List of American films of 1938 explained

This list of American films of 1938 compiles American feature films that were released in 1938.

The comedy You Can't Take It with You won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

A–B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Accidents Will HappenWilliam ClemensRonald Reagan, Gloria Blondell, Dick PurcellDrama Warner Bros.
Adventure in SaharaD. Ross LedermanPaul Kelly, Lorna Gray, C. Henry GordonAdventure Columbia
The Adventures of Marco PoloArchie MayoGary Cooper, Sigrid Gurie, Basil RathboneHistoricalUnited Artists
The Adventures of Robin HoodMichael CurtizErrol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Claude RainsAdventureWarner Bros.
The Adventures of Tom SawyerTommy Kelly, Jackie Moran, Victor JoryAdventureUnited Artists
The Affairs of AnnabelBenjamin StoloffLucille Ball, Jack Oakie, Bradley PageComedyRKO
Air Devils Action Universal
Alexander's Ragtime BandHenry KingDon Ameche, Tyrone Power, Ethel MermanMusical comedy 20th Century Fox
AlgiersJohn CromwellHedy Lamarr, Charles Boyer, Joseph CalleiaMysteryUnited Artists
Always GoodbyeSidney LanfieldBarbara Stanwyck, Herbert Marshall, Cesar RomeroDrama20th Century Fox
Always in TroubleJoseph SantleyJane Withers, Nana Bryant, Eddie CollinsComedy20th Century Fox
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseAnatole LitvakEdward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Donald CrispCrime Warner Bros.
Angels with Dirty FacesMichael CurtizJames Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Humphrey BogartCrime drama Warner Bros.
Annabel Takes a TourLew LandersLucille Ball, Jack Oakie, Ruth DonnellyComedyRKO
The Arkansas TravelerAlfred SantellBob Burns, Jean Parker, John BealComedy Paramount
Army GirlGeorge Nicholls Jr.Preston Foster, Madge Evans, James GleasonComedy dramaRepublic
Arrest Bulldog Drummond Thriller Paramount
Arsène Lupin Returns Mystery MGM
Arson Gang BustersJoseph KaneRobert Livingston, Jackie Moran, Rosalind KeithActionRepublic
Artists and Models AbroadMitchell LeisenJack Benny, Joan Bennett, Mary BolandComedy, MusicalParamount
Bar 20 JusticeLesley SelanderWilliam Boyd, Gabby Hayes, Russell HaydenWesternParamount
Barefoot Boy Drama Monogram
The Baroness and the ButlerWalter LangWilliam Powell, Annabella, Henry StephensonComedy 20th Century Fox
Battle of BroadwayGeorge MarshallVictor McLaglen, Brian Donlevy, Gypsy Rose LeeComedy 20th Century Fox
The Beloved BratArthur LubinBonita Granville, Donald Crisp, Dolores CostelloComedyWarner Bros.
The Big Broadcast of 1938Mitchell LeisenW. C. Fields, Bob Hope, Dorothy LamourMusical comedy Paramount
Billy the Kid Returns Western Republic
Black Bandit Western Universal
The Black DollOtis GarrettC. Henry Gordon, Nan Grey, Donald WoodsMysteryUniversal[1]
Blind Alibi Drama RKO
BlockadeWilliam DieterleMadeleine Carroll, Henry Fonda, Leo CarrilloWar drama United Artists
Block-HeadsComedy MGM
Blond CheatJoseph SantleyJoan Fontaine, Derrick De Marney, Lilian BondComedyRKO
Blondes at WorkFrank McDonaldGlenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Tom KennedyMysteryWarner Bros.[2]
BlondieFrank R. StrayerArthur Lake, Penny Singleton, Jonathan HaleComedyColumbia
Bluebeard's Eighth WifeErnst LubitschClaudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, David NivenComedyParamount
Booloo Adventure Paramount
Border G-Man Adventure RKO
Border Wolves Western Universal
Born to be WildJoseph KaneRalph Byrd, Doris Weston, Ward BondActionRepublic
Boy Meets GirlLloyd BaconJames Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie WilsonComedyWarner Bros.
Boys TownNorman TaurogSpencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry HullDramaMGM
Breaking the IceEdward F. ClineCharles Ruggles, Dolores Costello, John KingDramaRKO
Bringing Up BabyHoward HawksKatharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, May RobsonComedyRKO
Broadway Musketeers Musical Warner Bros.
Brother RatWilliam KeighleyWayne Morris, Ronald Reagan, Jane WymanComedyWarner Bros.
The BuccaneerCecil B. DeMilleFredric March, Hugh Sothern, Margot GrahameAdventureParamount
Bulldog Drummond in Africa Thriller Paramount
Bulldog Drummond's PerilJames P. HoganJohn Howard, John Barrymore, Louise CampbellThrillerParamount

