1944 Movies
Browse 736 titles in our 1944 Movies Database
- Double Indemnity
- Arsenic and Old Lace
- Laura
- Gaslight
- Lifeboat
- Meet Me in St. Louis
- The Woman in the Window
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
- Going My Way
- The Uninvited
- Ivan the Terrible, Part I
- The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
- House of Frankenstein
- The Song of Bernadette
- The Curse of the Cat People
- Mr. Skeffington
- The Punch Bowl
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
- The Thin Man Goes Home
- Cover Girl
- The Scarlet Claw
- Phantom Lady
- The Spider Woman
- Since You Went Away
- Passage to Marseille
- The Pearl of Death
- Went the Day Well?
- The Lodger
- A Walk in the Sun
- This Happy Breed
- The Mask of Dimitrios
- The Fighting Seabees
- The Ghost Ship
- Torment
- Tall in the Saddle
- The Mummy's Ghost
- The Mummy's Curse
- The Canterville Ghost
- Madame Curie
- The Keys of the Kingdom
- I Accuse My Parents
- The Seventh Cross
- A Guy Named Joe
- It Happened Tomorrow
- None But the Lonely Heart
- The Invisible Man's Revenge
- Bataan
- Hollywood Canteen
- Wonder Man
- The Human Comedy
- The Most Beautiful
- The Fighting Sullivans
- Between Two Worlds
- Mouse Trouble
- Tarzan's Desert Mystery
- Girl Crazy
- Bluebeard
- Experiment Perilous
- In Society
- Little Red Riding Rabbit
- Bon Voyage
- Bathing Beauty
- Mrs. Parkington
- The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
- The White Cliffs of Dover
- The North Star
- Aventure malgache
- We Dive at Dawn
- Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
- Christmas Holiday
- Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears
- One Body Too Many
- Black Magic
- The Zoot Cat
- Uncertain Glory
- The Million Dollar Cat
- Charlie Chan in the Chinese Cat
- The Bodyguard
- Days of Glory
- How to Play Football
- The Big Noise
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
- Puttin' on the Dog
- The Adventures of Mark Twain
- Dragon Seed
- When Strangers Marry
- Kismet
- Nothing But Trouble
- Lost in a Harem
- Presenting Lily Mars
- Cobra Woman
- Casanova Brown
- The Monster Maker
- Cry 'Havoc'
- Maria Candelaria
- The Halfway House
- Cry of the Werewolf
- Voodoo Man
- Weird Woman
- Up in Arms
- The Whistler
- Screwball Squirrel
- Once Upon a Time
- The Story of Dr. Wassell
- Captain America
- Dark Waters
- The Purple Heart
- The Great Moment
- Donald Duck and the Gorilla
- The Climax
- The Heavenly Body
- Dead Man's Eyes
- Guest in the House
- Jammin' the Blues
- Tender Comrade
- The Falcon in Hollywood
- Two Girls and a Sailor
- Stage Door Cartoon
- Witch's Cradle
- Together Again
- Pin Up Girl
- The Barber of Seville
- The Negro Soldier
- Frenchman's Creek
- Swooner Crooner
- Strangers in the Night
- Thunder Rock
- The Battle of China
- Commando Duck
- Hare Force
- Opfergang
- Yellow Canary
- Stand by for Action
- Tomorrow, the World!
- Duck Soup to Nuts
- Tunisian Victory
- Nabonga
- Summer Storm
- How to Play Golf
- Russian Rhapsody
- Can't Help Singing
- Music for Millions
- Gents Without Cents
- The Woman Who Dared
- Madonna of the Seven Moons
- In Our Time
- Lost Angel
- Love on the Dole
- Action in Arabia
- What's Cookin' Doc?
