List of American films of 1936 explained

This list of American films of 1936 compiles American feature-length motion pictures that were released in 1936.The Great Ziegfeld won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A-B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
13 Hours by Air Drama Paramount
15 Maiden LaneAllan DwanClaire Trevor, Cesar Romero, Lloyd NolanCrime20th Century Fox
36 Hours to KillEugene FordeBrian Donlevy, Gloria Stuart, Warren HymerDrama20th Century Fox
Absolute QuietGeorge B. SeitzLionel Atwill, Raymond Walburn, Irene HerveyComedy dramaMGM
The Accusing FingerJames P. HoganPaul Kelly, Kent Taylor, Marsha HuntCrimeParamount
Aces and EightsSam NewfieldTim McCoy, Luana Walters, Rex LeaseWesternIndependent
Aces Wild Western Independent
Adventure in Manhattan Comedy Columbia
After the Thin ManW. S. Van DykeWilliam Powell, Myrna Loy, James StewartComedy mysteryMGM
Alibi for Murder Crime Columbia
All American ChumpEdwin L. MarinStuart Erwin, Betty Furness, Edmund GwennComedyMGM
Along Came LoveBert LytellIrene Hervey, H. B. Warner, Charles StarrettComedyParamount
Ambush Valley Western Independent
And So They Were MarriedElliott NugentMary Astor, Melvyn Douglas, Edith FellowsRomantic comedyColumbia
And Sudden Death Drama Paramount
Anthony AdverseMervyn LeRoyFredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods, Anita LouiseDramaWarner Bros. Best Picture nominee
Anything GoesLewis MilestoneBing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Ida LupinoMusical comedyParamount
Arizona Mahoney Western Paramount
The Arizona Raiders Western Paramount
August Weekend Drama Chesterfield
Avenging Waters Western Columbia
Back to Nature Comedy 20th Century Fox
Banjo on My KneeJohn CromwellBarbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Walter BrennanMusical comedy20th Century Fox
Below the Deadline Crime Chesterfield
Beloved EnemyH. C. PotterMerle Oberon, Brian Aherne, David NivenDramaUnited Artists
Bengal TigerLouis KingBarton MacLane, June Travis, Paul GraetzDramaWarner Bros.
Beware of Ladies Crime Republic
The Big Broadcast of 1937Mitchell LeisenJack Benny, George Burns, Gracie AllenMusical comedyParamount
Big Brown EyesRaoul WalshCary Grant, Joan Bennett, Walter PidgeonComedy mysteryParamount
The Big GameGeorge Nicholls Jr.James Gleason, Bruce Cabot, June TravisSportsRKO
The Big NoiseCrime comedy Warner Bros.
The Big ShowMack V. WrightGene Autry, Kay Hughes, Smiley BurnetteWesternRepublic
Black Gold Action Independent
Blackmailer Thriller Columbia
Blazing Justice Western Independent
The Bohemian GirlJames W. Horne, Charley RogersStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Thelma ToddComedyMGM
The Bold Caballero Adventure Republic
Border Caballero Tim McCoy, Lois January, Ralph ByrdWestern Independent
Border FlightOtho LoveringFrances Farmer, John Howard, Grant WithersDramaParamount
The Border Patrolman Western 20th Century Fox
Born to DanceRoy Del RuthEleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia BruceMusical comedy MGM
Born to FightCharles HutchisonFrankie Darro, Jack La Rue, Sheila BromleyDramaIndependent[1]
The Boss Rider of Gun Creek Western Universal
Boulder Dam Drama Warner Bros.
Brand of the Outlaws Western Independent
The Bride Walks OutLeigh JasonBarbara Stanwyck, Gene Raymond, Robert YoungComedyRKO
Brides Are Like That William C. McGannComedy Warner Bros.
The Bridge of SighsPhil RosenOnslow Stevens, Dorothy Tree, Walter ByronDramaChesterfield
Brilliant Marriage Drama Chesterfield
Bulldog Edition Crime Republic
Bullets or BallotsWilliam KeighleyEdward G. Robinson, Barton MacLane, Humphrey BogartCrimeWarner Bros.
Bunker Bean Comedy RKO
Burning Gold Western Republic