C–D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
California Frontier Western Columbia
Call of the Rockies Western Columbia
Call of the YukonB. Reeves EasonRichard Arlen, Beverly Roberts, Lyle TalbotAdventureRepublic
Call the Mesquiteers Western Republic
Campus ConfessionsGeorge ArchainbaudBetty Grable, Thurston Hall, William HenryComedyParamount
CarefreeMark SandrichFred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Jack CarsonMusical comedyRKO
Cassidy of Bar 20 Western Paramount
Cattle RaidersSam NelsonCharles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Dick CurtisWesternUniversal[3]
Change of Heart Comedy 20th Century Fox
Charlie Chan in HonoluluMystery 20th Century Fox
The ChaserEdwin L. MarinLewis Stone, Nat Pendleton, John QualenDramaMGM
Child BrideHarry RevierShirley Mills, Warner Richmond, Angelo RossittoExploitationIndependent
A Christmas CarolEdwin L. MarinReginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Barry MacKayFantasy dramaMGM
Cipher Bureau Action Grand National
City GirlAlfred L. WerkerPhyllis Brooks, Ricardo Cortez, Robert WilcoxCrime20th Century Fox
City Streets Drama Columbia
Cocoanut GroveAlfred SantellFred MacMurray, Eve Arden, Rufe DavisMusical comedy Paramount
Code of the Rangers Western Monogram
College SwingRaoul WalshGeorge Burns, Gracie Allen, Bob HopeComedyParamount
The Colorado Trail Western Columbia
Come On, Leathernecks! Action Republic
Come On, Rangers Western Republic
Comet Over BroadwayBusby BerkeleyKay Francis, Donald Crisp, Ian HunterDramaWarner Bros.
Condemned WomenLew LandersAnne Shirley, Sally Eilers, Lee PatrickDramaRKO
ConvictedLeon BarshaCharles Quigley, Rita Hayworth, Marc LawrenceActionColumbia
Convicts at Large Crime Independent
The Cowboy and the Lady Western comedy United Artists
Cowboy from Brooklyn Musical comedy Warner Bros.
Crashing Through Danger DramaIndependent
Crashing Hollywood Comedy RKO
The Crime of Doctor Hallet Drama Universal
Crime RingLeslie GoodwinsAllan Lane, Clara Blandick, Bradley PageDramaRKO[4]
Crime SchoolLewis SeilerHumphrey Bogart, Gale Page, Billy HalopDramaWarner Bros.
Crime Takes a Holiday Crime Columbia
The Crowd RoarsRichard ThorpeRobert Taylor, Maureen O'Sullivan, Edward ArnoldActionMGM
Danger on the AirOtis GarrettDonald Woods, Nan Grey, Jed ProutyMysteryUniversal[5]
Dangerous to KnowRobert FloreyAnna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff, Gail PatrickCrimeParamount
Daredevil Drivers B. Reeves EasonCrime Warner Bros.
The Dawn PatrolEdmund GouldingErrol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David NivenWarWarner Bros.
Delinquent Parents Drama Independent
Desert Patrol Western Republic
A Desperate Adventure Comedy Republic
The Devil's PartyRay McCareyVictor McLaglen, Beatrice Roberts, William GarganCrimeUniversal
Doctor RhythmFrank TuttleBing Crosby, Mary Carlisle, Andy DevineMusical comedyParamount[6]
Double Danger Crime RKO
Down in 'Arkansaw' Comedy Republic
Down on the Farm Comedy 20th Century Fox
Dramatic SchoolRobert B. SinclairLuise Rainer, Paulette Goddard, Lana TurnerDramaMGM
The Duke of West PointAlfred E. GreenJoan Fontaine, Tom Brown, Richard CarlsonDramaUnited Artists
Durango Valley Raiders Western Republic

