paris Lesley Selander Carl Esmond, Lenore Aubert, Adele Mara Horror Republic
Centennial Summer Otto Preminger Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell Musical 20th Century Fox
The Chase Arthur Ripley Robert Cummings, Michèle Morgan, Steve Cochran Film noir United Artists
Child of Divorce Richard Fleischer Sharyn Moffett, Regis Toomey, Madge Meredith Drama RKO
Cinderella Jones Busby Berkeley Joan Leslie, Robert Alda, Julie Bishop Musical Warner Bros.
Claudia and David Walter Lang Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, Mary Astor Drama Fox
Cloak and Dagger Fritz Lang Gary Cooper, Lilli Palmer, Robert Alda Thriller Warner Bros.
A Close Call for Boston Blackie Lew Landers Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane Mystery Columbia
Cluny Brown Ernst Lubitsch Charles Boyer, Jennifer Jones, Peter Lawford Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Cockeyed Miracle S. Sylvan Simon Audrey Totter, Cecil Kellaway, Frank Morgan Fantasy MGM
Colonel Effingham's Raid Irving Pichel Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe Comedy 20th Century Fox
Colorado Serenade Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Forrest Taylor Western PRC
Conquest of Cheyenne R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Courage of Lassie Fred M. Wilcox Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine McLeod, Frank Morgan Family MGM
Cowboy Blues Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guy Kibbee Western Columbia
Crack-Up Irving Reis Pat O'Brien, Claire Trevor, Herbert Marshall Film noir RKO
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt William Castle Warner Baxter, Ellen Drew, William Frawley Mystery Columbia. Part of Crime Doctor series
Crime of the Century Philip Ford Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck, Ray Walker Crime Republic
Criminal Court Robert Wise Martha O'Driscoll, Tom Conway, June Clayworth Crime RKO
Cross My Heart John Berry Betty Hutton, Sonny Tufts, Ruth Donnelly Comedy Paramount
Cuban Pete Jean Yarbrough Desi Arnaz, Joan Fulton, Don Porter Musical Universal

D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Danger Woman Lewis D. Collins Don Porter, Brenda Joyce, Patricia Morison Film noir Universal
Dangerous Business D. Ross Lederman Forrest Tucker, Lynn Merrick, Gerald Mohr Comedy Columbia
Dangerous Millions James Tinling Kent Taylor, Dona Drake, Tala Birell Drama 20th Century Fox
Dangerous Money Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler, Gloria Warren, Victor Sen Yung Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Danny Boy Terry O. Morse Charles Bates, Ace the Wonder Dog, Ralph Lewis Drama PRC
Dark Alibi Phil Karlson Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Teala Loring Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
The Dark Corner Henry Hathaway Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix Film noir 20th Century Fox
The Dark Horse Will Jason Phillip Terry, Ann Savage, Allen Jenkins Drama Universal
The Dark Mirror Robert Siodmak Olivia de Havilland, Lew Ayres, Thomas Mitchell Thriller Universal
Days of Buffalo Bill Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Tom London Western Republic
Deadline at Dawn Harold Clurman Susan Hayward, Paul Lukas, Bill Williams Film noir RKO
Deadline for Murder James Tinling Paul Kelly, Kent Taylor, Sheila Ryan Crime 20th Century Fox
Death Valley Lew Landers Robert Lowery, Nat Pendleton, Barbara Read Western Lippert
Deception Irving Rapper Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains Film noir Warner Bros.
Decoy Jack Bernhard Jean Gillie, Edward Norris, Robert Armstrong Film noir Monogram
The Desert Horseman Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, John Merton Western Columbia
Devil Bat's Daughter Frank Wisbar Rosemary La Planche, Molly Lamont, Nolan Leary Horror PRC
The Devil's Mask Henry Levin Anita Louise, Jim Bannon, Mona Barrie Crime Columbia
The Devil's Playground George Archainbaud William Boyd, Elaine Riley, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
Devotion Curtis Bernhardt Ida Lupino, Paul Henreid, Olivia de Havilland Biography Warner Bros.
The Diary of a Chambermaid Jean Renoir Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, Hurd Hatfield Drama United Artists
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Gordon Douglas Morgan Conway, Esther Howard, Anne Jeffreys Mystery RKO
Ding Dong Williams William Berke Glen Vernon, Marcy McGuire, Anne Jeffreys Comedy RKO
Don't Gamble with Strangers William Beaudine Kane Richmond, Bernadene Hayes, Gloria Warren Drama Monogram
Do You Love Me Gregory Ratoff Maureen O'Hara, Harry James, Dick Haymes Musical 20th Century Fox
Don Ricardo Returns Terry O. Morse Lita Baron, Martin Garralaga, Fred Coby Adventure PRC
Down Missouri Way Josef Berne Martha O'Driscoll, John Carradine, Eddie Dean Musical PRC
Dragonwyck Joseph L. Mankiewicz Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Vincent Price Drama 20th Century Fox. From book by Anya Seton
Dressed to Kill Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison Mystery Universal. Sherlock Holmes
Drifting Along Derwin Abrahams Johnny Mack Brown, Lynne Carver, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Driftin' River Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Shirley Patterson, Roscoe Ates Western PRC
Duel in the Sun King Vidor Gregory Peck, Joseph Cotten, Jennifer Jones Western Selznick