- Million Dollar Kid
- Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips
- Crime by Night
- Happy-Go-Nutty
- The Stupid Cupid
- Hare Ribbin'
- Lady in the Dark
- See Here, Private Hargrove
- Four Jills in a Jeep
- How to Be a Sailor
- Donald's Off Day
- Jungle Woman
- Idle Roomers
- Adventure for Two
- Batty Baseball
- Home in Indiana
- The Plastics Inventor
- Two Thousand Women
- The Gentle Sex
- Crash Goes the Hash
- Follow the Boys
- Belle of the Yukon
- Janie
- C'est l'aviron
- The Hairy Ape
- Here Come the Waves
- Candlelight in Algeria
- One Mysterious Night
- Claudia
- Blonde Fever
- Shine on Harvest Moon
- Gildersleeve's Ghost
- The Lady and the Monster
- Nevada
- The Impatient Years
- Return of the Ape Man
- Lady in the Death House
- Marriage Is a Private Affair
- Delinquent Daughters
- Make Your Own Bed
- Bowery Champs
- Army
- Snafuperman
- Murder in the Blue Room
- Marine Raiders
- Dangerous Passage
- Behind the Rising Sun
- Big Heel-Watha
- Pilot #5
- Block Busters
- Marriage
- Sunday Dinner for a Soldier
- Dark Mountain
- Something for the Boys
- Passport to Destiny
- Secret Command
- The Mark of the Whistler
- Tom Turk and Daffy
- Her Man Gilbey
- The Desert Song
- Broadway Rhythm
- Bride by Mistake
- Cecile Is Dead
- Censored
- The Missing Juror
- Follow the Leader
- Cowboy and the Senorita
- Detective Kitty O'Day
- Song of Russia
- Strange Affair
- The Rats of Tobruk
- With the Marines at Tarawa
- Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore
- A Menina da Rádio
- Waterfront
- Tampico
- The Weakly Reporter
- The Master Race
- Die Frau meiner Träume
- In the Meantime, Darling
- Zorro's Black Whip
- Voice in the Wind
- They Came to a City
- The Iron Major
- A Night of Adventure
- The Soul of a Monster
- Rationing
- Miyamoto Musashi
- Girl Rush
- Resisting Enemy Interrogation
- Shadows in the Night
- Double Exposure
- The Way You Wanted Me
- The Rainbow
- Show Business
- The Flemish Farm
- The Last Ride
- Seven Doors to Death
- The Eve of St. Mark
- Lights of Old Santa Fe
- The Yellow Rose of Texas
- Give Us the Moon
- Private Snafu vs. Malaria Mike
- Standing Room Only
- Bell-Bottom George
- Till We Meet Again
- The Volunteer
- Winged Victory
- Strange Confession
- The Nail
- And the Angels Sing
- Swing Hostess
- The Hour Before the Dawn
- Brazil
- Barbary Coast Gent
- Career Girl
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey
- Wolf! Wolf!
- Carolina Blues
- Gran Hotel
- The Girl Who Dared
- I'm from Arkansas
- Murder Melody
- A Lecture on Camouflage
- Ghost Catchers
- Going Home
- Gas
- Lumberjack
- Gypsy Wildcat
- Knickerbocker Holiday
- Minstrel Man
- Destiny
- The Remarkable Andrew
- Forty Thieves
- Practically Yours
- Shadow of Suspicion
- Up in Mabel's Room
- The Town Went Wild
- Rogues Gallery
- Jubilation Street
- Enter Arsene Lupin
- Gambler's Choice
- Sensations of 1945
- Oath of Vengeance
- San Diego I Love You
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
- Enemy of Women
- Dixie
- Go Down, Death!