C-D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Cain and MabelRomantic comedy Warner Bros.
California Mail Western Warner Bros.
Call of the Prairie Western Paramount
CamilleGeorge CukorGreta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel BarrymoreDrama, RomanceMGM
Can This Be Dixie?George MarshallJane Withers, Slim Summerville, Hattie McDanielComedy, Musical20th Century Fox
Captain CalamityJohn ReinhardtGeorge Houston, Marian Nixon, Vince BarnettAdventure, RomanceGrand National
Captain JanuaryDavid ButlerShirley Temple, Buddy Ebsen, Guy KibbeeMusical20th Century Fox
The Captain's Kid Comedy Warner Bros.
Career Woman Drama 20th Century Fox
Caryl of the Mountains Adventure Independent
The Case Against Mrs. AmesWilliam A. SeiterMadeleine Carroll, George Brent, Arthur TreacherDramaParamount
The Case of the Black CatWilliam C. McGannRicardo Cortez, June Travis, Guy UsherMysteryWarner Bros. Perry Mason
The Case of the Velvet Claws Mystery Warner Bros.
The Cattle Thief Western Columbia
Cavalcade of the West Western Grand National
Cavalry Western Republic
Ceiling ZeroHoward HawksJames Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Barton MacLaneDrama, AdventureWarner Bros.
Champagne Charlie Drama 20th Century Fox
The Charge of the Light BrigadeMichael CurtizErrol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald CrispDrama, AdventureWarner Bros.
Charlie Chan at the CircusHarry LachmanComedy, Mystery 20th Century Fox
Charlie Chan at the OperaH. Bruce HumberstoneWarner Oland, Keye Luke, Boris KarloffComedy, Mystery20th Century Fox
Charlie Chan at the Race TrackComedy, Mystery 20th Century Fox
Charlie Chan's SecretComedy, Mystery 20th Century Fox
ChatterboxGeorge Nicholls Jr.Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes, Lucille BallComedy, DramaRKO
China ClipperRay EnrightPat O'Brien, Ross Alexander, Humphrey BogartDramaWarner Bros.
Code of the Range Western Columbia
ColleenAlfred E. GreenDick Powell, Joan Blondell, Hugh HerbertComedy, MusicalWarner Bros.
College HolidayFrank TuttleGeorge Burns, Gracie Allen, Jack BennyComedyParamount
Come and Get ItDramaUnited Artists
Come Closer, Folks Comedy Columbia
Comin' Round the Mountain Western Republic
Conflict Drama, Sport Universal
CounterfeitErle C. KentonLloyd Nolan, Chester Morris, George McKayDrama, CrimeColumbia[2]
Counterfeit Lady Comedy Columbia
The Country Beyond Drama 20th Century Fox
The Country DoctorHenry KingJean Hersholt, Jane Darwell, John QualenDrama20th Century Fox
Country Gentlemen Comedy Republic
The Cowboy and the Kid Western Universal
The Cowboy Star Western Columbia
Crack-UpMalcolm St. ClairPeter Lorre, Brian Donlevy, Helen WoodDramaFox
Craig's WifeDorothy ArznerRosalind Russell, John Boles, Alma KrugerDramaColumbia
Crash DonovanWilliam NighJack Holt, Ward Bond, Nan GreyDrama, CrimeUniversal
The Crime of Dr. Forbes Crime 20th Century Fox
The Crooked Trail Western Independent
Dancing Feet Comedy Republic
Dancing Pirate Musical RKO
Dangerous Intrigue Drama Columbia
Dangerous WatersLambert HillyerRobert Armstrong, Jack Holt, Edwin MaxwellDramaUniversal
Daniel BooneDavid HowardGeorge O'Brien, Heather Angel, John CarradineWesternRKO
The Dark Hour Mystery Chesterfield
Death in the AirElmer CliftonLona Andre, John Carroll, Leon AmesDrama, Mystery
Desert Gold Western Paramount
Desert Guns Western Independent
Desert Justice Western Independent
Desert Phantom Western Independent
DesireFrank BorzageMarlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, William FrawleyComedy, DramaParamount
The Devil Is a Sissy Comedy dramaMGM
The Devil on Horseback Comedy Grand National
Devil's SquadronErle C. KentonRichard Dix, Lloyd Nolan, Karen MorleyDrama, ActionColumbia[3]
The Devil-DollTod BrowningLionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Pedro de CordobaScience fictionMGM
DimplesMusical 20th Century Fox
Dodge City Trail Charles Starrett, Russell Hicks, Si JenksWestern Columbia
DodsworthWilliam WylerWalter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, Mary AstorDramaUnited Artists. Best Picture nominee
Don't Gamble with Love Drama Columbia
Don't Get Personal Comedy Universal
Don't Turn 'Em LooseBen StoloffLewis Stone, James Gleason, Betty GrableCrime drama RKO
Doughnuts and SocietyLewis D. CollinsMaude Eburne, Louise Fazenda, Franklin PangbornComedyRepublic
Down the StretchWilliam ClemensWillie Best, Mickey Rooney, Patricia EllisDramaWarner Bros.
Down to the Sea Drama Republic
Dracula's DaughterOtto Kruger, Gloria Holden, John CarradineHorror Universal
The Drag-Net Crime Independent
Drift Fence Western Paramount