E

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Earl Carroll Sketchbook Albert S. Rogell Constance Moore, Edward Everett Horton, Hillary Brooke Musical Republic
Easy to Wed Edward Buzzell Lucille Ball, Esther Williams, Van Johnson Comedy MGM
The El Paso Kid Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Marie Harmon, Edmund Cobb Western Republic

F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Fabulous Suzanne Steve Sekely Barbara Britton, Rudy Vallée, Otto Kruger Romantic comedy Republic
The Face of Marble William Beaudine John Carradine, Claudia Drake, Robert Shayne Horror Monogram
Faithful in My Fashion Sidney Salkow Donna Reed, Tom Drake, Edward Everett Horton Comedy MGM
The Falcon's Adventure William Berke Tom Conway, Myrna Dell, Madge Meredith Mystery RKO
The Falcon's Alibi Ray McCarey Tom Conway, Rita Corday, Jane Greer Mystery RKO
Fear Alfred Zeisler Peter Cookson, Warren William, Anne Gwynne Drama Monogram
The Fighting Frontiersman Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Helen Mowery, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
The Fighting Guardsman Henry Levin Willard Parker, Anita Louise, Janis Carter, John Loder Adventure Columbia
Flight to Nowhere William Rowland Alan Curtis, Evelyn Ankers, Micheline Cheirel Film Noir Lippert
The Flying Serpent Sam Newfield George Zucco, Eddie Acuff, Wheaton Chambers Horror PRC
Freddie Steps Out Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Noel Neill Comedy Monogram
The French Key Walter Colmes Albert Dekker, Mike Mazurki, Evelyn Ankers Mystery Republic
From This Day Forward John Berry Joan Fontaine, Mark Stevens, Rosemary DeCamp Drama RKO
Frontier Gunlaw Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Jack Rockwell, Dub Taylor Western Columbia

G

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
G.I. War Brides George Blair Anna Lee, James Ellison, Harry Davenport Comedy Republic
Gallant Bess Andrew Marton Marshall Thompson, George Tobias, Clem Bevans Family western MGM
Gallant Journey William A. Wellman Glenn Ford, Janet Blair, Charlie Ruggles Historical Columbia
Galloping Thunder Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Merle Travis Western Columbia
Gas House Kids Sam Newfield Robert Lowery, Billy Halop, Teala Loring Comedy PRC
Gay Blades George Blair Jean Rogers, Allan Lane, Frank Albertson Comedy Republic
The Gay Cavalier William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga, Ramsay Ames Western Monogram
Genius at Work Leslie Goodwins Anne Jeffreys, Wally Brown, Alan Carney Comedy RKO
The Gentleman from Texas Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Claudia Drake, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Gentleman Joe Palooka Cy Endfield Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood, Elyse Knox Sports Monogram
The Gentleman Misbehaves George Sherman Bob Haymes, Osa Massen, Hillary Brooke Musical comedy Columbia
Gentlemen with Guns Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Steve Darrell Western PRC
Ghost of Hidden Valley Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Jean Carlin Western PRC
Gilda Charles Vidor Glenn Ford, Rita Hayworth, George Macready Film noir Columbia
Ginger Oliver Drake Frank Albertson, Barbara Read, Janet Burston Drama Monogram
Girl on the Spot William Beaudine Lois Collier, Jess Barker, George Dolenz Musical crime Universal
The Glass Alibi W. Lee Wilder Maris Wrixon, Anne Gwynne, Paul Kelly Drama Republic
God's Country Robert Emmett Tansey Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert, Buster Keaton Western Lippert
The Great Morgan Nat Perrin Frank Morgan, Tommy Dorsey, Leon Ames Musical MGM
The Green Years Victor Saville Charles Coburn, Tom Drake, Beverly Tyler Comedy, Drama MGM
Gun Town Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Claire Carleton, Lyle Talbot Western Universal
Gunman's Code Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
Gunning for Vengeance Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Lane Chandler Western Columbia
A Guy Could Change William K. Howard Allan Lane, Jane Frazee, Wallace Ford Drama Republic

