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List of American films of 1945

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Mildred Pierce.
The Lost Weekend.

This is a list of American films that were released in 1945. In that year, the film The Lost Weekend won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

A

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood S. Sylvan Simon Abbott and Costello, Lucille Ball, Rags Ragland Comedy MGM
Adventure Victor Fleming Clark Gable, Greer Garson, Joan Blondell Adventure MGM
Adventures of Kitty O'Day William Beaudine Jean Parker, Peter Cookson, Lorna Gray Mystery Monogram; sequel to 1944 film
Adventures of Rusty Paul Burnford Ted Donaldson, Margaret Lindsay, Conrad Nagel Drama Columbia
The Affairs of Susan William A. Seiter Joan Fontaine, George Brent, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy Paramount
Allotment Wives William Nigh Kay Francis, Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael Drama Monogram
Along Came Jones Stuart Heisler Gary Cooper, Loretta Young, William Demarest Western RKO
Along the Navajo Trail Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Estelita Rodriguez Western Republic
An Angel Comes to Brooklyn Leslie Goodwins Barbara Perry, Charles Kemper, Marguerite d'Alvarez Comedy Republic
Anchors Aweigh George Sidney Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly Musical MGM
And Then There Were None René Clair Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward Mystery 20th Century Fox. Written by Agatha Christie
Apology for Murder Sam Newfield Ann Savage, Hugh Beaumont, Russell Hicks Crime drama PRC
Arson Squad Lew Landers Frank Albertson, Robert Armstrong, Byron Foulger Crime PRC

B

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Back to Bataan Edward Dmytryk John Wayne, Anthony Quinn, Beulah Bondi War RKO
Bad Men of the Border Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Armida, John Eldredge Western Universal
Bandits of the Badlands Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Forrest Taylor Western Republic
Bedside Manner Andrew L. Stone John Carroll, Ruth Hussey, Ann Rutherford Comedy United Artists
Behind City Lights John English Lynne Roberts, Peter Cookson, Jerome Cowan Drama Republic
A Bell for Adano Henry King Gene Tierney, John Hodiak, William Bendix War Drama 20th Century Fox
Bells of Rosarita Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Adele Mara Western Republic
The Bells of St. Mary's Leo McCarey Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, William Gargan Drama RKO. Sequel to Going My Way
Betrayal from the East William A. Berke Lee Tracy, Nancy Kelly, Regis Toomey War RKO
Between Two Women Willis Goldbeck Van Johnson, Gloria DeHaven, Marilyn Maxwell Drama MGM
Bewitched Arch Oboler Phyllis Thaxter, Edmund Gwenn, Addison Richards Drama MGM
Beyond the Pecos Lambert Hillyer Rod Cameron, Jennifer Holt, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
The Big Show-Off Howard Bretherton Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, George Meeker Comedy Republic
Black Market Babies William Beaudine Ralph Morgan, Teala Loring, Kane Richmond Drama Monogram
Blazing the Western Trail Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Carole Mathews Western Columbia
Blonde from Brooklyn Del Lord Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Thurston Hall Comedy Columbia
Blonde Ransom William Beaudine Virginia Grey, Pinky Lee, Donald Cook Drama Universal
Blood on the Sun Frank Lloyd James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney, Porter Hall Thriller United Artists
The Body Snatcher Robert Wise Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell Horror RKO
Border Badmen Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Lorraine Miller, Al St. John Western PRC
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion Arthur Dreifuss Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane Mystery Columbia
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous Arthur Dreifuss Chester Morris, Nina Foch, Steve Cochran Mystery Columbia
Both Barrels Blazing Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Charles King Western Columbia
Brewster's Millions Allan Dwan Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker, June Havoc Comedy United Artists
The Brighton Strangler Max Nosseck John Loder, June Duprez, Miles Mander Crime drama RKO
Bring on the Girls Sidney Lanfield Veronica Lake, Sonny Tufts, Marjorie Reynolds Comedy Paramount
The Bullfighters Malcolm St. Clair Laurel and Hardy, Richard Lane, Diosa Costello Comedy 20th Century Fox