E-F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Early to BedNorman Z. McLeodCharles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Lucien LittlefieldComedyParamount
Earthworm Tractors Comedy Warner Bros.
Easy Money Crime Chesterfield
Easy to Take Comedy Paramount
Educating Father Comedy 20th Century Fox
Ellis IslandPhil RosenDonald Cook, Peggy Shannon, Bradley PageCrime drama Chesterfield
Empty Saddles Western Universal
End of the Trail Western Columbia
Everybody's Old ManJames FloodIrvin S. Cobb, Rochelle Hudson, Sara HadenComedy drama20th Century Fox
Everyman's Law Western Independent
Every Saturday Night Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford Comedy mystery RKO
Exclusive StoryGeorge B. SeitzFranchot Tone, Madge Evans, Joseph CalleiaDramaMGM
F-Man Comedy Paramount
A Face in the FogRobert F. HillLawrence Gray, June Collyer, Forrest TaylorMysteryIndependent
The Farmer in the DellBen HolmesFrank Albertson, Moroni Olsen, Lucille BallComedyRKO
Fast Bullets Western Independent
Fatal LadyEdward LudwigMary Ellis, Ruth Donnelly, Samuel S. HindsMystery Paramount
Federal Agent Crime Republic
Feud of the West Western Grand National
The Final Hour Drama Columbia
The First BabyLewis SeilerMarjorie Gateson, Shirley Deane, Hattie McDanielComedy20th Century Fox
Florida SpecialRalph MurphyFrances Drake, Jack Oakie, Claude GillingwaterComedyParamount
Flying Hostess Drama Universal
Follow the FleetMark SandrichFred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Lucille BallMusical comedyRKO
Follow Your HeartAubrey ScottoMarion Talley, Luis Alberni, Nigel BruceDrama, MusicalRepublic
For the Service Western Universal
Forgotten FacesE. A. DupontHerbert Marshall, Gertrude Michael, Robert CummingsDramaParamount
Four Days' Wonder Mystery Universal
Frankie and JohnnyJohn H. Auer, Chester ErskineHelen Morgan, Chester Morris, Walter KingsfordDramaRepublic[4]
Freshman LoveWilliam C. McGannFrank McHugh, Patricia Ellis, Mary TreenComedy, Musical20th Century Fox
From Nine to Nine Mystery Independent[5]
Fugitive in the Sky Drama Warner Bros.
The Fugitive Sheriff Western Columbia
FuryFritz LangSpencer Tracy, Sylvia Sidney, Walter BrennanDrama, CrimeMGM
Fury Below ActionIndependent

G-H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Galloping Dynamite Western Independent
Gambling with SoulsElmer CliftonWheeler Oakman, Bryant Washburn, Vera SteadmanCrime dramaIndependent
The Garden Murder Case Mystery MGM
The Garden of Allah Drama United Artists
The Gay DesperadoComedy United Artists
The General Died at DawnLewis MilestoneDramaParamount
General Spanky Comedy MGM
Gentle Julia Drama 20th Century Fox
The Gentleman from Louisiana Drama Republic
Ghost Patrol Action Independent
Ghost-Town Gold Western
Ghost Town Western Independent
The Girl from Mandalay Action Republic
Girl of the OzarksDrama Paramount
The Girl on the Front PageHarry BeaumontGloria Stuart, Edmund Lowe, Spring ByingtonComedy, DramaUniversal
Girls' Dormitory Romance 20th Century Fox
Give Me Your Heart Drama Warner Bros.
Give Us This Night Musical Paramount
The Glory Trail Western Independent
Go-Get-'Em, Haines Mystery Republic
Go West, Young ManComedy Paramount
Gold Diggers of 1937Busby Berkeley, Lloyd BaconDick Powell, Joan Blondell, Victor MooreMusicalWarner Bros.
The Golden ArrowAlfred E. GreenBette Davis, George Brent, Eugene PalletteComedy, DramaWarner Bros.
The Gorgeous HussyClarence BrownJoan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Franchot ToneHistoricalMGM
Grand JuryAlbert S. RogellFred Stone, Louise Latimer, Owen Davis Jr.Drama RKO
Great Guy Crime Grand National
The Great ZiegfeldRobert Z. LeonardMusical Biography MGM. Academy Award for Best Picture
The Green PasturesFantasy Warner Bros.
Gun Grit Western Independent
The Gun Ranger Western Republic
Gun Smoke Western Independent
Guns and Guitars Western Republic
Half Angel Comedy 20th Century Fox
Hair-Trigger Casey Western Independent
Happy Go Lucky Musical Republic
The Harvester Comedy Republic
Hats Off Musical Grand National
Headin' for the Rio Grande Western Grand National
Headline Crasher Drama Independent
Heart of the West Western Paramount
Hearts DividedFrank BorzageClaude Rains, Dick Powell, Marion DaviesComedy, MusicalWarner Bros.
Hearts in Bondage War Republic
Hell-Ship Morgan Drama Columbia
Her Master's VoiceJoseph SantleyEdward Everett Horton, Peggy Conklin, Laura Hope CrewsComedyParamount
Here Comes Carter Comedy Warner Bros.
Here Comes Trouble Comedy 20th Century Fox
Heroes of the Range Western Columbia
Hideaway Girl Comedy Paramount
High TensionComedy drama 20th Century Fox
His Brother's WifeW. S. Van DykeRobert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck, Jean HersholtDramaMGM
Hitch Hike to Heaven Drama Chesterfield
Hollywood BoulevardRobert FloreyJohn Halliday, Robert Cummings, Marsha HuntDramaParamount
Hopalong Cassidy ReturnsWestern Paramount
Hot MoneyWilliam C. McGannJoseph Cawthorn, Beverly Roberts, Ross AlexanderComedyWarner Bros.
The House of a Thousand Candles Thriller Republic
House of SecretsRoland D. ReedMuriel Evans, Leslie Fenton, Noel MadisonDrama, MysteryChesterfield
Human CargoAllan DwanClaire Trevor, Brian Donlevy, Alan DinehartAction20th Century Fox