H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Haunted Mine Derwin Abrahams Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Riley Hill Western Monogram
The Harvey Girls George Sidney Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Angela Lansbury Musical MGM. Academy Award for Best Song
Heading West Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Doris Houck, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Heartbeat Sam Wood Ginger Rogers, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Adolphe Menjou Comedy RKO
Heldorado William Witney Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Dale Evans Western Republic
Her Adventurous Night John Rawlins Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker, Fuzzy Knight Comedy Universal
Her Kind of Man Frederick de Cordova Janis Paige, Zachary Scott, Dane Clark Crime Warner Bros.
Her Sister's Secret Edgar G. Ulmer Nancy Coleman, Margaret Lindsay, Phillip Reed Drama Warner Bros.
High School Hero Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Noel Neill Comedy Monogram
Holiday in Mexico George Sidney Jane Powell, Walter Pidgeon, Roddy McDowall Musical MGM
Home in Oklahoma William Witney Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Carol Hughes Western Republic
Home on the Range R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Bob Nolan Western Republic
Home Sweet Homicide Lloyd Bacon Peggy Ann Garner, Randolph Scott, Lynn Bari Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Hoodlum Saint Norman Taurog William Powell, Esther Williams, Angela Lansbury Drama MGM
Hot Cargo Lew Landers Jean Rogers, William Gargan, Phillip Reed Drama Paramount
House of Horrors Jean Yarbrough Rondo Hatton, Robert Lowery, Virginia Grey Horror Universal
Humoresque Jean Negulesco John Garfield, Joan Crawford, Oscar Levant Melodrama Warner Bros.

I

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Ring Doorbells Frank R. Strayer Anne Gwynne, Robert Shayne, Roscoe Karns Mystery PRC
Idea Girl Will Jason Jess Barker, Julie Bishop, Alan Mowbray Comedy Universal
If I'm Lucky Lewis Seiler Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Carmen Miranda Musical 20th Century Fox
In Fast Company Del Lord Bowery Boys, Jane Randolph, Judy Clark Comedy Monogram
In Old Sacramento Joseph Kane Bill Elliott, Constance Moore, Ruth Donnelly Western Republic
The Inner Circle Philip Ford Adele Mara, Warren Douglas, Ricardo Cortez Mystery Republic
Inside Job Jean Yarbrough Preston Foster, Ann Rutherford, Alan Curtis Crime Universal
The Invisible Informer Philip Ford Linda Stirling, William Henry, Adele Mara Crime Republic
It's Great to Be Young Del Lord Leslie Brooks, Jeff Donnell, Jimmy Lloyd Musical Columbia
It's a Wonderful Life Frank Capra James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore Fantasy RKO. Nominated for five Academy Awards
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Herbert I. Leeds Carole Landis, Allyn Joslyn, Margo Woode Comedy 20th Century Fox
I've Always Loved You Frank Borzage Catherine McLeod, Philip Dorn, Maria Ouspenskaya Romance Republic

J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Janie Gets Married Vincent Sherman Joan Leslie, Ann Harding, Edward Arnold Comedy Warner Bros. Sequel to 1944 film
Joe Palooka, Champ Reginald Le Borg Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood, Elyse Knox Sports Monogram
Johnny Comes Flying Home Benjamin Stoloff Richard Crane, Faye Marlowe, Martha Stewart Drama 20th Century Fox
The Jolson Story Alfred E. Green Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest Biography Columbia
Junior Prom Arthur Dreifuss Freddie Stewart, Judy Clark, Noel Neill Drama Monogram
Just Before Dawn William Castle Warner Baxter, Martin Kosleck, Mona Barrie Mystery Columbia. Part of Crime Doctor series

K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Kid from Brooklyn Norman Z. McLeod Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen Comedy RKO. Remake of The Milky Way
The Killers Robert Siodmak Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Edmond O'Brien Film noir Universal; Remade in 1964