C

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Captain Eddie Lloyd Bacon Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, Charles Bickford Drama 20th Century Fox
The Captain from Köpenick Richard Oswald Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore Comedy Film Classics
Captain Kidd Rowland V. Lee Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton Adventure United Artists
Captain Tugboat Annie Phil Rosen Jane Darwell, Edgar Kennedy, Pamela Blake Comedy Republic
The Caribbean Mystery Robert D. Webb James Dunn, Sheila Ryan, Reed Hadley Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Cheaters Joseph Kane Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke, Eugene Pallette Comedy Republic
The Cherokee Flash Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling, Tom London Western Republic
The Chicago Kid Frank McDonald Don "Red" Barry, Otto Kruger, Lynne Roberts Crime Republic
China Sky Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Ruth Warrick, Ellen Drew War drama RKO
China's Little Devils Monta Bell Harry Carey, Paul Kelly, Jimmie Dodd War Monogram
Christmas in Connecticut Peter Godfrey Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet Comedy Warner Bros.; Remade in 1992
Circumstantial Evidence John Larkin Lloyd Nolan, Michael O'Shea, Trudy Marshall Crime 20th Century Fox
The Cisco Kid Returns John P. McCarthy Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga, Cecilia Callejo Western Monogram. Cisco Kid series.
The Clock Vincente Minnelli Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason Drama MGM
Club Havana Edgar G. Ulmer Margaret Lindsay, Tom Neal, Lita Baron Mystery PRC
Code of the Lawless Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
Colorado Pioneers R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Come Out Fighting William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Billy Benedict Comedy Monogram
Confidential Agent Herman Shumlin Charles Boyer, Lauren Bacall, Victor Francen Spy thriller Warner Bros.
Conflict Curtis Bernhardt Humphrey Bogart, Alexis Smith, Sydney Greenstreet Suspense Warner Bros.
The Corn Is Green Irving Rapper Bette Davis, Joan Lorring, John Dall Drama Warner Bros.; Remade in 1979
Cornered Edward Dmytryk Dick Powell, Walter Slezak, Micheline Cheirel Film noir RKO
Corpus Christi Bandits Wallace Grissell Allan Lane, Helen Talbot, Jack Kirk Western Republic
Counter-Attack Zoltan Korda Paul Muni, Marguerite Chapman, Larry Parks War Columbia
The Crime Doctor's Courage George Sherman Warner Baxter, Hillary Brooke, Jerome Cowan Mystery Columbia. One of series
Crime Doctor's Warning William Castle Warner Baxter, Dusty Anderson, John Litel Mystery Columbia
Crime, Inc. Lew Landers Leo Carrillo, Tom Neal, Martha Tilton, Lionel Atwill Thriller PRC
The Crimson Canary John Hoffman Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, Steven Geray Mystery Universal

