1942 Movies
Browse 946 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
- Listen to Britain
- Night Monster
- 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
- The Big Street
- Arabian Nights
- My Favorite Blonde
- The Bowling Alley-Cat
- A Yank in the R.A.F.
- In Old California
- Dog Trouble
- Ghosts on the Loose
- The Undying Monster
- 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
- The Big Shot
- How to Play Baseball
- Destroyer
- How to Fish
- Rio Rita
- The Courtyard of the Ballads
- Black Dragons
- How to Swim
- Case of the Missing Hare
- Bowery at Midnight
- The Wabbit Who Came to Supper
- The Olympic Champ
- The Falcon Takes Over
- Kid Glove Killer
- Fingers at the Window
- The Wacky Wabbit
- Orchestra Wives
- Superman: The Arctic Giant
- A Tale of Two Kitties
- Superman: Billion Dollar Limited
- Rings on Her Fingers
- Grand Central Murder
- Mickey's Birthday Party
- Superman: The Bulleteers
- A Date with the Falcon
- Immortal Sergeant
- Superman: The Magnetic Telescope
- December 7th
- To the Shores of Tripoli
- Somewhere I'll Find You
- The Falcon's Brother
- Commandos Strike at Dawn
- Journey for Margaret
- The Nazis Strike
- Superman: Electric Earthquake
- Joan of Paris
- Superman: Volcano
- Superman: Terror on the Midway
- The Hare-Brained Hypnotist
- My Gal Sal
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Superman: Japoteurs
- Terror House
- The Great Man's Lady
- The Ducktators
- Donald Gets Drafted
- Divide and Conquer
- The Gay Sisters
- White Cargo
- Her Cardboard Lover
- Nazi Agent
- Superman: Showdown
- Superman: Destruction Inc.
- Superman: Eleventh Hour
- They All Kissed the Bride
- Fresh Hare
- Lady Gangster
- They Got Me Covered
- Springtime in the Rockies
- Street of Chance
- The Lady Is Willing
- The Pied Piper
- The Vanishing Private
- Ship Ahoy
- Whistling in Dixie
- 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge
- Symphony Hour
- Alias Boston Blackie
- Raza
- China Girl
- The Living Ghost
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die
- The Hidden Hand
- Tennessee Johnson
- Star Spangled Rhythm
- Bellboy Donald
- Horton Hatches the Egg
- The Courtship of Andy Hardy
- Lady for a Night
- Andy Hardy's Double Life
- Sky Trooper
- The Hep Cat
- Crimes at the Dark House
- Tulips Shall Grow
- The Strange Case of Doctor Rx
- Take a Letter, Darling
- Miss Annie Rooney
- Hold the Lion, Please
- The Avengers
- Quax, der Bruchpilot
- Crime Doctor
- Thunder Birds: Soldiers of the Air
- Pluto Junior
- Private Buckaroo
- I Married an Angel
- Panama Hattie
- Let's Get Tough!
- Donald's Gold Mine
- Dr. Renault's Secret
- The Mad Doctor of Market Street
- Smart Alecks
- My Favorite Duck
- Mr. Wise Guy
- Juke Girl
- Kathleen
- Always in My Heart
- Blue, White and Perfect
- We Were Dancing
- The Bigamist
- The Tree in a Test Tube
- Donald's Garden
- The Goose Steps Out
- Berlin Correspondent
- The Affairs of Martha
- Cairo
- Confessions of Boston Blackie
- Maisie Gets Her Man
- Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
- Foney Fables
- Calling Dr. Gillespie
- A Yank at Eton
- Strangers in the House
- The Magnificent Dope
- Secret Mission
- Lucky Jordan
- The Young Mr. Pitt
- The Fleet's In
- Valley of the Sun
- The Early Bird Dood It!
- Quiet Please: Murder
- Any Bonds Today?