L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Lady Chaser Sam Newfield Robert Lowery, Ann Savage, Frank Ferguson Mystery PRC
Lady Luck Edwin L. Marin Robert Young, Barbara Hale, Frank Morgan Comedy RKO
Landrush Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Doris Houck, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Larceny in Her Heart Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Ralph Dunn Mystery PRC
The Last Crooked Mile Philip Ford Don "Red" Barry, Ann Savage, Adele Mara Crime Republic
Lawless Breed Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
A Letter for Evie Jules Dassin Marsha Hunt, John Carroll, Hume Cronyn Comedy MGM
Little Giant William A. Seiter Abbott and Costello, Brenda Joyce, Elena Verdugo Comedy Universal
Little Iodine Reginald Le Borg Irene Ryan, Hobart Cavanaugh, Leon Belasco Comedy United Artists. Based on comic strip
Little Miss Big Erle C. Kenton Fay Holden, Frank McHugh, Dorothy Morris Comedy drama Universal
Little Mister Jim Fred Zinnemann James Craig, Butch Jenkins, Frances Gifford Drama MGM
Live Wires Phil Karlson Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Claudia Drake Comedy Monogram. The Bowery Boys
The Locket John Brahm Laraine Day, Brian Aherne, Robert Mitchum Film noir RKO
Lone Star Moonlight Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Joan Barton, Guy Kibbee Western Columbia
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy Willis Goldbeck Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Bonita Granville Comedy MGM
Lover Come Back William A. Seiter George Brent, Lucille Ball, Vera Zorina Comedy Universal

M

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Madonna's Secret Wilhelm Thiele Francis Lederer, Gail Patrick, Ann Rutherford Mystery Republic
Magnificent Doll Frank Borzage Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Burgess Meredith Historical Universal
The Magnificent Rogue Albert S. Rogell Lynne Roberts, Warren Douglas, Stephanie Bachelor Comedy Republic
Make Mine Music Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi Dinah Shore, Benny Goodman, Nelson Eddy, Andrews Sisters Animated Disney, RKO
Man from Rainbow Valley R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Emmett Lynn Western Republic
The Man Who Dared John Sturges Leslie Brooks, George Macready, Forrest Tucker Drama Columbia
Margie Henry King Jeanne Crain, Glenn Langan, Lynn Bari Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Mask of Diijon Lew Landers Erich von Stroheim, Jeanne Bates, Denise Vernac Film Noir PRC
Meet Me on Broadway Leigh Jason Marjorie Reynolds, Jinx Falkenburg, Allen Jenkins Musical Columbia
The Missing Lady Phil Karlson Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, Pierre Watkin Mystery Monogram. The Shadow series
Miss Susie Slagle's John Berry Veronica Lake, Sonny Tufts, Joan Caulfield Romance Paramount
Monsieur Beaucaire George Marshall Bob Hope, Joan Caulfield, Patric Knowles Comedy Paramount
Moon Over Montana Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Jennifer Holt, Jack Ingram Western Monogram
Mr. Ace Edwin L. Marin George Raft, Sylvia Sidney, Jerome Cowan Crime United Artists
Mr. Hex William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gale Robbins Comedy Monogram
Murder in the Music Hall John English Nancy Kelly, Vera Ralston, William Marshall Musical Republic Pictures
Murder Is My Business Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Lyle Talbot Mystery PRC
My Darling Clementine John Ford Henry Fonda, Victor Mature, Linda Darnell Western 20th Century Fox
My Dog Shep Ford Beebe Tom Neal, William Farnum, Sarah Padden Drama Lippert
My Pal Trigger Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Jack Holt Western Republic
My Reputation Curtis Bernhardt Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Eve Arden Romance Warner Bros.
Mysterious Intruder William Castle Richard Dix, Barton MacLane, Nina Vale Film noir Columbia
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine Philip Ford William Henry, Linda Stirling, Virginia Christine Film noir Republic

N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Never Say Goodbye James V. Kern Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker, Lucile Watson Comedy Warner Bros.
Night and Day Michael Curtiz Cary Grant, Alexis Smith, Jane Wyman Musical Warner Bros.; biography of Cole Porter
Night Editor Henry Levin William Gargan, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell Film noir Columbia
A Night in Casablanca Archie Mayo Marx Brothers, Sig Ruman, Lois Collier Comedy United Artists
Night in Paradise Arthur Lubin Merle Oberon, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard Comedy, Drama Universal
Night Train to Memphis Lesley Selander Roy Acuff, Allan Lane, Adele Mara Action Republic
Nobody Lives Forever Jean Negulesco John Garfield, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Faye Emerson Film noir Warner Bros.
Nocturne Edwin L. Marin George Raft, Lynn Bari, Virginia Huston Film noir RKO
No Leave, No Love Charles Martin Van Johnson, Patricia Kirkwood, Edward Arnold Musical MGM
Notorious Alfred Hitchcock Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains Film Noir RKO. Nominated for two Academy Awards
The Notorious Lone Wolf D. Ross Lederman Gerald Mohr, Janis Carter, Eric Blore Adventure Columbia

