List of Grand National Pictures films explained

List of films produced or distributed by the American studio Grand National Pictures between 1936 and 1939. Originally known as Grand National Films, the company reorganized as Grand National Pictures in 1938.[1]

The company also handled a number of re-releases of earlier films, particularly those made by Chesterfield Pictures, which are not included. It also handled the American distribution of several British-made films.

Films

TitleAmerican release dateDirectorNotes
Captain Calamity April 17, 1936
Too Much Beef June 6, 1936
In His Steps September 22, 1936
The Devil on Horseback September 30, 1936
Spy of Napoleon October 10, 1936 Made in Britain
White Legion October 25, 1936
Yellow Cargo November 8, 1936
Song of the Gringo November 22, 1936 First Tex Ritter film
Hats Off December 6, 1936
We're in the Legion Now! December 13, 1936
Headin' for the Rio Grande December 20, 1936
Forget Me Not December 31, 1936 Made in Britain
Great GuyJanuary 2, 1937
Lonely Road January 23, 1937 Made in Britain
Arizona Days January 30, 1937 John English
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss February 27, 1937 Made in Britain
Trouble in Texas March 6, 1937
Navy Spy March 13, 1937 First Conrad Nagel Federal Agent series
23 1/2 Hours Leave March 21, 1937
Girl Loves Boy March 27, 1937
Hittin' the Trail April 3, 1937
The Gold Racket April 10, 1937
The Man in the Mirror April 24, 1937 Made in Britain
Juggernaut April 30, 1937 Made in Britain
A Woman Alone May 8, 1937 Made in Britain
Damaged GoodsMay 22, 1937
Sing, Cowboy, Sing May 22, 1937
Bank Alarm June 7, 1937
Sweetheart of the Navy June 8, 1937
Riders of the Rockies July 2, 1937
Boots of Destiny July 16, 1937
Dusty Ermine July 23, 1937 Made in Britain
The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen August 6, 1937
Trailin' Trouble August 27, 1937
Small Town Boy September 24, 1937
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted September 29, 1937 First Renfrew of the Royal Mounted film
Something to Sing About September 30, 1937
The Girl Said No October 15, 1937
The Shadow Strikes October 29, 1937 First The Shadow film
Love Takes Flight November 5, 1937
Tex Rides with the Boy Scouts November 26, 1937
Wallaby Jim of the Islands December 14, 1937
Here's Flash Casey January 7, 1938
Spirit of Youth January 20, 1938
Mr. Boggs Steps Out February 18, 1938
Swing It, Sailor! February 4, 1938
Frontier Town March 4, 1938
Stardust March 25, 1938
International Crime April 22, 1938
Whirlwind Horseman April 29, 1938
Six-Shootin' Sheriff May 20, 1938
Songs and Saddles June 1, 1938
The Singing Cowgirl June 2, 1938 First Dorothy Page singing cowgirl film
Held for Ransom June 17, 1938 Clarence Bricker
Secret Lives July 1, 1938 Made in Britain
Rollin' Plains July 8, 1938
The High Command July 15, 1938 Made in Britain
On the Great White Trail July 22, 1938
The Marines Come Thru August 5, 1938
The Utah Trail August 12, 1938
Frontier Scout September 16, 1938
Shadows Over Shanghai October 14, 1938
Cipher Bureau October 26, 1938
Brief Ecstasy October 28, 1938 Made in Britain
Titans of the Deep October 28, 1938
King of the Sierras November 9, 1938
Sunset Murder Case November 11, 1938
Long Shot January 6, 1939
Water Rustlers January 6, 1939
Trigger Pals January 13, 1939
Ride 'em, Cowgirl January 20, 1939
Six-Gun Rhythm February 17, 1939
The Mind of Mr. Reeder March 11, 1939 Made in Britain
Panama Patrol March 20, 1939
Exile Express May 27, 1939
I Killed the Count September 2, 1939 Made in Britain
I Met a Murderer October 1, 1939 Made in Britain
Miracle on Main Street December 19, 1939 Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Isle of Destiny March 8, 1940 Distributed by RKO Pictures

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Notes and References

  1. Slide p.86