Film Index
American cinema: 1940s
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
Orson Welles
In the later half of the 19th Century, the Ambersons have become one of the wealthiest and most revered families in Indianapolis...
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Orson Welles
Magnificent Doll (1946)
Frank Borzage
Born into a Quaker family, Dolly Payne has no choice but to agree to an arranged marriage but she never can love the man her father forces her to wed...
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Frank Borzage
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
John Huston
One day, Brigid O'Shaughnessy enters the office of private detectives Sam Spade and Miles Archer to hire someone to find her missing sister...
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John Huston
Man Hunt (1941)
Fritz Lang
In July 1939, British big game hunter Captain Alan Thorndike manages to reach Hitler's country residence and is about to shoot the dictator with his rifle when he is attacked by a guard...
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Fritz Lang
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)
William Keighley
A critic, public speaker and bon vivant, Sheridan Whiteside is one of America's top radio personalities. During a busy lecture tour, he allows himself to be talked into having dinner at the house of a prominent Ohio family, the Stanleys...
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William Keighley
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Rouben Mamoulian
Some time in the 19th Century, Don Diego de la Vega is at a military school in Spain when he is summoned back to his home in Southern California by his father, Don Alejandro Vega... [More...]
Rouben Mamoulian
Some time in the 19th Century, Don Diego de la Vega is at a military school in Spain when he is summoned back to his home in Southern California by his father, Don Alejandro Vega... [More...]
The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)
Jean Negulesco
In 1938, the body of a dead man is found on a beach near Istanbul. He is identified as Dimitrios Makropoulos, a master criminal whose nefarious exploits include theft, espionage, smuggling and political assassination... [More...]
Jean Negulesco
In 1938, the body of a dead man is found on a beach near Istanbul. He is identified as Dimitrios Makropoulos, a master criminal whose nefarious exploits include theft, espionage, smuggling and political assassination... [More...]
Meet John Doe (1941)
Frank Capra
When Henry Connell takes over as editor-in-chief of the newspaper The New Bulletin, his first act is to sack all of the staff on his payroll.... [More...]
Frank Capra
When Henry Connell takes over as editor-in-chief of the newspaper The New Bulletin, his first act is to sack all of the staff on his payroll.... [More...]
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Vincente Minnelli
In 1903, St Louis is home to the Smith family, a typical middle-class American household which comprises successful business man Alonzo Smith, his wife Anna, their grown-up son Lon and four daughters, Rose, Esther, Agnes and Tootie... [More...]
Vincente Minnelli
In 1903, St Louis is home to the Smith family, a typical middle-class American household which comprises successful business man Alonzo Smith, his wife Anna, their grown-up son Lon and four daughters, Rose, Esther, Agnes and Tootie... [More...]
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Impresario Max O'Hara sets out for Africa in search of new attractions for his New York night club. He can hardly believe his good fortune when he comes across a large gorilla, Joe Young, which obeys every command given to it by its owner, Jill... [More...]
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Impresario Max O'Hara sets out for Africa in search of new attractions for his New York night club. He can hardly believe his good fortune when he comes across a large gorilla, Joe Young, which obeys every command given to it by its owner, Jill... [More...]
Mildred Pierce (1945)
Michael Curtiz
When her husband is shot dead, Mildred Pierce Beragon breaks down under police questioning and confesses that she is the murderer... [More...]
Michael Curtiz
When her husband is shot dead, Mildred Pierce Beragon breaks down under police questioning and confesses that she is the murderer... [More...]
Ministry of Fear (1944)
Fritz Lang
England, 1940. Leaving an asylum where he has spent the last two years, Stephen Neale decides to return to London, even though the capital is under attack from German bombers... [More...]
Fritz Lang
England, 1940. Leaving an asylum where he has spent the last two years, Stephen Neale decides to return to London, even though the capital is under attack from German bombers... [More...]
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
George Seaton
When he complains about a drunken Santa at a Thanksgiving Day parade, Kris Kringle quickly finds himself cast as his replacement... [More...]
George Seaton
When he complains about a drunken Santa at a Thanksgiving Day parade, Kris Kringle quickly finds himself cast as his replacement... [More...]
Mission to Moscow (1943)
Michael Curtiz
In 1936, President Roosevelt appoints Joseph E. Davies, an eminent lawyer, as U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union. Davies's mission is to make an assessment of whether an alliance with the Soviet people would be effective in defeating fascist Germany in the event of a war... [More...]
Michael Curtiz
In 1936, President Roosevelt appoints Joseph E. Davies, an eminent lawyer, as U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union. Davies's mission is to make an assessment of whether an alliance with the Soviet people would be effective in defeating fascist Germany in the event of a war... [More...]
Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Charles Chaplin
For thirty years, Frenchman Henri Verdoux has endured the monotonous life of a bank clerk so that he can provide for the wife and child he adores... [More...]
Charles Chaplin
For thirty years, Frenchman Henri Verdoux has endured the monotonous life of a bank clerk so that he can provide for the wife and child he adores... [More...]
The Moon and Sixpence (1942)
Albert Lewin
London, in the late 19th century. Geoffrey Wolfe, a writer of some renown, recalls the fantastic life of the painter Charles Strickland... [More...]
Albert Lewin
London, in the late 19th century. Geoffrey Wolfe, a writer of some renown, recalls the fantastic life of the painter Charles Strickland... [More...]
Moonrise (1948)
Frank Borzage
In a small town in Virginia, a man is sent to the gallows for murder and his son, Danny, is thereafter endlessly tormented by his classmates... [More...]
Frank Borzage
In a small town in Virginia, a man is sent to the gallows for murder and his son, Danny, is thereafter endlessly tormented by his classmates... [More...]