O

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Of Human Bondage Edmund Goulding Paul Henreid, Eleanor Parker, Janis Paige Drama Warner Bros. Somerset Maugham book; remake of 1934 film
One Exciting Week William Beaudine Al Pearce, Jerome Cowan, Arlene Harris Comedy Republic
One More Tomorrow Peter Godfrey Ann Sheridan, Jane Wyman, Dennis Morgan Drama Warner Bros.
One Way to Love Ray Enright Marguerite Chapman, Chester Morris, Janis Carter Comedy Columbia
O.S.S. Irving Pichel Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles Suspense Paramount
Our Hearts Were Growing Up William D. Russell Gail Russell, Diana Lynn, Brian Donlevy Comedy Paramount
Out California Way Lesley Selander Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Roy Rogers Western Republic
Outlaws of the Plains Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Bud Osborne Western PRC[1]
Overland Riders Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patti McCarty Western PRC

P–Q

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Partners in Time William Nigh Chester Lauck, Pamela Blake, Teala Loring Comedy RKO
Passkey to Danger Lesley Selander Kane Richmond, Stephanie Bachelor, Adele Mara Thriller Republic
People Are Funny Sam White Jack Haley, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallée Comedy Paramount
Perilous Holiday Edward H. Griffith Pat O'Brien, Ruth Warrick, Audrey Long Crime Columbia
Personality Kid George Sherman Anita Louise, Ted Donaldson, Barbara Brown Drama Columbia
The Phantom Thief D. Ross Lederman Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane Mystery Columbia. Boston Blackie series
Plainsman and the Lady Joseph Kane Wild Bill Elliott, Vera Ralston, Gail Patrick Western Republic
The Postman Always Rings Twice Tay Garnett Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway Film noir MGM. From book by James M. Cain
Prairie Badmen Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Charles King Western PRC
Queen of Burlesque Sam Newfield Evelyn Ankers, Carleton G. Young, Marion Martin Drama PRC