- Nine Girls
- Barney Bear's 'Polar Pest'
- Alouette
- My Pal Wolf
- Texas Masquerade
- The Hitler Gang
- Zhila-byla devochka
- Fish Fry
- Storm Over Lisbon
- Jam Session
- Bees in Paradise
- Song of the Open Road
- Theresienstadt
- Three Brothers
- Marie-Louise
- Time Flies
- Hands Across the Border
- The Navy Way
- Arizona Whirlwind
- Innertube Antics
- The Tiger Woman
- Ladies Courageous
- The Chow Hound
- Moving Aweigh
- Mystery Man
- Target Snafu
- Spinach Packin' Popeye
- The Good Egg
- For Those in Peril
- Candles at Nine
- Trocadero
- Outpost
- Leave It to the Irish
- Wild Horse Phantom
- Song of Nevada
- Pay Day
- Keep Your Mouth Shut
- Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
- That's My Baby!
- Mr. Emmanuel
- Frontier Outlaws
- My Memories of Mexico
- Fuzzy Settles Down
- The Lost Letter
- 1812
- Heavenly Days
- Suomisen Olli rakastuu
- Guttersnipes
- Mlle. Desiree
- Atlantic City
- San Fernando Valley
- The Racket Man
- Gangsters of the Frontier
- Crazy Knights
- Shake Hands with Murder
- Law Men
- Timber Queen
- Dixie Jamboree
- Girl No. 217
- Puppet Love
- Attack! Battle of New Britain
- Hot Rhythm
- Harmony Trail
- The Merry Monahans
- Passion and Revenge
- Call of the Rockies
- Dynamite Girl
- Medal for the General
- A Fig Leaf for Eve
- Brand of the Devil
- Henpecked Rooster
- Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
- Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid
- Zoya
- Haunted Harbor
- The Contender
- Machine Gun Mama
- The Great Alaskan Mystery
- Applause
- You Can't Do Without Love
- The Great Mike
- Henry Aldrich's Little Secret
- Marshal of Gunsmoke
- Abroad with Two Yanks
- Mighty Mouse Meets Jekyll and Hyde Cat
- The Girl and the Devil
- Premier de cordée
- The Ghost That Walks Alone
- Gröna hissen
- Along the Cactus Trail
- Der Engel mit dem Saitenspiel
- Sonora Stagecoach
- Som folk är mest
- The Big Bonanza
- Dead or Alive
- Les petites du quai aux fleurs
- Appassionata
- 'Herra ja ylhäisyys'
- Lisinski
- Cowboy Canteen
- En dag skall gry
- The San Antonio Kid
- Attack in the Pacific
- This Happy Life
- Rosie the Riveter
- Target for Today
- Cheyenne Wildcat
- Raiders of Ghost City
- Headline
- Secrets of Scotland Yard
- The Shipbuilders
- La vie de plaisir
- Westward Bound
- Bowery to Broadway
- Beautiful But Broke
- Kejsarn av Portugallien
- Vautrin the Thief
- Yankee Doodle Donkey
- Outlaw Trail
- The Way of Drama
- Oklahoma Raiders
- Excellensen
- Marshal of Reno
- Valamit visz a víz
- The Materassi Sisters
- Marked Trails
- She's a Soldier Too
- Alaska
- End of the Road
- Der verzauberte Tag
- Ez történt Budapesten
- Guns of the Law
- Roger Touhy, Gangster
- Call of the Jungle
- Kato hayabusa sento-tai
- Inês de Castro
- Florence est folle
- Chip Off the Old Block
- The Whispering Skull
- A Bullet in the Heart
- This Is the Life
- Bermuda Mystery
- The Black Parachute
- A Wave, a WAC and a Marine
- Lady, Let's Dance
- Rainbow Island
- Mystery of the River Boat
- Radio Bugs
- Port of 40 Thieves
- Carmen
- La Malibran
- Demobbed
- A Night of Magic
- Lilla helgonet
- Teatertosset
- Spook Town
- It's in the Bag
- Louisiana Hayride
- Dancing Romeo
- Biskoppen
- Schrammeln
- Le bossu
- Fattiga riddare
- Kuollut mies vihastuu
- Sheriff of Sundown
- Träumerei
- Woman Without a Soul
- L'ange de la nuit
- New Order at Sjogarda
- Partners of the Trail
- Eliza on the Ice
- The True Story of Lili Marlene
- Su mejor alumno
- La monja alférez
- Tucson Raiders
- The Drifter
- The Pinto Bandit
- Vaivaisukon morsian
- Ladies of Washington
- L'aventure est au coin de la rue
- ¡Viva mi desgracia!