E–F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Everybody SingEdwin L. MarinJudy Garland, Fanny Brice, Billie BurkeMusical comedyMGM[7]
Everybody's Doing It Christy CabanneSally Eilers, Preston Foster, Guinn WilliamsRomantic comedyRKO
Exposed Drama Universal
Extortion Mystery Columbia
Fast CompanyEdward BuzzellMelvyn Douglas, Florence Rice, Claire DoddComedy MGM
Federal Man-Hunt Crime Republic
Female Fugitive Drama Monogram
The Feud Maker Western Republic
The First Hundred YearsRichard ThorpeRobert Montgomery, Virginia Bruce, Warren WilliamComedy MGM
Five of a Kind Comedy 20th Century Fox
Flight into NowhereLewis D. CollinsJack Holt, Jacqueline Wells, Dick PurcellAdventureColumbia
Flight to FameCharles C. ColemanCharles Farrell, Hugh Sothern, Julie BishopScience fictionColumbia
Flirting with Fate Comedy MGM
Fools for ScandalMervyn LeRoyCarole Lombard, Ralph Bellamy, Fernand GraveyMusical comedyWarner Bros.
Forbidden ValleyWyndham GittensNoah Beery Jr., Robert Barrat, Samuel S. HindsWesternUniversal[8]
Four DaughtersMichael CurtizPriscilla Lane, Claude Rains, John GarfieldDramaWarner Bros.
Four Men and a PrayerJohn FordLoretta Young, David Niven, George SandersDrama20th Century Fox
Four's a CrowdMichael CurtizErrol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Rosalind RussellComedyWarner Bros.
Freshman Year Musical Universal
Frontier Scout Western Grand National
Frontier Town Western Grand National
The FrontiersmenLesley SelanderWilliam Boyd, Gabby Hayes, Evelyn VenableWesternParamount
Fugitives for a NightLeslie GoodwinsEleanor Lynn, Allan Lane, Bradley PageMysteryRKO

G–H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Gambling Ship Mystery Universal
Gang Bullets Crime Monogram
Gang SmashersLeo C. PopkinComedy dramaIndependent[9]
Gangs of New YorkCrime Republic
Gangster's BoyWilliam NighJackie Cooper, Louise Lorimer, Tommy WonderComedy dramaMonogram
Garden of the Moon Pat O'Brien, Rudy Vallée, Johnnie DavisMusical comedy Warner Bros.
GatewayAlfred L. WerkerArleen Whelan, Don Ameche, Gregory RatoffDrama20th Century Fox
Ghost Town Riders Western Universal
The Girl DownstairsNorman TaurogFranciska Gaal, Franchot Tone, Walter ConnollyComedyMGM
The Girl of the Golden WestRobert Z. LeonardJeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Walter PidgeonMusicalMGM
Girls on ProbationWilliam C. McGannJane Bryan, Ronald Reagan, Susan HeywardDramaWarner Bros.
Girls' School Comedy Columbia
Give Me a Sailor Musical comedy Paramount
The Gladiator Comedy Columbia
Go Chase YourselfEdward F. ClineLucille Ball, Joe Penner, Fritz FeldComedyRKO
God's Step ChildrenOscar MicheauxEthel Moses, Alice B. Russell, Dorothy Van EngleDramaIndependent
Going PlacesRay EnrightDick Powell, Anita Louise, Ronald ReaganMusical comedy Warner Bros.
Gold Diggers in ParisGeorge Barnes, Ray EnrightRudy Vallée, Rosemary Lane, Hugh HerbertMusical comedyWarner Bros.
Gold Is Where You Find ItMichael CurtizGeorge Brent, Olivia de Havilland, Claude RainsWestern romanceWarner Bros.
Gold Mine in the Sky Western Republic
The Goldwyn FolliesH. C. Potter, George MarshallAdolphe Menjou, Ritz Brothers, Vera ZorinaMusicalUnited Artists
Goodbye BroadwayRay McCareyAlice Brady, Charles Winninger, Dorothea KentComedyUniversal
The Great WaltzJosef von Sternberg, Julien DuvivierLuise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Lionel AtwillMusical drama MGM
Guilty Trails Western Universal
Gun Law Western RKO
Gun Packer Western Monogram
Gunsmoke Trail Western Monogram
Happy LandingRoy Del RuthSonja Henie, Don Ameche, Cesar RomeroComedy20th Century Fox
Hard to GetOlivia de Havilland, Dick Powell, Charles WinningerComedyWarner Bros.
Having Wonderful TimeRomantic comedy RKO
Hawaiian Buckaroo Western 20th Century Fox
Hawaii CallsEdward F. ClineNed Sparks, Bobby Breen, Warren HullMusicalRKO
The Headleys at Home Chris Beute Comedy Independent
Heart of Arizona Western Paramount
Heart of the NorthLewis SeilerDick Foran, Gale Page, Allen JenkinsAdventureWarner Bros.
He Couldn't Say No Romantic comedy Warner Bros.
Held for Ransom Clarence Bricker Action Grand National
Her Jungle Love George ArchainbaudDorothy Lamour, Ray Milland, Lynne OvermanAdventureParamount
Heroes of the Hills Western Republic
The Higgins Family Comedy Republic
Highway Patrol Action Columbia
His Exciting Night Comedy Universal
Hold That Co-edGeorge MarshallJohn Barrymore, George Murphy, Joan DavisComedy20th Century Fox
Hold That KissEdwin L. MarinMaureen O'Sullivan, Dennis O'Keefe, Mickey RooneyRomantic comedy MGM
HolidayGeorge CukorKatharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Lew AyresComedy dramaColumbia
Hollywood Stadium Mystery Mystery Republic
Hunted MenLouis KingLloyd Nolan, Mary Carlisle, Anthony QuinnCrimeParamount