R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Rainbow Over Texas Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Republic
The Razor's Edge Edmund Goulding Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, Anne Baxter Drama 20th Century Fox; from book by Somerset Maugham
The Red Dragon Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Benson Fong , Carol Hughes Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Red River Renegades Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Tom London Western Republic
Rendezvous with Annie Allan Dwan Eddie Albert, Faye Marlowe, Gail Patrick Comedy Republic
Rendezvous 24 James Tinling William Gargan, Maria Palmer, Patrick O'Moore Thriller 20th Century Fox
Renegade Girl William Berke Ann Savage, Alan Curtis, Jack Holt Western Lippert
Renegades George Sherman Evelyn Keyes, Willard Parker, Larry Parks Western Columbia
The Return of Monte Cristo Henry Levin Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton, George Macready Adventure Columbia
The Return of Rusty William Castle Ted Donaldson, John Litel, Barbara Woodell Drama Columbia
Rio Grande Raiders Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling, Bob Steele Western Republic
Riverboat Rhythm Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol, Glen Vernon, Walter Catlett Comedy RKO
Road to Utopia Hal Walker Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour Musical comedy Paramount. Fourth of series
Roaring Rangers Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Merle Travis Western Columbia
Roll on Texas Moon William Witney Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Dennis Hoey Western Republic
Rolling Home William Berke Jean Parker, Pamela Blake, Russell Hayden Drama Lippert
Romance of the West Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Emmett Lynn, Forrest Taylor Western PRC
The Runaround Charles Lamont Rod Cameron, Ella Raines, Broderick Crawford Comedy mystery Universal
Rustler's Round-Up Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
San Quentin Gordon Douglas Lawrence Tierney, Barton MacLane, Carol Forman Crime RKO
Santa Fe Uprising R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Martha Wentworth, Barton MacLane Western Republic
A Scandal in Paris Douglas Sirk George Sanders, Carole Landis, Signe Hasso Historical United Artists
The Searching Wind William Dieterle Robert Young, Sylvia Sidney, Ann Richards Drama Paramount
The Secret Heart Robert Z. Leonard Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, June Allyson Drama MGM
The Secret of the Whistler George Sherman Richard Dix, Leslie Brooks, Mona Barrie Mystery Columbia
Sentimental Journey Walter Lang Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, William Bendix Drama 20th Century Fox
Shadow of a Woman Joseph Santley Helmut Dantine, Andrea King, William Prince Film noir Warner Bros.
Shadowed John Sturges Anita Louise, Lloyd Corrigan, Mark Roberts Crime Columbia
The Shadow Returns Phil Rosen Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, Joseph Crehan Mystery Monogram
Shadows on the Range Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jack Perrin Western Monogram
Shadows Over Chinatown Terry O. Morse Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
She-Wolf of London Jean Yarbrough June Lockhart, Don Porter, Sara Haden Horror Universal
She Wrote the Book Charles Lamont Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, Mischa Auer Comedy Universal
Sheriff of Redwood Valley R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart, Bob Steele Western Republic
Shock Alfred L. Werker Vincent Price, Lynn Bari, Frank Latimore Film noir 20th Century Fox
The Show-Off Harry Beaumont Red Skelton, Marilyn Maxwell, Virginia O'Brien Comedy MGM
Silver Range Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Terry Frost Western Monogram
Sing While You Dance D. Ross Lederman Ellen Drew, Bob Haymes, Robert Kellard Musical Columbia
Singing on the Trail Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guy Kibbee Western Columbia
Singin' in the Corn Del Lord Judy Canova, Allen Jenkins, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Comedy Columbia
Sioux City Sue Frank McDonald Gene Autry, Lynne Roberts, Sterling Holloway Western Republic
Sister Kenny Dudley Nichols, Jack Gage Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger Biography RKO
Six Gun Man Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, Jean Carlin Western PRC
Slightly Scandalous Will Jason Sheila Ryan, Lita Baron, Paula Drew Comedy Universal
Smoky Louis King Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter, Bruce Cabot Western 20th Century Fox. Remade in 1966
Smooth as Silk Charles Barton Kent Taylor, Virginia Grey, Jane Adams Film noir Universal
So Dark the Night Joseph H. Lewis Steven Geray, Micheline Cheirel, Eugene Borden Film noir Columbia
So Goes My Love Frank Ryan Myrna Loy, Don Ameche, Molly Lamont Comedy Universal
Somewhere in the Night Joseph L. Mankiewicz John Hodiak, Lloyd Nolan, Nancy Guild Film noir 20th Century Fox
Song of Arizona Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Lyle Talbot Western Republic
Song of the Sierras Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Jack Baxley, Jean Carlin Western Monogram
Song of the South Wilfred Jackson James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten Animated RKO
South of Monterey William Nigh Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga, Frank Yaconelli Western Monogram
Specter of the Rose Ben Hecht Judith Anderson, Michael Chekhov, Lionel Stander Drama Republic
The Spider Woman Strikes Back Arthur Lubin Gale Sondergaard, Kirby Grant, Brenda Joyce Horror Universal
Spook Busters William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Tanis Chandler Comedy Monogram
The Spiral Staircase Robert Siodmak Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Rhonda Fleming Thriller RKO. Remade in 1975
Stagecoach to Denver R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Peggy Stewart, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Stars Over Texas Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Shirley Patterson Western PRC
Step by Step Phil Rosen Lawrence Tierney, Anne Jeffreys, Myrna Dell Crime RKO
A Stolen Life Curtis Bernhardt Bette Davis, Glenn Ford, Dane Clark Drama Warner Bros.
Strange Conquest John Rawlins Jane Wyatt, Lowell Gilmore, Julie Bishop Drama Universal
Strange Impersonation Anthony Mann Brenda Marshall, William Gargan, Hillary Brooke Drama Republic
Strange Journey James Tinling Paul Kelly, Osa Massen, Hillary Brooke, Lee Patrick Drama 20th Century Fox
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Lewis Milestone Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott Film noir Paramount. First film of Kirk Douglas
Strange Voyage Irving Allen Eddie Albert, Forrest Taylor, Ray Teal Adventure Monogram
The Stranger Orson Welles Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles Film noir RKO
Strange Triangle Ray McCarey Signe Hasso, Preston Foster, Anabel Shaw Drama 20th Century Fox
The Strange Woman Edgar G. Ulmer Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, Louis Hayward Drama United Artists
Strangler of the Swamp Frank Wisbar Rosemary La Planche, Blake Edwards, Robert Barrat Horror PRC
Sun Valley Cyclone R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming, Robert Blake Western Republic
Sunset Pass William Berke James Warren, Nan Leslie, Jane Greer Western RKO
Susie Steps Out Reginald Le Borg David Bruce, Margaret Dumont, Grady Sutton Comedy United Artists
Suspense Frank Tuttle Barry Sullivan, Belita, Albert Dekker Film noir Monogram
Swamp Fire William H. Pine Johnny Weissmuller, Virginia Grey, Carol Thurston Adventure Paramount
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Jack Bernhard Phil Regan, Elyse Knox, Ross Hunter Musical comedy Monogram
Swell Guy Frank Tuttle Sonny Tufts, Ann Blyth, Ruth Warrick Drama Universal
Swing, Cowboy, Swing Elmer Clifton Max Terhune, I. Stanford Jolley, Ted Adams Western Astor
Swing Parade of 1946 Phil Karlson Gale Storm, Phil Regan, Three Stooges Musical comedy Monogram