D–E

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Dakota Joseph Kane John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Walter Brennan Western Republic;
The Daltons Ride Again Ray Taylor Lon Chaney Jr., Alan Curtis, Martha O'Driscoll Western Universal
Dangerous Intruder Vernon Keays Veda Ann Borg, Charles Arnt, Richard Powers Crime PRC
Dangerous Partners Edward L. Cahn Signe Hasso, James Craig, Edmund Gwenn Crime MGM
Danger Signal Robert Florey Faye Emerson, Zachary Scott, Rosemary DeCamp Crime Warner Bros.
Delightfully Dangerous Arthur Lubin Jane Powell, Ralph Bellamy, Constance Moore Musical United Artists
Detour Edgar G. Ulmer Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake Film noir PRC
Diamond Horseshoe George Seaton Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Phil Silvers Musical 20th Century Fox
Dick Tracy William A. Berke Morgan Conway, Anne Jeffreys, Mike Mazurki Mystery RKO. Based on comic strip
Dillinger Max Nosseck Lawrence Tierney, Anne Jeffreys, Edmund Lowe Crime biopic Monogram
Divorce William Nigh Kay Francis, Bruce Cabot, Helen Mack Drama Monogram
Docks of New York Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Betty Blythe Comedy Monogram
Doll Face Lewis Seiler Vivian Blaine, Carmen Miranda, Dennis O'Keefe Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Dolly Sisters Irving Cummings Betty Grable, June Haver, John Payne Musical 20th Century Fox
Don Juan Quilligan Frank Tuttle William Bendix, Joan Blondell, Phil Silvers Comedy 20th Century Fox
Don't Fence Me In John English Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Republic
Duffy's Tavern Hal Walker Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Paulette Goddard Comedy Paramount
Eadie Was a Lady Arthur Dreifuss Ann Miller, Jeff Donnell, William Wright Musical Columbia
Earl Carroll Vanities Joseph Santley Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore, Eve Arden Musical Republic
Easy to Look At Ford Beebe Gloria Jean, Kirby Grant, Eric Blore Musical Universal
The Enchanted Cottage John Cromwell Robert Young, Dorothy McGuire, Herbert Marshall Romantic comedy RKO
The Enchanted Forest Lew Landers Edmund Lowe, Brenda Joyce, Harry Davenport Family PRC
Enemy of the Law Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Kay Hughes, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Escape in the Desert Edward A. Blatt Jean Sullivan, Philip Dorn, Irene Manning Drama Warner Bros.
Escape in the Fog Budd Boetticher Otto Kruger, Nina Foch, William Wright Film noir Columbia
Eve Knew Her Apples Will Jason Ann Miller, William Wright, Ray Walker Musical comedy Columbia

F

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Falcon in San Francisco Joseph H. Lewis Tom Conway, Rita Corday, Edward Brophy Mystery RKO
Fallen Angel Otto Preminger Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell Film noir 20th Century Fox;
Fashion Model William Beaudine Robert Lowery, Marjorie Weaver, Tim Ryan Film noir Monogram
The Fatal Witness Lesley Selander Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, Barbara Everest Crime Republic
Fighting Bill Carson Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Kay Hughes, Kermit Maynard Western PRC
First Yank into Tokyo Gordon Douglas Tom Neal, Barbara Hale, Keye Luke War RKO
Flame of Barbary Coast Joseph Kane John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut Western Republic
Flame of the West Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Joan Woodbury Western Monogram
Flaming Bullets Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Fog Island Terry O. Morse George Zucco, Lionel Atwill, Jerome Cowan Mystery PRC
Follow That Woman Lew Landers William Gargan, Nancy Kelly, Regis Toomey Comedy Paramount
Forever Yours William Nigh Gale Storm, C. Aubrey Smith, Conrad Nagel Drama Monogram
Frisco Sal George Waggner Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Alan Curtis Western Universal
Frontier Feud Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine McIntyre Western Monogram
Frontier Fugitives Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Lorraine Miller, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Frontier Gal Charles Lamont Yvonne de Carlo, Rod Cameron, Andy Devine Western Universal
The Frozen Ghost Harold Young Lon Chaney Jr., Elena Verdugo, Evelyn Ankers Horror Universal