I–J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Am a CriminalWilliam NighJohn Carroll, Kay Linaker, Craig ReynoldsCrimeMonogram[10]
I Am the LawAlexander HallEdward G. Robinson, Otto Kruger, Barbara O'NeilCrimeColumbia
I Demand PaymentClifford SanforthJack La Rue, Betty Burgess, Guinn WilliamsDramaIndependent[11]
I Met My Love AgainRomance United Artists
I Stand Accused Drama Republic
I'll Give a MillionWalter LangWarner Baxter, Peter Lorre, Jean HersholtComedy drama20th Century Fox
I'm From the CityBen HolmesJoe Penner, Richard Lane, Lorraine KruegerWestern comedyRKO
If I Were KingFrank LloydRonald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances DeeAdventureParamount
Illegal Traffic Crime Paramount
In Early Arizona Western Columbia
In Old Chicago Drama 20th Century Fox
In Old MexicoEdward D. VenturiniWilliam Boyd, Gabby Hayes, Russell HaydenWestern
International Crime Mystery Grand National
International Settlement Drama 20th Century Fox
Invisible Enemy Crime Republic
The Invisible Menace Mystery Warner Bros.
Island in the SkyHerbert I. LeedsGloria Stuart, Michael Whalen, Leon AmesCrime20th Century Fox
It's All in Your Mind Drama Independent
JezebelWilliam WylerBette Davis, Henry Fonda, George BrentDramaWarner Bros.
JosetteAllan DwanDon Ameche, William Collier Sr., Simone SimonComedy 20th Century Fox
Joy of LivingTay GarnettIrene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Guy KibbeeMusical comedyRKO
Judge Hardy's ChildrenComedy MGM
The Jury's Secret Drama Universal
Just Around the CornerIrving CummingsShirley Temple, Charles Farrell, Franklin PangbornMusical comedy 20th Century Fox
Juvenile Court Crime Columbia

K–L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Keep Smiling Comedy 20th Century Fox
KentuckyDavid ButlerLoretta Young, Walter Brennan, Richard GreeneRomanceFox
Kentucky MoonshineDavid ButlerRitz Brothers, Marjorie Weaver, Tony MartinComedy20th Century Fox
KidnappedOtto Preminger, Alfred L. WerkerWarner Baxter, Freddie Bartholomew, Reginald OwenAdventure20th Century Fox
The Kid Comes Back Sports Warner Bros.
King of AlcatrazRobert FloreyLloyd Nolan, Robert Preston, J. Carrol NaishCrimeParamount
King of the Newsboys Drama Republic
King of the Sierras Western Grand National
Knight of the Plains Western Independent
Ladies in Distress Drama Republic
Lady Behave! Comedy Republic
The Lady in the Morgue Mystery Universal
The Lady ObjectsErle C. KentonGloria Stuart, Lanny Ross, Joan MarshDramaColumbia
Land of Fighting Men Western Monogram
The Last Express Mystery Universal
The Last Stand Western Universal
The Last WarningMystery Universal
Law of the Plains Western Columbia
Law of the Texan Western Columbia
Law of the Underworld Crime Universal
The Law West of TombstoneGlenn TryonTim Holt, Harry Carey, Paul GuilfoyleWesternRKO
Lawless Valley Western RKO
Letter of Introduction Comedy drama Universal
Lightning Carson Rides Again Western Independent
The Little Adventuress Adventure Columbia
Listen, DarlingEdwin L. MarinJudy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, Mary AstorComedy, MusicalMGM
Little Miss BroadwayIrving CummingsShirley Temple, Jimmy Durante, Edna May OliverComedy, Musical20th Century Fox
Little Miss Roughneck Drama Columbia
Little Miss Thoroughbred Drama Warner Bros.
Little Orphan Annie Comedy Paramount
Little Tough GuyHarold YoungHuntz Hall, Helen Parrish, Robert WilcoxDrama, CrimeUniversal
Little Tough Guys in Society Comedy Universal
The Lone Wolf in ParisAlbert S. RogellFrancis Lederer, Frances Drake, Walter KingsfordDrama, MysteryColumbia
Lord JeffSam WoodFreddie Bartholomew, Mickey Rooney, Charles CoburnComedy, CrimeMGM
Love Finds Andy HardyGeorge B. SeitzMickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Lewis StoneComedy, RomanceMGM
Love, Honor and Behave Drama Warner Bros.
Love Is a HeadacheRichard ThorpeGladys George, Franchot Tone, Mickey RooneyComedyMGM
Love on a Budget Comedy 20th Century Fox