- Spy Smasher
- The Navy Comes Through
- Somewhere in France
- The Tuttles of Tahiti
- A.J. Cronin's Hatter's Castle
- Seven Days' Leave
- Fantastic Night
- Fly-By-Night
- Aquarela do Brasil
- Native Land
- A Garibaldian in the Convent
- Blondie Goes to College
- Eatin' on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to Dinner
- Meet the Stewarts
- Counter-Espionage
- It Happened in Flatbush
- Donald's Decision
- Crazy Cruise
- My Favorite Spy
- Dr. Kildare's Victory
- Ten Gentlemen from West Point
- Wings for the Eagle
- All Together
- Syncopation
- Man with Two Lives
- Donald Duck Visits Lake Titicaca
- Daffy's Southern Exposure
- The Vanishing Virginian
- The Draft Horse
- Here We Go Again
- Der große König
- Lady in a Jam
- The Panther's Claw
- Apache Trail
- Fox Pop
- American Empire
- Joe Smith, American
- Back-Room Boy
- Mystery of Marie Roget
- The Next of Kin
- Just Off Broadway
- Flight for Freedom
- Mashenka
- The Impatient Patient
- Blondie's Blessed Event
- A Pilot Returns
- They Raid by Night
- The Three Musketeers
- X Marks the Spot
- Song of the Islands
- Porky's Cafe
- Wacky Blackout
- Escape from Crime
- Murder in the Big House
- Me Musical Nephews
- Ding Dog Daddy
- Obliging Young Lady
- The Pay Off
- The Bugle Sounds
- The Golden City
- Unpublished Story
- Footlight Serenade
- You Can't Escape Forever
- Bombs Over Burma
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
- Mexican Spitfire at Sea
- Baby Face Morgan
- The Daffy Duckaroo
- So's Your Aunt Emma!
- They Came to Blow Up America
- Wings and the Woman
- La cena delle beffe
- Bullet Scars
- The Dawn Express
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
- Phantom Killer
- Lucky Ghost
- Law of the Jungle
- Sunday Punch
- Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
- The Big Blockade
- Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
- The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
- A Yank in Libya
- Die große Liebe
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
- Porky's Pastry Pirates
- The Trump Card
- Secret Enemies
- Four Jacks and a Jill
- Born to Sing
- The Lady Has Plans
- Le mariage de Chiffon
- Jungle Siren
- Billy the Kid Trapped
- Powder Town
- Flight Lieutenant
- I Was Framed
- Who's Who in the Zoo
- The Mayor of 44th Street
- Submarine Raider
- Much Too Shy
- Blondie for Victory
- Tomorrow We Live
- Mokey
- Silver Queen
- 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
- Wir machen Musik
- Dawn on the Great Divide
- The Sheepish Wolf
- Manila Calling
- Private Snuffy Smith
- One Thrilling Night
- Undercover Man
- Perils of Nyoka
- Aloha Hooey
- On the Sunny Side
- This Time for Keeps
- Isle of Missing Men
- Alona on the Sarong Seas
- Gambling Hell
- Lost Canyon
- Ships with Wings
- Arizona Stage Coach
- Girl Trouble
- Sing Your Worries Away
- The Bashful Bachelor
- Hay Foot
- The Adventures of Martin Eden
- Courageous Mr. Penn
- Kickin' the Conga Round
- Gopher Goofy
- Vienna Blood
- Ukraine in Flames
- A Hull of a Mess
- A Tragedy at Midnight
- The Wife Takes a Flyer
- Wild Bill Hickok Rides
- Henry Aldrich, Editor
- Katyi
- La symphonie fantastique
- Captain Midnight
- Come on Danger
- A Gentleman at Heart
- Ride Tonight!
- Non ti pago!