- Christmas Toyshop
- Silver City Kid
- Three of a Kind
- Call of the South Seas
- There'll Always Be an England
- Man from Frisco
- Three Is a Family
- Girl in the Case
- The Last Horseman
- The Respectable Ladies of Pardubice
- Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott
- Possession
- Dancing in Manhattan
- Service de nuit
- What a Man!
- Pardon My Rhythm
- Woman Is the Wild Card
- Amok
- Naples Is a Battlefield
- The Taras Family
- Junge Adler
- The Utah Kid
- At the Circus
- Adrien
- Big Timers
- Goyescas
- David Bek
- Kansas City Kitty
- The Unwritten Code
- Black Arrow
- Mojave Firebrand
- Otte akkorder
- The Sultan's Birthday
- Valley of Vengeance
- Ghost Guns
- Lake Placid Serenade
- Hidden Valley Outlaws
- Malvaloca
- The Mountain Woman
- My Buddy
- A City Reborn
- Akrobat Schööön!
- Miesmalli
- Kartanon naiset
- Raiders of the Border
- Narkos
- La pequeña señora de Pérez
- Elly Petersen
- The People of Hemso
- Welcome Mr Washington
- Gunsmoke Mesa
- La vida inútil de Pito Pérez
- Moscow Skies
- Strawberry Roan
- Raigekitai Shutsudô
- Örnungar
- El gran Makakikus
- Den osynliga muren
- Landammann Stauffacher
- Hiipivä vaara
- In flagranti
- Es lebe die Liebe
- Ratan
- Le carrefour des enfants perdus
- Frihed, lighed og Louise
- På farliga vägar
- Escándalo de estrellas
- The Green Line
- Das Ferienkind
- En dotter född
- Sylvi
- Ballaadi
- Anja tule kotiin
- Chants populaires nº 5
- Jamboree
- When the Lights Go on Again
- The Champion of Justice
- Me ha besado un hombre
- Silva
- The Black Pirate
- Thundering Gun Slingers
- The Two Barbers
- Live Dangerously
- Hungarian Eagles
- Der Verteidiger hat das Wort
- Jungle Jive
- To som elsker hinanden
- Nora
- Suurin voitto
- L'île d'amour
- Trigger Trail
- El frente de los suspiros
- Mr. Moocher
- Släkten är bäst
- Bedstemor går amok
- Naná
- Familien Gelinde
- Philharmonic
- Hat Check Honey
- Hans officiella fästmö
- Mi enemigo y yo
- Lulu Gets the Birdie
- It Happened One Sunday
- Children of the City
- My People Are Not Yours
- Skåningar
- Feather Your Nest
- Turn of the Century
- Coughs and Sneezes
- Five Were Chosen
- The Old Clock at Ronneberga
- Swargaseema
- It All Started So Gaily
- End of the Night
- Den heliga lögnen
- Der Meisterdetektiv
- St. Francis of Assisi
- Outlaw Roundup
- Spurve under taget
- Crofters
- Det kære København
- Lev livet let
- Una chica de opereta
- Dolly tar chansen
- Of One Blood
- Chaste Susan
- Kungajakt
- Mi novia es un fantasma
- Soldier, Sailor
- Kitsune no kureta akanbô
- Der gebieterische Ruf
- Steel
- Tierra y cielo
- Erehtyneet sydämet
- In cerca di felicità
- Gabriele Dambrone
- Dear Old Switzerland
- Ramshastri
- Jurgais pari
- Springtime in an English Village
- The Disillusioned Bluebird
- Der dunkle Tag
- The Song of the Nightingale
- Portrait of a Woman
- El as negro
- Skogen är vår arvedel
- Det store ansvar
- De tre skolekammerater
- La trepadora
- München 1945
- Summer Hotel
- Two Fathers
- Jag är eld och luft
- Prince Gustaf
- El hombre que las enamora
- Birth of the B-29
- Vändkorset
- ...och alla dessa kvinnor
- Mail Call
- Wildfire
- Weapon of War