I-J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Conquer the Sea! Drama Independent
I Cover Chinatown Crime Independent
I Married a DoctorArchie MayoPat O'Brien, Josephine Hutchinson, Ross AlexanderDramaWarner Bros.
I'd Give My Life Drama Paramount
Idaho Kid Western Independent
In His Steps Drama Grand National
In Paris, A.W.O.L. Roland D. ReedComedy Independent
The Invisible RayLambert HillyerBoris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Frances DrakeUniversal
Isle of FuryFrank McDonaldHumphrey Bogart, Margaret Lindsay, Donald WoodsDrama, AdventureWarner Bros.
It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did Crime drama Chesterfield
It Had to HappenRoy Del RuthGeorge Raft, Rosalind Russell, Alan DinehartDrama20th Century Fox
It's Up to YouChristy CabanneErville Alderson, Betty Blythe, James P. BurtisCrime dramaIndependent
Jailbreak Drama Warner Bros.
The Jungle PrincessWilhelm ThieleDorothy Lamour, Ray Milland, Molly LamontDrama, AdventureParamount
Just My Luck Ray Heinz Comedy Independent

K-L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Kelly of the Secret Service Mystery Independent
Kelly the Second Comedy MGM
The Kid Ranger Western Independent
Killer at Large Mystery Columbia
King of BurlesqueSidney LanfieldWarner Baxter, Alice Faye, Fats WallerComedy, Musical20th Century Fox
King of Hockey Drama Warner Bros.
King of the Pecos Western Republic
King of the Royal Mounted Western 20th Century Fox
The King Steps OutJosef von SternbergGrace Moore, Franchot Tone, Victor JoryMusicalColumbia
Klondike Annie Comedy Paramount
Ladies in LoveEdward H. GriffithLoretta Young, Janet Gaynor, Don AmecheComedy, RomanceFox
Lady Be Careful Drama Paramount
The Lady ConsentsStephen RobertsAnn Harding, Herbert Marshall, Margaret LindsayMelodramaRKO
Lady from Nowhere Crime Columbia
Lady Luck Comedy Chesterfield
Lady of SecretsMarion GeringRuth Chatterton, Lionel Atwill, Otto KrugerDramaColumbia
Last of the Warrens Western Independent
The Last OutlawChristy CabanneHarry Carey, Hoot Gibson, Tom TylerWesternRKO
The Last of the MohicansGeorge B. SeitzRandolph Scott, Bruce Cabot, Henry WilcoxonAdventureUnited Artists
Laughing at Trouble Comedy 20th Century Fox
Laughing Irish Eyes Comedy Republic
Law and Lead Robert F. HillWestern Independent
The Law in Her Hands Drama Warner Bros.
The Law Rides Western Independent
The Lawless NinetiesWestern Republic
The Leathernecks Have LandedHoward BrethertonLew Ayres, Clay Clement, Ward BondDrama, AdventureRepublic
The Leavenworth Case Mystery Republic
Legion of TerrorCharles C. ColemanBruce Cabot, Ward Bond, Marguerite ChurchillDrama, CrimeColumbia
Let's Make a Million Comedy Paramount
Let's Sing Again Musical RKO
Libeled LadyJack ConwayJean Harlow, William Powell, Spencer TracyComedy, RomanceMGM. Best Picture nominee
Lightnin' Bill Carson Western Independent
The Lion's Den Western Independent
The Lion Man Adventure Independent
Little Lord FauntleroyJohn CromwellFreddie Bartholomew, C. Aubrey Smith, Mickey RooneyComedy, DramaUnited Artists
Little Miss Nobody Drama 20th Century Fox
The Little Red Schoolhouse Drama Chesterfield
Lloyd's of LondonFox
The Lonely Trail Western Republic
The Longest Night Mystery MGM
Love Before BreakfastWalter LangCarole Lombard, Cesar Romero, Preston FosterComedyUniversal
Love Begins at 20 Comedy Warner Bros.
Love Letters of a Star Mystery Universal
Love on a BetLeigh JasonGene Raymond, Wendy Barrie, Helen BroderickRomantic ComedyRKO
Love on the RunW. S. Van DykeJoan Crawford, Clark Gable, Franchot ToneComedy, RomanceMGM
The Luckiest Girl in the WorldEdward BuzzellJane Wyatt, Eugene Pallette, Catherine DoucetComedyUniversal
Lucky Corrigan Drama Columbia
Lucky TerrorAlan JamesHoot Gibson Lona Andre, George ChesebroWesternGrand National