- Busses Roar
- Red River Robin Hood
- Eagle Squadron
- Lågor i dunklet
- Hobby Horse-Laffs
- Barney Bear's Victory Garden
- Nutty News
- Pirates of the Prairie
- A Close Call for Ellery Queen
- The New Lot
- South of Santa Fe
- Rojo y negro
- Sons of the Pioneers
- All Out for 'V'
- Sunset Serenade
- South of the Border with Disney
- Eyes of the Underworld
- Wildcat
- Shut My Big Mouth
- Twin Beds
- Broadway
- Suomisen Ollin tempaus
- A Gentleman After Dark
- Brooklyn Orchid
- Below the Border
- Dr. Broadway
- The McGuerins from Brooklyn
- Derailed
- The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malay
- Beyond the Blue Horizon
- Land of the Open Range
- Sheriff of Sage Valley
- Hillbilly Blitzkrieg
- Odessa in fiamme
- Flying Fortress
- Sunset on the Desert
- Suspected Person
- Ghost Town Law
- Romance on the Range
- Gang Busters
- King Arthur Was a Gentleman
- Hemp for Victory
- Heart of the Golden West
- Tornado
- The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
- The Old Chisholm Trail
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
- The Seventh Survivor
- Wicked Duchess
- El baisano Jalil
- Heart of the Rio Grande
- Johnny Doughboy
- The United States Marine Band
- Bandit Ranger
- Flying with Music
- Bells of Capistrano
- The Benefactor
- Addio Kira!
- Don Winslow of the Navy
- Secret Agent of Japan
- Call Out the Marines
- The Omaha Trail
- Army Surgeon
- The Boss of Big Town
- Ridin' Down the Canyon
- Man from Headquarters
- Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
- Atlantic Convoy
- Gert and Daisy's Week-end
- Friendly Enemies
- Wild Honey, or, How to Get Along Without a Ration Book
- Man from Cheyenne
- Call of the Canyon
- Scrap the Japs
- A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
- Klondike Fury
- Texas to Bataan
- Lettres d'amour
- Thundering Hoofs
- I Live on Danger
- Spy Ship
- Valentin the Good
- Miss V from Moscow
- Pierre of the Plains
- The Night Before the Divorce
- Between Us Girls
- USS VD: Ship of Shame
- Ala-Arriba!
- The Dismissal
- Doctor Glas
- Go to Blazes
- Don't Lie
- Junior G-Men of the Air
- Simplet
- Down Texas Way
- Western Mail
- Riding the Wind
- Chips Off the Old Block
- Foreign Agent
- Stardust on the Sage
- Home in Wyomin'
- Bengasi
- A Welcome to Britain
- This Was Paris
- Sealed Lips
- Story of a Great Love
- Avanti c'è posto...
- L'assassin a peur la nuit
- Sideral Cruises
- Stagecoach Buckaroo
- Rock River Renegades
- War Dogs
- The Great Mr. Handel
- The Missing Million
- Too Many Women
- Wrecking Crew
- What's Cookin'
- Heroes Are Made
- The Silver Bullet
- A Pistol Shot
- Outlaws of Boulder Pass
- Bombay Clipper
- Novgorodtsy
- Boot Hill Bandits
- Ubiytsy vykhodyat na dorogu
- The Blue Veil
- Nevinost bez zastite
- The Mysterious Rider
- Deep in the Heart of Texas
- Wen die Götter lieben
- Die mißbrauchten Liebesbriefe
- The Daring Young Man
- Cowboy Serenade
- Prisoner of Japan
- Mr. Washington Goes to Town
- Stand by All Networks
- Einmal der liebe Herrgott sein
- West of the Law
- Valley of Hunted Men
- Boléro
- Riders of the West
- Fall In
- Tragic Night
- Le marchand de notes
- Lyckan kommer
- Fari nella nebbia
- Overland Mail
- Behind the Eight Ball
- The Balloon Goes Up
- Thunder River Feud
- Are Husbands Necessary?
- El hombre que se quiso matar
- Varaventtiili
- Trail Riders
- Nutty Pine Cabin
- Les affaires sont les affaires
- Gilberte de Courgenay
- The Phantom Plainsmen
- Doin' Their Bit
- Get Hep to Love
- Devil's Harvest
- Halfway to Shanghai
- The Secret Code
- Lad from Our Town
- Today I Hang
- Texas Trouble Shooters
- Remember Pearl Harbor
- Dance Hall
- Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
- La fortuna viene dal cielo
- A Tornado in the Saddle
- Det æ'kke te å tru
- General von Döbeln
- Warsaw Ghetto
- Youth on Parade
- G.P.U.
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Alfa Tau!