Moontide (1942)
Archie Mayo
Bobo, a drifter of French origin, arrives in San Pablo, California looking for work. After a night of heavy drinking, he wakes up to find himself on a barge belonging to a Japanese fish bait merchant, Hirota... [More...]
Archie Mayo
Bobo, a drifter of French origin, arrives in San Pablo, California looking for work. After a night of heavy drinking, he wakes up to find himself on a barge belonging to a Japanese fish bait merchant, Hirota... [More...]
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941)
Alfred Hitchcock
David and Ann Smith have been happily married for three years and so the latter is mildly surprised when, one day, the former admits that he would have preferred to have stayed single if they had their time over again... [More...]
Alfred Hitchcock
David and Ann Smith have been happily married for three years and so the latter is mildly surprised when, one day, the former admits that he would have preferred to have stayed single if they had their time over again... [More...]
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
H.C. Potter
Tired of living in his cramped Manhattan apartment with his wife and two teenage daughters, advertising executive Jim Blandings is smitten by the dream of owning a house in the country... [More...]
H.C. Potter
Tired of living in his cramped Manhattan apartment with his wife and two teenage daughters, advertising executive Jim Blandings is smitten by the dream of owning a house in the country... [More...]
Mr. Lucky (1943)
H.C. Potter
Small-time swindler Joe Adams avoids being called up to join the army in WWII by taking the identity of one of his henchmen, Joe Bascopolous, who is unfit for active service... [More...]
H.C. Potter
Small-time swindler Joe Adams avoids being called up to join the army in WWII by taking the identity of one of his henchmen, Joe Bascopolous, who is unfit for active service... [More...]
Mr. Skeffington (1944)
Vincent Sherman
With a host of eligible young bachelors throwing themselves at her feet, socialite beauty Fanny Trellis surprises everyone by marrying a middle-aged Jewish stockbroker named Job Skeffington... [More...]
Vincent Sherman
With a host of eligible young bachelors throwing themselves at her feet, socialite beauty Fanny Trellis surprises everyone by marrying a middle-aged Jewish stockbroker named Job Skeffington... [More...]
Murder, My Sweet (1944)
Edward Dmytryk
Private detective Philip Marlowe has his work cut out when two cases fall into his lap at the same time. First, ex-convict Moose Malloy hires him to find his missing girlfriend, Velma... [More...]
Edward Dmytryk
Private detective Philip Marlowe has his work cut out when two cases fall into his lap at the same time. First, ex-convict Moose Malloy hires him to find his missing girlfriend, Velma... [More...]
My Darling Clementine (1946)
John Ford
The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Morgan, Virgil and James - are driving their cattle across open country towards California. Whilst crossing Arizona, they run into Old Man Clanton, a local farmer, who offers to buy their cattle at a derisory price which they turn down... [More...]
John Ford
The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Morgan, Virgil and James - are driving their cattle across open country towards California. Whilst crossing Arizona, they run into Old Man Clanton, a local farmer, who offers to buy their cattle at a derisory price which they turn down... [More...]
My Favorite Brunette (1947)
Elliott Nugent
Ronnie Jackson is a baby photographer who dreams of becoming a private detective, like Mr McCloud, the man in the office next to his... [More...]
Elliott Nugent
Ronnie Jackson is a baby photographer who dreams of becoming a private detective, like Mr McCloud, the man in the office next to his... [More...]
My Favorite Wife (1940)
Garson Kanin
Ellen Arden returns to her family home to find that her husband Nick has just married another woman, Bianca. Nick is under the misapprehension that Ellen is dead, having drowned seven years ago during a nature expedition... [More...]
Garson Kanin
Ellen Arden returns to her family home to find that her husband Nick has just married another woman, Bianca. Nick is under the misapprehension that Ellen is dead, having drowned seven years ago during a nature expedition... [More...]
My Life with Caroline (1941)
Lewis Milestone
Anthony Mason is a successful publisher who, far from being concerned about his wife Caroline's dalliances with other men, positively relishes the challenge of winning her back to him... [More...]
Lewis Milestone
Anthony Mason is a successful publisher who, far from being concerned about his wife Caroline's dalliances with other men, positively relishes the challenge of winning her back to him... [More...]
My Little Chickadee (1940)
Edward F. Cline
Saloon bar singer Flower Belle Lee is on her way to visit her relatives in Lower Bend when her stagecoach is halted by a masked bandit... [More...]
Edward F. Cline
Saloon bar singer Flower Belle Lee is on her way to visit her relatives in Lower Bend when her stagecoach is halted by a masked bandit... [More...]
The Naked City (1948)
Jules Dassin
One hot summer evening in New York City, playgirl Jean Dexter, is murdered, downed in her bathtub by two assailants. Detective Lieutenant Dan Muldoon is assigned to investigate the killing, assisted by his less experienced colleague Jimmy Halloran... [More...]
Jules Dassin
One hot summer evening in New York City, playgirl Jean Dexter, is murdered, downed in her bathtub by two assailants. Detective Lieutenant Dan Muldoon is assigned to investigate the killing, assisted by his less experienced colleague Jimmy Halloran... [More...]
Night and Day (1946)
Michael Curtiz
Once upon a time there was a handsome young man named Cole Porter who threw up the prospect of a brilliant law career so that he could do what he most wanted to do, which was to become a hugely successful songwriter... [More...]
Michael Curtiz
Once upon a time there was a handsome young man named Cole Porter who threw up the prospect of a brilliant law career so that he could do what he most wanted to do, which was to become a hugely successful songwriter... [More...]