G

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
A Game of Death Robert Wise Audrey Long, John Loder, Russell Wade Horror RKO
Gangs of the Waterfront George Blair Stephanie Bachelor, Robert Armstrong, Martin Kosleck Crime Republic
Gangster's Den Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Charles King Western PRC
The Gay Senorita Arthur Dreifuss Jinx Falkenburg, Jim Bannon, Steve Cochran Comedy Columbia
G. I. Honeymoon Phil Karlson Gale Storm, Arline Judge, Peter Cookson Comedy Monogram
George White's Scandals Felix E. Feist Joan Davis, Jack Haley, Martha Holliday Musical RKO
Getting Gertie's Garter Allan Dwan Dennis O'Keefe, Marie McDonald, Barry Sullivan Comedy United Artists
The Girl of the Limberlost Mel Ferrer Ruth Nelson, Gloria Holden, Vanessa Brown Drama Columbia
Girls of the Big House George Archainbaud Lynne Roberts, Virginia Christine, Marion Martin Crime drama Republic
God Is My Co-Pilot Robert Florey Dennis Morgan, Dane Clark, Raymond Massey War Warner Bros.
The Great Flamarion Anthony Mann Eric von Stroheim, Mary Beth Hughes, Dan Duryea Film noir Republic
The Great John L. Frank Tuttle Linda Darnell, Barbara Britton, Greg McClure Biopic United Artists
Great Stagecoach Robbery Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming, Robert Blake Western Republic
Grissly's Millions John English Paul Kelly, Virginia Grey, Elisabeth Risdon Mystery Republic
Guest Wife Sam Wood Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Dick Foran Comedy United Artists
Gun Smoke Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Jennifer Holt, Raymond Hatton Western Monogram
A Guy, a Gal and a Pal Budd Boetticher Ross Hunter, Lynn Merrick, George Meeker Comedy Columbia

H

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Hangover Square John Brahm Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders Horror 20th Century Fox
Having Wonderful Crime A. Edward Sutherland Pat O'Brien, George Murphy, Carole Landis Comedy RKO
Here Come the Co-Eds Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Peggy Ryan, Martha O'Driscoll Comedy Universal
Her Highness and the Bellboy Richard Thorpe Hedy Lamarr, Robert Walker, June Allyson Romantic comedy MGM
Her Lucky Night Edward Lilley Martha O'Driscoll, Andrews Sisters, Noah Beery Jr. Musical Universal
The Hidden Eye Richard Whorf Edward Arnold, Frances Rafferty, Ray Collins Mystery MGM
High Powered William Berke Phyllis Brooks, Robert Lowery, Mary Treen Drama Paramount
His Brother's Ghost Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Charles King Western PRC
Hit the Hay Del Lord Judy Canova, Ross Hunter, Gloria Holden Comedy Columbia
Hitchhike to Happiness Joseph Santley Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Jerome Cowan Musical Republic
Hold That Blonde George Marshall Eddie Bracken, Veronica Lake, Albert Dekker Comedy Paramount
Hollywood and Vine Alexis Thurn-Taxis Wanda McKay, James Ellison, June Clyde Comedy PRC
Honeymoon Ahead Reginald Le Borg Allan Jones, Grace McDonald, Raymond Walburn Comedy Universal
The Horn Blows at Midnight Raoul Walsh Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran Comedy Warner Bros.
Hotel Berlin Peter Godfrey Faye Emerson, Raymond Massey, Andrea King Drama Warner Bros.
House of Dracula Erle C. Kenton Lon Chaney, John Carradine, Onslow Stevens Horror Universal
The House on 92nd Street Henry Hathaway Lloyd Nolan, Signe Hasso, William Eythe Drama 20th Century Fox
How Doooo You Do!!! Ralph Murphy Bert Gordon, Harry von Zell, Cheryl Walker Comedy PRC

I–J

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Love a Bandleader Del Lord Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Leslie Brooks Musical comedy Columbia
I Love a Mystery Henry Levin Jim Bannon, George Macready, Nina Foch Drama Columbia
Identity Unknown Walter Colmes Richard Arlen, Cheryl Walker, Roger Pryor Drama Republic
I'll Remember April Harold Young Gloria Jean, Kirby Grant, Edward Brophy Comedy crime Universal
I'll Tell the World Leslie Goodwins Lee Tracy, Brenda Joyce, June Preisser Comedy Universal
In Old New Mexico Phil Rosen Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga, Pedro de Cordoba Western Monogram. Cisco Kid series.
Incendiary Blonde George Marshall Betty Hutton, Arturo de Córdova, Barry Fitzgerald Biography Paramount. Story of Texas Guinan
Isle of the Dead Mark Robson Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Katherine Emery Horror RKO
It's a Pleasure William A. Seiter Sonja Henie, Michael O'Shea, Marie McDonald Musical RKO
It's in the Bag! Richard Wallace Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Don Ameche Comedy United Artists
The Jade Mask Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Edwin Luke Mystery Monogram
Jealousy Gustav Machaty John Loder, Jane Randolph, Karen Morley Thriller Republic
Johnny Angel Edwin L. Marin George Raft, Claire Trevor, Signe Hasso Drama RKO
The Jungle Captive Harold Young Otto Kruger, Amelita Ward, Jerome Cowan Horror Universal
Junior Miss George Seaton Peggy Ann Garner, Faye Emerson, Allyn Joslyn Comedy 20th Century Fox