M-N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
M'Liss Drama RKO
Mad HolidayGeorge B. SeitzEdmund Lowe, Elissa Landi, ZaSu PittsComedy, MysteryMGM
The Magnificent BruteJohn G. BlystoneVictor McLaglen, Binnie Barnes, Jean DixonDramaUniversal
Make Way for a LadyDavid BurtonAnne Shirley, Herbert Marshall, Gertrude MichaelComedyRKO
A Man Betrayed Crime comedy Republic
Man Hunt Comedy Warner Bros.
The Man I Marry Drama Universal
The Man Who Lived TwiceHarry LachmanRalph Bellamy, Thurston Hall, Isabel JewellDrama, CrimeColumbia
The Mandarin Mystery Mystery Republic
Mariners of the Sky Comedy Republic
Mary of ScotlandJohn FordKatharine Hepburn, Fredric March, Moroni OlsenHistoricalRKO
Men of the Plains Western Independent
Meet Nero Wolfe Mystery Columbia
A Message to GarciaGeorge MarshallWar20th Century Fox
The Milky WayLeo McCareyHarold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Helen MackComedyParamount
The Millionaire Kid Drama Independent
Mind Your Own BusinessNorman Z. McLeodCharles Ruggles, Alice Brady, Gene LockhartComedyParamount
The Mine with the Iron Door Adventure Columbia
Missing GirlsPhil RosenRoger Pryor, Muriel Evans, Noel MadisonCrimeChesterfield
Modern TimesCharles ChaplinComedy dramaUnited Artists
The Moon's Our HomeComedy Paramount
Moonlight Murder Crime MGM
More Than a SecretaryAlfred E. GreenJean Arthur, George Brent, Ruth DonnellyComedy, RomanceColumbia
Mr. Cinderella Comedy MGM
Mr. Deeds Goes to TownFrank CapraGary Cooper, Jean Arthur, Lionel StanderComedy Columbia. Best Picture nominee
Mummy's Boys Comedy RKO
Murder at Glen Athol Mystery Chesterfield
Murder by an Aristocrat Mystery Warner Bros.
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan Mystery Warner Bros.
Murder on a Bridle Path Mystery RKO
Murder with Pictures Mystery Paramount
The Music Goes 'Round Musical Columbia
Muss 'Em UpCharles VidorPreston Foster, Alan Mowbray, Ralph MorganMysteryRKO
My American Wife Comedy Paramount
My Man GodfreyGregory La CavaWilliam Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, ComedyUniversal
My Marriage Drama 20th Century Fox
The Mysterious Avenger Western Columbia
Mysterious Crossing Mystery Universal
Neighborhood House Comedy MGM
Next Time We LoveEdward H. GriffithJames Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Ray MillandDrama, RomanceUniversal
Night Cargo Crime Independent
Night WaitressLew LandersMargot Grahame, Gordon Jones, Billy GilbertDrama, CrimeRKO
Nobody's Fool Comedy Universal
North of Nome Drama Columbia