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Talk About a Lady George Sherman Jinx Falkenburg, Forrest Tucker, Trudy Marshall Musical Columbia
Tangier George Waggner Maria Montez, Robert Paige, Sabu Thriller Universal
Tars and Spars Alfred E. Green Alfred Drake, Janet Blair, Jeff Donnell Musical Columbia[2]
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman Kurt Neumann Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, Johnny Sheffield Adventure RKO
Temptation Irving Pichel Merle Oberon, George Brent, Paul Lukas Film Noir Universal
Terror by Night Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey Mystery Universal
Terror Trail Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Barbara Pepper, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Terrors on Horseback Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patti McCarty Western PRC
That Brennan Girl Alfred Santell Mona Freeman, James Dunn, June Duprez Drama Republic
That Texas Jamboree Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Andy Clyde Western Columbia
They Made Me a Killer William C. Thomas Robert Lowery, Barbara Britton, Lola Lane Film noir Paramount
Three Little Girls in Blue H. Bruce Humberstone June Haver, Vera-Ellen, Vivian Blaine Musical 20th Century Fox
Three Strangers Jean Negulesco Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Lorre Crime Warner Bros.
Three Wise Fools Edward Buzzell Margaret O'Brien, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone Comedy drama MGM
The Thrill of Brazil S. Sylvan Simon Ann Miller, Evelyn Keyes, Keenan Wynn Musical Columbia
Throw a Saddle on a Star Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Western Columbia
Thunder Town Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, Ellen Hall Western PRC
Till the Clouds Roll By Richard Whorf Robert Walker, Judy Garland, June Allyson Musical MGM. Biography of Jerome Kern
Till the End of Time Edward Dmytryk Dorothy McGuire, Guy Madison, Robert Mitchum Drama RKO
The Time of Their Lives Charles Barton Abbott and Costello, Marjorie Reynolds, Binnie Barnes Comedy Universal
The Time, the Place and the Girl David Butler Dennis Morgan, Janis Paige, Martha Vickers Musical Warner Bros.
To Each His Own Mitchell Leisen Olivia de Havilland, John Lund, Roland Culver Drama Paramount
Tokyo Rose Lew Landers Byron Barr, Osa Massen, Keye Luke Thriller Paramount
Tomorrow Is Forever Irving Pichel Claudette Colbert, Orson Welles, George Brent Drama RKO
Traffic in Crime Lesley Selander Kane Richmond, Anne Nagel, Adele Mara Action Republic
Trail to Mexico Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Julian Rivero Western Monogram
The Trap Howard Bretherton Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Tanis Chandler Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Trigger Fingers Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Truth About Murder Lew Landers Bonita Granville, Rita Corday, Morgan Conway Mystery RKO
Tumbleweed Trail Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Shirley Patterson, Roscoe Ates Western PRC
Two-Fisted Stranger Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Doris Houck Western Columbia
Two Guys from Milwaukee David Butler Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Joan Leslie Comedy Warner Bros.
Two Sisters from Boston Henry Koster Kathryn Grayson, June Allyson, Peter Lawford Musical MGM
Two Smart People Jules Dassin Lucille Ball, John Hodiak, Lloyd Nolan Crime MGM
Two Years Before the Mast John Farrow Alan Ladd, Barry Fitzgerald, Esther Fernandez Adventure Paramount. From book by Richard Henry Dana Jr.