M–N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Mad About MusicNorman TaurogDeanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall, William FrawleyMusicalUniversal
The Mad Miss MantonMystery comedy RKO
Maid's Night Out Comedy RKO
The Main Event Drama Columbia
Making the Headlines Crime Columbia
Man-ProofKarl FreundMyrna Loy, Rosalind Russell, Walter PidgeonComedy MGM
The Man from Music Mountain Western Republic
A Man to RememberDrama RKO
Man's Country Western Monogram
Marie AntoinetteW. S. Van DykeNorma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John BarrymoreHistorical MGM
The Marines are Here Comedy Monogram[12]
The Marines Come Thru Action Grand National
Meet the Girls Comedy 20th Century Fox
Men Are Such FoolsBusby BerkeleyPriscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, Wayne MorrisComedyWarner Bros.
Men with WingsWilliam A. WellmanFred MacMurray, Ray Milland, Louise CampbellDramaParamount
Merrily We LiveNorman Z. McLeodConstance Bennett, Billie Burke, Brian AherneComedyMGM
The Mexicali Kid Western Monogram
Midnight IntruderArthur LubinLouis Hayward, Eric Linden, Barbara ReadMysteryUniversal
The Missing GuestJohn RawlinsPaul Kelly, Constance Moore, William LundiganMysteryUniversal[13]
Mother Carey's Chickens Drama RKO
Mr. Boggs Steps OutGordon WilesStuart Erwin, Helen Chandler, Tully MarshallComedyGrand National
Mr. Chump Comedy Warner Bros.
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off Comedy RKO
Mr. Moto's GambleJames TinlingPeter Lorre, Keye Luke, Douglas FowleyMystery20th Century Fox
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance Norman FosterMystery 20th Century Fox
Mr. Wong, DetectiveWilliam NighBoris Karloff, Evelyn Brent, Grant WithersMysteryMonogram
My BillJohn FarrowKay Francis, Dickie Moore, Bonita GranvilleDramaWarner Bros.
My Lucky StarRoy Del RuthSonja Henie, Cesar Romero, Richard GreeneRomantic comedy20th Century Fox
My Old Kentucky Home Romance Monogram
Mysterious Mr. MotoMystery 20th Century Fox
The Mysterious Rider Western Paramount
Mystery House Mystery Warner Bros.
The Mystic Circle MurdersFrank O'ConnorRobert Fiske, Arthur Gardner, Betty CompsonDramaGrand National[14]
Nancy Drew... DetectiveWilliam ClemensBonita Granville, John Litel, Frank OrthMysteryWarner Bros.
Newsboys' Home Crime Universal
Next Time I MarryGarson KaninLucille Ball, James Ellison, Mantan MorelandComedyRKO
The Night Hawk Crime Republic
Night Spot Comedy RKO
No Time to Marry Comedy Columbia
Numbered Woman Drama Monogram
The Nurse from BrooklynS. Sylvan SimonSally Eilers, Paul Kelly, Larry J. BlakeDramaUniversal

O–P

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Of Human HeartsClarence BrownWalter Huston, James Stewart, John CarradineWesternMGM
The Old Barn DanceJoseph KaneGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Roy RogersWesternRepublic
On the Great White Trail Western Grand National
One Wild Night Comedy 20th Century Fox
Orphans of the Street Drama Republic
Out West with the HardysComedy MGM
Outlaw Express Western Universal
Outlaws of Sonora Western Republic
Outside of Paradise Comedy Republic
Over the WallFrank McDonaldDick Foran, John Litel, Veda Ann BorgDramaWarner Bros.
The Overland Express Drew EbersonWestern Columbia
Overland Stage Raiders Western Republic
Painted Desert Western RKO
The Painted Trail Western Monogram
Pals of the Saddle Western Republic
Panamint's Bad Man Western 20th Century Fox
Paradise for ThreeEdward BuzzellRobert Young, Mary Astor, Frank MorganComedyMGM
Paroled from the Big House Crime Independent
Paroled - To Die Western Republic
Partners of the PlainsLesley SelanderWilliam Boyd, Russell Hayden, Gwen GazeWesternParamount
Passport Husband Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Patient in Room 18 Mystery Warner Bros.
Peck's Bad Boy with the CircusSam WoodTommy Kelly, Edgar Kennedy, Billy GilbertComedyRKO
PenitentiaryJohn BrahmWalter Connolly, Jean Parker, John HowardCrime Columbia
Penrod and His Twin Brother Comedy Warner Bros.
Penrod's Double Trouble Comedy Warner Bros.
Personal SecretaryOtis GarrettWilliam Gargan, Joy Hodges, Ruth DonnellyComedyUniversal[15]
Phantom Gold Western Columbia
Phantom Ranger Western Monogram
Pioneer Trail Western Columbia
The Port of Missing GirlsKarl BrownHarry Carey, Judith Allen, Milburn StoneMysteryMonogram
Port of Seven SeasJames WhaleWallace Beery, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank MorganDramaMGM
Prairie Justice Western Universal
Prairie Moon Western Republic
Pride of the West Western Paramount
Prison BreakArthur LubinBarton MacLane, Glenda Farrell, Ward BondDramaUniversal
Prison FarmLouis KingLloyd Nolan, Shirley Ross, May BoleyCrime Paramount
Prison Nurse Drama Republic
Prison Train Crime Independent
Professor BewareElliott NugentHarold Lloyd, Phyllis Welch, Lionel StanderComedyParamount
The Purple Vigilantes Western Republic