- Liebesbriefe
- Meri Bahen
- Parbat Pe Apna Dera
- Let's Visit the Crofters
- Highway of Cats
- Target: Berlin
- Die keusche Sünderin
- Out of Chaos
- Eine Frau für drei Tage
- Vigdis
- Love Your Landlord
- Det bødes der for
- The Little Mother
- Macarena
- Man rede mir nicht von Liebe
- Das Leben ruft
- Amores de ayer
- Road to the Reich
- Flight 6
- Our Northern Neighbour
- The German Sniper: The Invisible Enemy
- La leyenda del bandido
- Train Busters
- Proudest Girl in the World
- Land for Pioneers
- French Town
- Their Invisible Inheritance
- Das Konzert
- Romantische Brautfahrt
- Warum lügst Du, Elisabeth?
- Vi behöver varann
- Zero Hour
- Home to the Land
- Heaven Is Round the Corner
- Like All Mothers
- Message from Canterbury
- Vår herre luggar Johansson
- Stopp! Tänk på något annat
- Adventure in Music
- Kärlek och allsång
- Snöstormen
- The Return of the Vikings
- Adventure
- The Two Orphans
- Tarjeta de visita
- Fia Jansson från Söder
- Don Cleque flautista
- Submarine Warfare
- Manouche
- La Rabouilleuse
- Trans-Canada Express
- Back to Jobs
- Food: Secret of the Peace
- Suffer Little Children
- Snowdonia
- A Farmer's Boy
- Tim Marches Back
- Country Town
- Rationing in Britain
- Baía
- Las Posadas
- Mexico: Pátzcuaro, Veracruz and Acapulco
- You Belong to My Heart/Donald's Surreal Reverie
- El amor de los amores
- Cuando escuches este vals
- Sabotage
- Commando: The Story of the Green Beret
- Se opp för spioner!
- Kärlekslivets offer
- Kaksi kivaa kaveria
- Minä jätän sinut
- Lucky Cowboy
- Northwest by Air
- Junior Jive Bombers
- Ships and Men
- Hunting the Devil Cat
- Outdoor Living
- Pledge to Bataan
- Look to the North
- Inside France
- Fun Time
- Providing Goods for You
- Rainbow Round the Corner
- Sport & Country
- Sports Quiz
- Men of the Mines
- En Magan
- Fuzzy Settles Down (Remaster)
- Polish Dance
- She Speeds the Victory
- I'm Tired
- National Milk Cocoa
- Taj Mahal, Local Indian Scenes and a cruise to Port Said
- Memories
- Totems
The Best Movies in 1944
Going My Way
Released in 1944, "Going My Way," directed by Leo McCarey, emerged as a cinematic success, capturing the audience's attention and affection. The film narrates the story of Father Chuck O'Malley, portrayed by Bing Crosby, whose progressive methods breathe new life into a struggling parish. This movie not only topped the year's box office charts but also garnered seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Bing Crosby's portrayal of the young priest earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, a testament to his compelling performance.
Double Indemnity
Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity" stands as a paradigmatic film noir, renowned for its suspense-filled narrative and multifaceted characters. The storyline intricately weaves an insurance salesman and a femme fatale's conspiracy to commit murder. Although it did not secure an Academy Award, its enduring acclaim and pivotal role in shaping the film noir genre are unmistakable. The film's legacy extends beyond its immediate critical reception, influencing countless narratives within the genre.