O-P

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
O'Malley of the Mounted Western 20th Century Fox
Oh, Susanna! Gene Autry, Frances Grant, Smiley BurnetteWestern Republic
The Old Corral Western Republic
Old Hutch Comedy MGM
One in a MillionSidney LanfieldSonja Henie, Adolphe Menjou, Don AmecheComedy, MusicalFox
One Rainy AfternoonRowland V. LeeIda Lupino, Hugh Herbert, Roland YoungComedyUnited Artists
The Oregon Trail Western Republic
Our RelationsHarry LachmanStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Alan HaleComedyMGM
Outlaws of the Range Western Independent
Paddy O'Day Musical 20th Century Fox
Palm Springs Frances Langford, Guy Standing, Spring ByingtonComedy drama Paramount
Panic on the Air Lew Ayres, Florence Rice, Edwin MaxwellDrama Columbia
Parole!Lew LandersHenry Hunter, Ann Preston, Anthony QuinnDrama, CrimeUniversal[6]
Pennies from HeavenNorman Z. McLeodBing Crosby, Madge Evans, Louis ArmstrongComedy, MusicalColumbia
Pepper Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Petrified ForestArchie MayoBette Davis, Leslie Howard, Humphrey BogartDrama, CrimeWarner Bros.
Petticoat Fever Comedy MGM
The Phantom of the Range Western Independent
Phantom Patrol Western Independent
Picadilly Jim Romantic comedy MGM
Pigskin ParadeDavid ButlerStuart Erwin, Patsy Kelly, Jack HaleyMusical comedyFox
Pinto Rustlers Western Reliable
The PlainsmanCecil B. DeMilleGary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James EllisonWesternParamount
The Plot Thickens Mystery RKO
Polo Joe Comedy Warner Bros.
Poor Little Rich GirlIrving CummingsShirley Temple, Alice Faye, Jack HaleyMusical20th Century Fox
Poppy Comedy Paramount
Postal Inspector Crime Universal
The President's MysteryPhil RosenHenry Wilcoxon, Sidney Blackmer, Betty FurnessDrama, MysteryRepublic
The Preview Murder Mystery Mystery Paramount
Pride of the Marines Comedy Columbia
The Princess Comes Across Comedy mystery Paramount
Prison Shadows Drama Independent
The Prisoner of Shark IslandBiography 20th Century Fox
Private Number Roy Del RuthLoretta Young, Robert Taylor, Basil RathboneDrama20th Century Fox
Public Enemy's Wife Crime Warner Bros.

R-S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Racing Blood SportsIndependent
Rainbow on the RiverRKO
Ramona Drama 20th Century Fox
RebellionLynn ShoresTom Keene, Rita Hayworth, Duncan RenaldoWesternIndependent
The Reckless Way Drama Independent
Red Lights Ahead Comedy Chesterfield
Red River Valley Western Republic
Reefer MadnessDorothy Short, Lillian Miles, Dave O'BrienIndependent
The Return of Jimmy Valentine Crime Republic
The Return of Sophie Lang Drama Paramount
ReunionNorman TaurogJean Hersholt, Rochelle Hudson, Dionne QuintupletsComedy20th Century Fox
Revolt of the ZombiesVictor HalperinDean Jagger, Dorothy Stone, Roy D'ArcyHorrorIndependent
Rhythm on the Range Musical western Paramount
Ride 'Em Cowboy Western Universal
Ride Ranger Ride Western Republic
The Riding Avenger Western Grand National
Ridin' On Western Independent
RiffraffJ. Walter RubenSpencer Tracy, Jean Harlow, Mickey RooneyComedy, CrimeMGM
Ring Around the Moon Drama Chesterfield
Rio Grande Ranger Western Columbia
Rio Grande Romance Adventure Independent
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo Western Independent
Road GangDrama Warner Bros.
The Road to GloryHoward HawksLionel Barrymore, Fredric March, June LangWar drama20th Century Fox
Roaming LadyAlbert S. RogellFay Wray, Thurston Hall, Ralph BellamyDramaColumbia
Roamin' Wild Western Independent
Roarin' Guns Western Independent
Roarin' Lead Western Republic
Robin Hood of El Dorado Western MGM
Rogue of the Range Western Independent
The Rogues TavernRobert F. HillWallace Ford, Joan Woodbury, Barbara PepperComedy horrorIndependent
Romance Rides the Range Western Independent
Romeo and JulietGeorge CukorDramaMGM. Best Picture nominee
Rose Bowl Comedy Paramount
Rose MarieW. S. Van DykeJeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, James StewartMusical WesternMGM
Remake of 1954 film
Rose of the Rancho Drama Paramount
San FranciscoW. S. Van DykeDramaMGM. Best Picture nominee
Santa Fe Bound Western Independent
Satan Met a LadyWilliam DieterleBette Davis, Warren William, Alison SkipworthComedy, DramaWarner Bros.
Sea Spoilers Drama, Mystery Universal
Second Wife Drama RKO
Secret Patrol Western Columbia
Senor Jim Western Independent
Shakedown Crime Columbia
Show BoatJames WhaleIrene Dunne, Allan Jones, Paul RobesonMusicalUniversal
Silly BilliesFred GuiolBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeComedyRKO
Silks and Saddles Action Independent
Silver SpursRay TaylorGabby Hayes, Buck Jones, Muriel EvansWesternUniversal
Sing, Baby, Sing Musical 20th Century Fox
Sing Me a Love SongRay EnrightJames Melton, Patricia Ellis, ZaSu PittsComedy, MusicalWarner Bros.
The Singing Cowboy Western Republic
The Singing KidMusical Warner Bros.
Sinner Take AllMurder mystery MGM
Sins of Man Drama 20th Century Fox
Sitting on the Moon Musical Republic
The Sky Parade Drama Paramount
Small Town GirlWilliam A. WellmanRobert Taylor, Janet Gaynor, James StewartComedy, DramaMGM
Smartest Girl in TownJoseph SantleyAnn Sothern, Gene Raymond, Eric BloreComedyRKO
Snowed Under Comedy Warner Bros.
Soak the Rich Comedy Paramount
A Son Comes HomeE.A. DupontMary Boland, Julie Haydon, Donald WoodsDramaParamount
Song and Dance Man Drama 20th Century Fox
Song of the Gringo Western Grand National
Song of the Saddle Western Warner Bros.
Song of the Trail Western Independent
Sons o' Guns Comedy Warner Bros.
Special InvestigatorLouis KingRichard Dix, Margaret Callahan, Owen Davis Jr.Drama, CrimeRKO
Speed Action MGM
The Speed Reporter Crime Independent
SpendthriftRaoul WalshHenry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary BrianRomanceParamount
Stage StruckBusby BerkeleyDick Powell, Joan Blondell, Frank McHughComedy, MusicalWarner Bros.
Stampede Charles Starrett, J.P. McGowan, Finis Barton Western Columbia
Remake of 1949 film
Star for a NightLewis SeilerClaire Trevor, Jane Darwell, Dean JaggerDrama20th Century Fox
Step on It Crime Independent
Stormy Trails Western Independent
The Story of Louis PasteurBiography Warner Bros. Best Picture nominee
StowawayWilliam A. SeiterShirley Temple, Robert Young, Eugene PalletteComedy, Musical20th Century Fox
Straight from the Shoulder Drama Paramount
Strike Me Pink Musical comedy United Artists
Sunset of Power Western Universal
Sutter's GoldJames CruzeEdward Arnold, Lee Tracy, Montagu LoveDrama, WesternUniversal
SuzyGeorge FitzmauriceJean Harlow, Franchot Tone, Cary GrantDramaMGM
Swing TimeGeorge StevensFred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor MooreComedy, MusicalRKO
Sworn EnemyEdwin L. MarinFlorence Rice, Robert Young, Joseph CalleiaDrama, CrimeMGM