R–S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Racket BustersLloyd BaconGeorge Brent, Allen Jenkins, Humphrey BogartCrimeWarner Bros.
Radio City RevelsBenjamin StoloffJack Oakie, Bob Burns, Ann MillerMusical comedyRKO
The Rangers' Round-Up Western Independent
The Rage of Paris Romantic comedy Universal
Rascals Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rawhide Western 20th Century Fox
Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmAllan DwanShirley Temple, Randolph Scott, Helen WestleyComedy drama20th Century Fox
Rebellious Daughters Drama Independent
Reckless Living Drama Universal
Red River RangeWestern Republic
Reformatory Crime Columbia
The Renegade Ranger Western RKO
Rhythm of the Saddle Western Republic
Rich Man, Poor GirlReinhold SchünzelLew Ayres, Robert Young, Lana TurnerComedyMGM
Ride a Crooked MileAlfred E. GreenFrances Farmer, Akim Tamiroff, Lynne OvermanWesternParamount
Riders of the Black Hills Western Republic
Rio Grande Western Columbia
Road Demon Crime 20th Century Fox
The Road to RenoComedy Universal
Rolling Caravans Western Columbia
Rollin' Plains Western Grand National
Romance in the Dark Romance Warner Bros.
Romance of the Limberlost Drama Monogram
Romance on the Run Comedy crime Republic
Room ServiceWilliam A. SeiterMarx Brothers, Lucille Ball, Ann MillerComedyRKO
Rough Riding Rhythm Western Independent
Rose of the Rio GrandeWilliam NighJohn Carroll, Movita, Gino CorradoAdventure Monogram
Safety in Numbers Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Saint in New YorkBen HolmesLouis Hayward, Kay Sutton, Jack CarsonThriller RKO
Saleslady Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn, Kenneth HarlanComedy Monogram
Sally, Irene and MaryWilliam A. SeiterAlice Faye, Marjorie Weaver, Joan DavisComedy20th Century Fox
Santa Fe Stampede Western Republic
Say It in FrenchAndrew L. StoneRay Milland, Irene Hervey, Mary CarlisleComedyParamount
Scandal StreetJames P. HoganLew Ayres, Louise Campbell, Lucien LittlefieldDramaParamount
Secrets of a NurseArthur LubinDick Foran, Helen Mack, Edmund LoweMysteryUniversal
Secrets of an ActressWilliam KeighleyKay Francis, George Brent, Ian HunterDramaWarner Bros.
Sergeant Murphy Comedy Warner Bros.
Service de LuxeRowland V. LeeConstance Bennett, Vincent Price, Charlie RugglesComedyUniversal
Shadows Over ShanghaiCharles LamontRalph Morgan, Robert Barrat, Robert BarratDramaGrand National
SharpshootersJames TinlingBrian Donlevy, Lynn Bari, Douglass DumbrilleAdventure20th Century Fox
Shine On, Harvest Moon Western Republic
The Shining HourFrank BorzageJoan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Melvyn DouglasDramaMGM
The Shopworn AngelH. C. PotterJames Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Walter PidgeonWar drama MGM
Sing You Sinners Musical comedy Paramount
The Singing Outlaw Western Universal
Sinners in ParadiseJames WhaleBruce Cabot, Marion Martin, Gene LockhartDramaUniversal
The SistersAnatole LitvakBette Davis, Errol Flynn, Anita LouiseDramaWarner Bros.
Six Gun Trail Western Independent
Six-Shootin' Sheriff Western Grand National
Sky GiantLew LandersJoan Fontaine, Richard Dix, Harry CareyAdventureRKO
Slander House Drama Independent
A Slight Case of MurderLloyd BaconEdward G. Robinson, Jane Bryan, John LitelComedy crimeWarner Bros.
Smashing the Rackets Drama RKO
Smashing the Spy Ring Mystery Columbia
Song of the Buckaroo Western Monogram
Songs and Bullets Western Independent
Songs and Saddles Western Grand National
Sons of the Legion Drama Paramount
South of Arizona Western Columbia
Spawn of the NorthAdventure Paramount
Special InspectorLeon BarshaCharles Quigley, Rita Hayworth, George McKayCrimeColumbia
Speed to Burn Crime 20th Century Fox
Spirit of YouthHarry L. FraserJoe Louis, Mantan Moreland, Edna May HarrisSportsIndependent
Spring MadnessS. Sylvan SimonMaureen O'Sullivan, Lew Ayres, Burgess MeredithComedyMGM
The Spy Ring Thriller Universal
Squadron of Honor Action Columbia
StablematesSam WoodSports MGM
Stagecoach DaysWestern Columbia
Starlight Over Texas Western Monogram
Start Cheering Comedy Columbia
State Police Crime Universal
Stolen HeavenAndrew L. StoneGene Raymond, Glenda Farrell, Lewis StoneDramaParamount
The Storm Drama Universal
Storm Over Bengal Adventure Republic
Straight, Place and ShowDavid ButlerRitz Brothers, Ethel Merman, Richard ArlenComedy20th Century Fox
Strange FacesErrol TaggartDorothea Kent, Frank Jenks, Mary TreenDramaUniversal
The Stranger from Arizona Western Columbia
The Strange Case of Dr. Meade Mystery Columbia
Submarine PatrolJohn FordPreston Foster, Richard Greene, Nancy KellyAdventure20th Century Fox
Sunset Murder Case Mystery Grand National
Suez20th Century Fox
SweetheartsW. S. Van DykeJeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Frank MorganMusicalMGM
Swing It, Sailor! Comedy Grand National
Swing!Oscar MicheauxCora Green, Amanda Randolph, Trixie SmithMusicalIndependent
Swing, Sister, SwingJoseph SantleyKen Murray, Johnny Downs, Nana BryantMusicalUniversal
Swing That CheerHarold D. SchusterTom Brown, Robert Wilcox, Constance MooreSports comedyUniversal
Swing Your LadyRay EnrightFrank McHugh, Humphrey Bogart, Penny SingletonMusical Warner Bros.
Swiss Miss Comedy MGM