Gaslight
"Gaslight," directed by George Cukor, is a psychological thriller featuring a stellar Oscar-winning performance by Ingrid Bergman. She portrays a woman subjected to psychological manipulation by her husband, played by Charles Boyer, who seeks to conceal his criminal past. Awarded for its remarkable portrayal of psychological distress, the film introduced "gaslighting" into the English dictionary, symbolizing a form of psychological abuse aimed at making a person question their reality.
Laura
Otto Preminger's "Laura" serves as another quintessential film noir. The story unfolds with a detective, played by Dana Andrews, who becomes enamored with the woman whose murder he is tasked to solve. Celebrated for its intricate plot, atmospheric cinematography, and strong performances, particularly by Gene Tierney in the titular role, "Laura" occupies a distinguished place in the film noir category. The film is hailed for its ability to captivate audiences with its suspense and character complexity.
Meet Me in St. Louis
Vincente Minnelli's "Meet Me in St. Louis," featuring Judy Garland, stands out as a delightful musical set against the backdrop of the 1904 World's Fair. The film offers a glimpse into the life of a family navigating the challenges and joys of everyday life. Garland's renditions of "The Trolley Song" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" contributed to the film's charm and success. Garnering several Academy Award nominations, the movie was not only a box-office hit but also established itself as a beloved classic.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1944
The Landscape of 1944 Cinema
1944 proved to be a year of cinematic innovation and remarkable production despite the backdrop of World War II. This period introduced audiences to a plethora of genres, but it was film noir that truly stood out, with titles such as "Double Indemnity," "Laura," and "Gaslight" leading the pack. These films, characterized by their dark themes and moral ambiguity, captivated audiences and have since become staples of the genre. Meanwhile, musicals and comedy-dramas like "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Going My Way" offered escapism and heartwarming narratives, showcasing the versatility of Hollywood's offerings.
Box Office Success and Trends
"Going My Way," distributed by Paramount, emerged as the year's top-grossing film in North America, amassing $6,500,000. This comedy-drama, intertwined with musical elements, struck a chord with audiences, perhaps due to its uplifting storyline amidst the ongoing global conflict. Following closely were "Meet Me in St. Louis" by MGM and "Since You Went Away" by United Artists, which also enjoyed commercial success. The financial achievements of these films reflect the entertainment industry's adaptability and resilience, even in times of widespread uncertainty.
Impact of World War II on Hollywood
The influence of World War II on the film industry was multifaceted, extending beyond mere narrative content. Hollywood played a pivotal role in the government's war-aims information campaign, producing films that both entertained and bolstered morale. Moreover, the war-induced population shifts and government restrictions led to changes in moviegoing habits, with theaters becoming central hubs for community engagement. This period underscored the role cinema plays in society, particularly during times of crisis.
Notable Events and Developments
In addition to its cinematic achievements, 1944 was marked by several events within the industry. The filming of "Theresienstadt," a Nazi propaganda documentary, took place from August 16 to September 11. However, the film's completion was overshadowed by tragedy, as co-director Kurt Gerron and many participants were sent to Auschwitz concentration camp afterward. The documentary was completed in 1945 but was left unreleased. Furthermore, in September, approximately 640 motion picture actors, writers, and directors were listed on the Nazi Germany's Gottbegnadeten list, exempting them from military conscription. This reflects the complex intersections between politics, art, and personal survival during tumultuous times.
The 16th Academy Awards: A Milestone Event
The year also witnessed the 16th Academy Awards, a ceremony notable for several reasons. Held on March 2, 1944, it honored the films of 1943 and was the first Oscar event hosted at a large public venue, Grauman's Chinese Theatre. "Casablanca" clinched the Best Picture award, while "The Song of Bernadette" garnered the most awards (4) and nominations (12). This ceremony highlighted the industry's capacity for excellence and innovation, even in the face of global upheaval.