T-U

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Taming the Wild Comedy crime Independent
TangoPhil RosenMarian Nixon, Chick Chandler, Franklin PangbornDramaChesterfield
Tarzan EscapesRichard Thorpe, John FarrowMaureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Weissmuller, John BucklerDrama, AdventureMGM
A Tenderfoot Goes West Maurice G. O'NeillWestern comedy Independent
The Texas RangersKing VidorFred MacMurray, Jean Parker, Jack OakieWesternParamount
Remake of 1951 film
Thank You, Jeeves! Comedy 20th Century Fox
That Girl from ParisLeigh JasonLily Pons, Gene Raymond, Lucille BallComedy, MusicalRKO
Theodora Goes WildRichard BoleslawskiIrene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas, Thurston HallComedyColumbia
These ThreeWilliam WylerDramaUnited Artists
They Met in a TaxiAlfred E. GreenFay Wray, Chester Morris, Raymond WalburnComedyColumbia
Thirteen Hours by AirMitchell LeisenFred MacMurray, Joan Bennett, ZaSu PittsDramaParamount
Three Cheers for Love Musical Paramount
Three GodfathersRichard BoleslawskiChester Morris, Walter Brennan, Irene HerveyWesternMGM
Three Live Ghosts Comedy MGM
Three Married Men Comedy Paramount
Three Men on a HorseComedy Warner Bros.
The Three Mesquiteers Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Kay HughesWestern Republic
Three of a Kind Comedy Chesterfield
Three on the Trail Western Paramount
Three Smart GirlsHenry KosterDeanna Durbin, Binnie Barnes, Ray MillandMusicalUniversal. Best Picture nominee
The Three Wise GuysGeorge B. SeitzRobert Young, Betty Furness, Bruce CabotDramaMGM
Ticket to Paradise Drama Republic
Till We Meet AgainRobert FloreyHerbert Marshall, Gertrude Michael, Lionel AtwillDrama, WarParamount
Times Square PlayboyWilliam C. McGannGene Lockhart, Warren William, June TravisComedyWarner Bros.
Timothy's Quest Comedy Paramount
To Mary With LoveJohn CromwellMyrna Loy, Warner Baxter, Claire TrevorDrama20th Century Fox
Too Many ParentsRobert F. McGowanFrances Farmer, Lester Matthews, Anne GreyComedyParamount
Too Much Beef Rex Bell, Forrest Taylor, Lloyd IngrahamWestern Grand National
Tough Guy Action MGM
Trail Dust Western
The Trail of the Lonesome PineRomance Paramount
Trailin' West Western Warner Bros.
The Traitor Western Independent
Trapped by Television Drama Columbia
Treachery Rides the Range Western Warner Bros.
Trouble for Two Comedy MGM
Tugboat Princess Drama Columbia
Tundra Adventure Independent
Two Against the World Drama Warner Bros.
Two-Fisted Gentleman Sports drama Columbia
Two in a CrowdAlfred E. GreenJoan Bennett, Joel McCrea, Elisha Cook Jr.ComedyUniversal
Two in RevoltGlenn TryonJohn Arledge, Louise Latimer, Moroni OlsenDramaRKO
Two in the Dark Mystery RKO
Two Minutes to Play Sports Independent
Under Two Flags Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen, Rosalind RussellAdventure 20th Century Fox
Under Your SpellOtto PremingerLawrence Tibbett, Wendy Barrie, Berton ChurchillMusical comedy20th Century Fox
Undercover Man Western Republic
The Unknown Ranger Western Columbia
The Unguarded HourSam WoodLoretta Young, Franchot Tone, Roland YoungDrama MGM