T–U

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tarnished AngelLeslie GoodwinsSally Eilers, Ann Miller, Paul GuilfoyleDramaRKO
Tarzan's RevengeAdventure 20th Century Fox
Ten Laps to Go Action Independent
Tenth Avenue KidBernard VorhausBruce Cabot, Beverly Roberts, Horace McMahonCrimeRepublic
The Terror of Tiny TownSam NewfieldBilly Curtis, "Little Billy" Rhodes, Charlie BeckerWestern comedyColumbia
Test PilotVictor Fleming, Howard HawksClark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer TracyDramaMGM
The TexansJames P. HoganJoan Bennett, Randolph Scott, Robert CummingsWesternParamount
Thanks for EverythingWilliam A. SeiterJack Oakie, Adolphe Menjou, Jack HaleyComedy20th Century Fox
Thanks for the Memory Comedy Paramount
That Certain AgeEdward LudwigDeanna Durbin, Melvyn Douglas, Jackie CooperMusical comedyUniversal
There Goes My HeartNorman Z. McLeod, Hal RoachFredric March, Patsy Kelly, Virginia BruceComedyUnited Artists
There's That Woman Again Alexander HallMelvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Margaret LindsayComedy mysteryColumbia
There's Always a WomanAlexander HallJoan Blondell, Melvyn Douglas, Mary AstorComedy mysteryColumbia
This Marriage BusinessChristy CabanneVictor Moore, Cecil Kellaway, Jack CarsonComedyRKO
Three Blind MiceWilliam A. SeiterLoretta Young, Joel McCrea, David NivenComedy20th Century Fox
Three ComradesFrank BorzageRobert Taylor, Franchot Tone, Guy KibbeeDramaMGM
Three Loves Has Nancy Comedy MGM
Thunder in the Desert Western Republic
Time Out for Murder Crime 20th Century Fox
Tip-Off GirlsCrime Paramount
Tom Sawyer, Detective Mystery Paramount
Too Hot to HandleJack ConwayClark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter PidgeonComedy MGM
Topa Topa Western Grand National
Topper Takes a TripNorman Z. McLeodComedyUnited Artists
Torchy Blane in Panama Mystery Warner Bros.
Torchy Gets Her Man Mystery Warner Bros.
Touchdown, Army Comedy Paramount
Tough Kid Crime Monogram
The Toy WifeRichard ThorpeLuise Rainer, Melvyn Douglas, H. B. WarnerDramaMGM
Trade WindsTay GarnettJoan Bennett, Fredric March, Ann SothernComedyUnited Artists
A Trip to Paris Comedy 20th Century Fox
Tropic HolidayTheodore ReedBob Burns, Dorothy Lamour, Ray MillandMusical comedy Paramount
Two Gun Justice Western Monogram
Two-Gun Man from HarlemRichard C. KahnHerb Jeffries, Marguerite Whitten, Mantan MorelandWesternIndependent
Under the Big Top Drama Monogram
Under Western Stars Western Republic
Up the RiverAlfred L. WerkerPreston Foster, Arthur Treacher, Phyllis BrooksComedy20th Century Fox
Utah TrailWestern Grand National