- Caprices
- Inside the Law
- Alexander Parkhomenko
- The Yanks Are Coming
- Alibi
- We Home Toilers
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Kuollut mies rakastuu
- I 3 aquilotti
- Don Cesare di Bazan
- Madame Spy
- Frk. Vildkat
- North to the Klondike
- Ryba na suchu
- Sin Town
- Drums of the Congo
- Little Joe, the Wrangler
- Vårat gäng
- My Heart Belongs to Daddy
- Let the People Sing
- The Comedians
- Girls' Town
- The Heavenly Play
- Szeretö fia, Péter
- Going to Press
- Le journal tombe à cinq heures
- How to Bridge a Gorge
- Men of San Quentin
- Lure of the Islands
- Give Out, Sisters
- Marianela
- Criminal Investigator
- Lady from Lisbon
- Jesus of Nazareth
- Onni pyörii
- Henry and Dizzy
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
- Unexpected Riches
- Queen of Broadway
- A Light in the Window
- Giarabub
- Avioliittoyhtiö
- A che servono questi quattrini?
- Boss of Hangtown Mesa
- Tsubasa no gaika
- Tre skojiga skojare
- Twisted Mistress
- Junior Army
- High Over the Borders
- Gula kliniken
- Canal Zone
- Highways by Night
- Inside Fighting China
- We Will Come Back
- Prairie Pals
- That Other Woman
- Joan of Ozark
- Parachute Nurse
- Tre glada tokar
- The Great Impersonation
- King of the Mounties
- Story of a Night
- Novye pokhozhdeniya Shveyka
- The Stolen Sun
- Das große Spiel
- Volshebnoye zerno
- Mother Never Dies
- Careful, Soft Shoulders
- Moonlight in Havana
- Good-Bye Mr. Moth
- Secrets of a Co-Ed
- Somewhere in Camp
- Niin se on, poijaat!
- August järjestää kaiken
- The Spirit of Stanford
- The Valley of Vanishing Men
- Arizona Roundup
- Riders of the Northland
- Sabotage at Sea
- Rantasuon raatajat
- Shadows on the Sage
- Law and Order
- No Greater Sin
- Two in a Big City
- Anuschka
- Correo de Indias
- Szíriusz
- Thru Different Eyes
- Our Russian Front
- Destination Unknown
- Casanova farebbe così!
- Sweater Girl
- Puck
- Yli rajan
- Make Love to Me
- Le prince charmant
- Tough As They Come
- Giorno di nozze
- Rembrandt
- Se io fossi onesto
- I gult och blått
- The World at War
- Take Care of Ulla
- Mother Goose on the Loose
- Löjtnantshjärtan
- Front Line Kids
- Woodman, Spare That Tree
- Søren Søndervold
- Night Shift
- Pigeon Patrol
- Pontcarral, colonel d'empire
- Yokel Boy
- New Towns for Old
- Song of Victory
- Rover's Big Chance
- Halta Lottas krog
- A Man's World
- Jacaré
- Rospiggar
- El ángel negro
- La bisbetica domata
- Duke of the Navy
- Kan doktorn komma?
- Ballade i Nyhavn
- Love in Jalisco
- Secrets of the Underground
- Fièvres
- Bob's Your Uncle
- King of the Stallions
- Carnaval en el trópico
- La femme que j'ai le plus aimée
- Sun Over Klara
- Synnin puumerkki
- The Rangers Take Over
- The Saint That Forged a Country
- Hopeakihlajaiset
- A Gentleman in Top Hat and Tails
- Boogie Woogie Sioux
- Natekspressen P903
- Gert and Daisy Clean Up
- The Bread
- Jenny und der Herr im Frack
- Asking for Trouble
- Uuteen elämään
- Ferry Pilot
- Diesel
- We'll Smile Again
- L'arlésienne
- Tanz mit dem Kaiser
- Malta G.C.
- Rough on Rents
- Scattergood Rides High
- Viaje sin destino
- Baby på eventyr
- Cuando viajan las estrellas
- Tumbleweed Trail
- Sexlingar
- Neljä naista
- Oi, aika vanha, kultainen...!