V-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Valiant Is the Word for CarrieWesley RugglesGladys George, Arline Judge, John HowardDramaParamount
Valley of the Lawless Western Independent
Vengeance of Rannah Western Independent
The Voice of Bugle Ann Drama MGM
The Walking DeadMichael CurtizBoris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez, Edmund GwennScience fictionWarner Bros.
Walking on AirJoseph SantleyAnn Sothern, Gene Raymond, Jessie RalphComedy, MusicalRKO
Wanted! Jane TurnerEdward KillyAnn Preston, Lee Tracy, John McGuireDrama, CrimeRKO
We Went to College Comedy MGM
Wedding PresentRichard WallaceCary Grant, Joan Bennett, Conrad NagelDramaParamount
We're in the Legion Now! Adventure Grand National
West of Nevada Western Independent
What Becomes of the Children? Drama Independent
The White AngelWilliam DieterleKay Francis, Ian Hunter, Donald CrispHistorical Warner Bros.
White Fang Drama 20th Century Fox
White Hunter Adventure 20th Century Fox
White Legion Drama Grand National
Wife vs. SecretaryClarence BrownClark Gable, Myrna Loy, Jean HarlowComedyMGM
The Widow from Monte CarloArthur Greville CollinsDolores del Río, Warren William, Colin CliveComedyWarner Bros.
Wild Brian Kent Drama 20th Century Fox
Wildcat Trooper Western Independent
Wild Horse Round-Up Western Independent
Winds of the Wasteland Western Republic
WintersetAlfred SantellBurgess Meredith, Margo, Eduardo CiannelliDramaRKO
With Love and Kisses Musical Independent
Without OrdersLew LandersDramaRKO
The Witness Chair Drama RKO
Wives Never Know Comedy Paramount
Wolves of the Sea Adventure Independent
A Woman RebelsMark SandrichKatharine Hepburn, Herbert Marshall, Elizabeth AllanDramaRKO
Woman Trap Drama Paramount
Women Are Trouble Crime MGM
Yellow CargoCrane WilburConrad Nagel, Vince Barnett, Eleanor HuntDramaGrand National
Yellow DustWallace FoxRichard Dix, Leila Hyams, Moroni OlsenWesternRKO
Yellowstone Crime Universal
Yiddle with His FiddleMusicalIndependent. Yiddish
You May Be Next Crime Columbia
Yours for the AskingAlexander HallGeorge Raft, Ida Lupino, Dolores CostelloComedyParamount

Note

Although it was released at the end of 1935 and appears on the List of American films of 1935, A Tale in Two Cities was one of ten films competing for the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1936 at the 9th Academy Awards on March 4, 1937.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Born to Fight (1936). https://web.archive.org/web/20180526114237/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6f7bd6e0. dead. May 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: Counterfeit (1936). https://web.archive.org/web/20180514071725/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6a806890. dead. May 14, 2018.
  3. News: Movie Reviews. The New York Times. 23 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Frankie and Johnnie (1936). https://web.archive.org/web/20170802010348/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b71b4b307. dead. August 2, 2017.
  5. Web site: From Nine to Nine (1936).
  6. Web site: Parole! (1936). https://web.archive.org/web/20170902015653/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b2a1750. dead. September 2, 2017.