V–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Vacation from LoveGeorge FitzmauriceFlorence Rice, Reginald Owen, Dennis O'KeefeComedyMGM
Valley of the GiantsWilliam KeighleyClaire Trevor, Wayne Morris, Charles BickfordAdventureWarner Bros.
Vivacious LadyGeorge StevensJames Stewart, Ginger Rogers, Beulah BondiComedyRKO
Walking Down BroadwayNorman FosterClaire Trevor, Leah Ray, Phyllis BrooksDrama20th Century Fox
Wanted by the Police Crime Monogram
West of Cheyenne Western Columbia
West of Rainbow's End Western Monogram
West of the Santa Fe Western Columbia
Western Jamboree Western Republic
Western Trails Western Universal
When G-Men Step In Action Columbia
When Were You Born Mystery Warner Bros.
Where the Buffalo RoamAl HermanTex Ritter, Dorothy Short, Horace MurphyWestern Monogram
Where the West BeginsJ. P. McGowanJack Randall, Fuzzy Knight, Luana WaltersWesternMonogram
While New York SleepsCrime 20th Century Fox
Whirlwind Horseman Western Grand National
White BannersDrama Warner Bros.
Who Killed Gail Preston?Crime Columbia
Wide Open FacesKurt NeumannJoe E. Brown, Jane Wyman, Lucien LittlefieldComedyColumbia
Wild Horse Canyon Western Monogram
Wives Under SuspicionJames WhaleWarren William, Gail Patrick, Constance MooreCrimeUniversal
Woman Against WomanRobert B. SinclairHerbert Marshall, Virginia Bruce, Mary AstorDramaMGM
Women Are Like ThatStanley LoganKay Francis, Pat O'Brien, Melville CooperDramaWarner Bros.
Women in Prison Drama Columbia
A Yank at OxfordJack ConwayRobert Taylor, Maureen O'Sullivan, Vivien LeighComedy dramaMGM
Yellow JackGeorge B. SeitzRobert Montgomery, Virginia Bruce, Buddy EbsenDramaMGM
You and MeFritz LangSylvia Sidney, George Raft, Barton MacLaneFilm noirParamount
You Can't Take It with YouFrank CapraJames Stewart, Jean Arthur, Lionel BarrymoreComedyColumbia
Young Dr. KildareSam WoodLew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Emma DunnDramaMGM
Young FugitivesJohn RawlinsRobert Wilcox, Harry Davenport, Dorothea KentCrime drama Universal[16]
The Young in HeartRichard WallaceJanet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Billie BurkeComedy dramaUnited Artists
Youth Takes a FlingArchie MayoJoel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Dorothea KentComedyUniversal

Short films

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Ship That DiedJacques TourneurJohn Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea MitchellShort drama
Too Much Johnson Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson Comedy Never publicly released

See also

References

  1. Web site: The Black Doll (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20180528140932/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6a54a010. dead. May 28, 2018. 4 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Blondes at Work (1938) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Cattle Raiders (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20180528135417/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6fda7b3e. dead. May 28, 2018. 4 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Crime Ring (1938) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  5. Web site: Danger on the Air (1938) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  6. Web site: Doctor Rhythm (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20180612114742/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6a904da2. dead. June 12, 2018. 4 June 2018.
  7. Web site: Everybody Sing (1938) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  8. Web site: Forbidden Valley (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20171030004533/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6aa6cdb3. dead. October 30, 2017. 4 June 2018.
  9. Web site: GANG SMASHERS. 4 June 2018.
  10. Web site: I Am a Criminal. 4 June 2018.
  11. Web site: I Demand Payment (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20190217030315/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b72b5f08d. dead. February 17, 2019. 4 June 2018.
  12. Web site: The Marines Are Here (1938) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  13. Web site: The Missing Guest (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20180528142022/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b089ebe. dead. May 28, 2018. 4 June 2018.
  14. Web site: The Mystic Circle Murder (1939) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 4 June 2018.
  15. Web site: Personal Secretary (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20180528140456/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b2e0aeb. dead. May 28, 2018. 4 June 2018.
  16. Web site: Young Fugitives (1938). https://web.archive.org/web/20190217030312/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6bb6945b. dead. February 17, 2019. 4 June 2018.

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