- Die heimliche Gräfin
- En trallande jänta
- Férfihüség
- London Scrapbook
- Man glömmer ingenting
- Lykken kommer
- The Story of the Pope
- La culpa del otro
- Wunder des Fliegens: Der Film eines deutschen Fliegers
- Olycksfågeln nr 13
- Rhythm Parade
- Rolling Down the Great Divide
- L'amant de Bornéo
- Tomorrow I'll Commit Suicide
- Halálos csók
- Duck Soup
- I Danced with Don Porfirio
- Basant
- Border Roundup
- Stinsen på Lyckås
- Andreas Schlüter
- Fronttheater
- Jacobs stege
- Hello, Annapolis
- En sjöman i frack
- Et skud før midnat
- Cinco fueron escogidos
- Partners in Crime
- Die Sache mit Styx
- Air Raid Warden
- Flickan i fönstret mitt emot
- Bala Nagamma
- The Big Shadow
- Cinderella Goes to a Party
- Miss Bonaparte
- Adventure in Blackmail
- Bünös vagyok!
- The Life of Simon Bolivar
- Schicksal
- Saint Maria
- Night Life in the Army
- Life with Fido
- Post Haste
- Annette et la dame blonde
- The Sombrero Kid
- En Manaivi
- A Woman Looks Back
- Vom Schicksal verweht
- Le lit à colonnes
- Házasság
- The Lone Rider in Cheyenne
- Raiders of the West
- A régi nyár
- Huit hommes dans un château
- Catene invisibili
- Regnen holdt op
- Talk About Jacqueline
- The Virgin of Guadalupe
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 6
- El que tenga un amor
- Barnyard WAAC
- La malquerida
- Girl of the Golden West
- Leningrad v borbe
- A 2000 pengös férfi
- Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy
- Kísértés
- Adventurer
- Tito's Guitar
- Hochzeit auf Bärenhof
- Himmelhunde
- Tordenskjold går i land
- Fortunato
- Alle mand paa dæk
- Farliga vägar
- Little Teacher of Workmen
- Vi kunde ha' det saa rart
- Meine Frau Teresa
- Brüderlein fein
- The Trout
- Adolescencia
- Women Are Warriors
- Uncensored
- The Mask of Nippon
- Cat Meets Mouse
- Oh, Gentle Spring
- Builders
- In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself
- Carmela
- Yankee Doodle Swing Shift
- Ta' briller på
- Rodeo Rhythm
- Kvinnan tar befälet
- 100 miliónu zen
- Paper Doll
- Leichte Muse
- Was geschah in dieser Nacht
- El barbero prodigioso
- Al canto del cucù
- Tyrannens Fald
- Livet på en pinne
- Lady with the Light Gloves
- 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
- Station Master
- The Journey
- Fallet Ingegerd Bremssen
- Fráter Loránd
- Giorni felici
- La condesa María
- La canción del plateado
- Tre, Pol and Pen
- Die Kellnerin Anna
- Ein Zug fährt ab
- Hedging
- Det är min musik
- King Midas, Junior
- Viel Lärm um Nixi
- Las cinco noches de Adán
- ¿Quién te quiere a tí?
- La venganza del Charro Negro
- Death by Design
- Naar bønder elsker
- Filling the Gap
- Rätsel der Urwaldhölle
- He Surpassed
- The Countess of Castiglione
- 100,000 Cobbers
- Did You Ever See a Dream Talking
- Virgen de medianoche
- Prince Edward Island
- Zwischen Himmel und Erde
- Film and Reality
- La femme perdue
- Border Weave
- Feu sacré
- Six petites filles en blanc
- Cooks and Crooks
- New Scotland
- Menace of the Rising Sun
- Coal Face, Canada
- Civilón en Sierra Morena
- Broadway Big Shot
- This Is America Series No. 33-101: Private Smith of the U.S.A.
- Fünftausend Mark Belohnung
- Meine Freundin Josefine
- Wenn du noch eine Heimat hast
- Stimme des Herzens
- So ein Früchtchen
- La abuelita
- All Work and No Pay
- Ham and Yeggs
- Sein Sohn
- Regalo de reyes
- 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
- Command Performance
- 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
- A Ride with Uncle Joe
- 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.