U

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Under Arizona Skies Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Reno Browne, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
Under Nevada Skies Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Republic
Undercurrent Vincente Minnelli Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum Film noir MGM
The Undercover Woman Thomas Carr Stephanie Bachelor, Robert Livingston, Richard Fraser Mystery Republic
The Unknown Henry Levin Karen Morley, Jeff Donnell, Mark Roberts Mystery Columbia
Up Goes Maisie Harry Beaumont Ann Sothern, George Murphy, Hillary Brooke Comedy MGM

V

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Vacation in Reno Leslie Goodwins Jack Haley, Anne Jeffreys, Iris Adrian Comedy RKO
Valley of the Zombies Philip Ford Robert Livingston, Lorna Gray, Ian Keith Horror Republic
The Verdict Don Siegel Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, George Coulouris Film noir Warner Bros. Siegel's first film
The Virginian Stuart Gilmore Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy, Barbara Britton Western Paramount. From book by Owen Wister

W–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Wake Up and Dream Lloyd Bacon John Payne, June Haver, Charlotte Greenwood Drama 20th Century Fox
The Walls Came Tumbling Down Lothar Mendes Lee Bowman, Marguerite Chapman, George Macready Crime Columbia
The Well Groomed Bride Sidney Lanfield Olivia de Havilland, Ray Milland, Sonny Tufts Comedy Paramount
West of the Alamo Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Ray Whitley, Jack Ingram Western Monogram
Whistle Stop Léonide Moguy George Raft, Ava Gardner, Victor McLaglen Film noir United Artists
White Tie and Tails Charles Barton Dan Duryea, Ella Raines, William Bendix Comedy Universal
The Wife of Monte Cristo Edgar G. Ulmer John Loder, Lenore Aubert, Fritz Kortner Adventure PRC
Wife Wanted Phil Karlson Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, Veda Ann Borg Crime Monogram
Wild Beauty Wallace Fox Don Porter, Lois Collier, Jacqueline deWit Western Universal
Wild West Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Louise Currie Western PRC
Winter Wonderland Bernard Vorhaus Lynne Roberts, Charles Drake, Eric Blore Drama Republic
Without Reservations Mervyn LeRoy Claudette Colbert, John Wayne, Don DeFore Comedy RKO
The Yearling Clarence Brown Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman Jr. Family, Drama MGM. From Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book
Young Widow Edwin L. Marin Jane Russell, Louis Hayward, Faith Domergue, Marie Wilson Drama United Artists

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Chick Carter, Detective Derwin Abrahams Lyle Talbot, Julie Gibson Serial Columbia
The Crimson Ghost Fred C. Brannon, William Witney Charles Quigley, Linda Stirling Serial Republic
Daughter of Don Q Spencer Gordon Bennet Lorna Gray, Kirk Alyn Serial Republic
Hop Harrigan Derwin Abrahams Jennifer Holt, William Bakewell Serial
King of the Forest Rangers Spencer Gordon Bennet Larry Thompson Serial RKO
Lost City of the Jungle Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Russell Hayden, Jane Adams Serial Universal
The Mysterious Mr. M Lewis D. Collins and Vernon Keays Richard Martin, Pamela Blake Serial Universal
The Phantom Rider Spencer Gordon Bennet Robert Kent Serial Republic
The Scarlet Horseman Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Peter Cookson, Paul Guilfoyle Serial Universal

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Baby Bottleneck Robert Clampett Looney Tunes Animated Warner Bros.
Baseball Bugs Friz Freleng Looney Tunes Animated Warner Bros.
Beer Barrel Polecats Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
A Bird in the Head Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short Columbia
Book Revue Robert Clampett Animated Warner Bros.
Bunker Hill Bunny I. Freleng Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
The Cat Concerto William Hanna Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
G. I. Wanna Home Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Hair-Raising Hare Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hare Remover Frank Tashlin Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Kitty Kornered Robert Clampett Animated Warner Bros.
The Milky Waif Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
Monkey Businessmen Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Quentin Quail Chuck Jones Animation Warner Bros.
Racketeer Rabbit Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Animation Warner Bros.
Rhapsody Rabbit I. Freleng Bugs Bunny Animation Warner Bros.
Rhythm and Weep Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Solid Serenade Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animation MGM
Special Delivery Propaganda United States Air Force
Springtime for Thomas Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animation MGM
A Tale of Two Cities Propaganda on Japan bombings
That Justice Be Done Propaganda Office of War Information
Three Little Pirates Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Three Loan Wolves Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
The Three Troubledoers Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Trap Happy Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
Uncivil War Birds Jules White The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia
Walky Talky Hawky Robert McKimson Animated Warner Bros.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Outlaws of the Plains".
  2. ^ "Tars and Spars".

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