K–L

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Keep Your Powder Dry Edward Buzzell Lana Turner, Laraine Day, Susan Peters Drama MGM
The Kid Sister Sam Newfield Judy Clark, Roger Pryor, Constance Worth Comedy PRC
Kiss and Tell Richard Wallace Shirley Temple, Jerome Courtland, Walter Abel Comedy Columbia
Kitty Mitchell Leisen Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Patric Knowles Drama Paramount
The Lady Confesses Sam Newfield Mary Beth Hughes, Hugh Beaumont, Claudia Drake Film Noir PRC
Lady on a Train Charles David Deanna Durbin, Ralph Bellamy, George Coulouris Film noir Universal
Lawless Empire Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Ethan Laidlaw Western Columbia
Leave Her to Heaven John M. Stahl Gene Tierney, Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Vincent Price Film noir 20th Century Fox; 4 Oscar nominations
Leave It to Blondie Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Marjorie Weaver Comedy Columbia
Let's Go Steady Del Lord Jackie Moran, June Preisser, Jimmy Lloyd Musical Columbia
Life with Blondie Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Jonathan Hale Comedy Columbia
Lightning Raiders Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Steve Darrell Western PRC
Lone Texas Ranger Spencer Gordon Bennet Wild Bill Elliott, Helen Talbot, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
The Lonesome Trail Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Lorraine Miller, Horace Murphy Western Monogram
The Lost Trail Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Lost Weekend Billy Wilder Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Doris Dowling Drama Paramount; winner of 4 Academy Awards
Love, Honor and Goodbye Albert S. Rogell Virginia Bruce, Edward Ashley, Nils Asther Comedy Republic
Love Letters William Dieterle Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ann Richards Drama Paramount

M

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Main Street After Dark Edward L. Cahn Edward Arnold, Selena Royle, Audrey Totter Drama MGM
Mama Loves Papa Frank R. Strayer Leon Errol, Elisabeth Risdon, Edwin Maxwell Comedy RKO
Man Alive Ray Enright Pat O'Brien, Ellen Drew, Adolphe Menjou Comedy RKO
The Man in Half Moon Street Ralph Murphy Helen Walker, Nils Asther, Paul Cavanagh Drama Paramount
The Man from Oklahoma Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Roger Pryor Western Republic
The Man Who Walked Alone Christy Cabanne Kay Aldridge, Dave O'Brien, Walter Catlett Mystery PRC
Marked for Murder Elmer Clifton Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Marshal of Laredo R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart, Alice Fleming Western Republic
Masquerade in Mexico Mitchell Leisen Dorothy Lamour, Patric Knowles, Ann Dvorak Musical Paramount
A Medal for Benny Irving Pichel Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish Drama Paramount
Men in Her Diary Charles Barton Peggy Ryan, Jon Hall, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal
Mexicana Alfred Santell Tito Guízar, Constance Moore, Estelita Rodriguez Musical Republic
Midnight Manhunt William C. Thomas William Gargan, Ann Savage, George Zucco Film noir Paramount
Mildred Pierce Michael Curtiz Joan Crawford, Zachary Scott, Ann Blyth, Jack Carson Film noir Warner Bros. From book by James M. Cain; Oscar for Crawford
The Missing Corpse Albert Herman J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Eric Sinclair Mystery PRC
Molly and Me Lewis Seiler Gracie Fields, Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall Musical comedy 20th Century Fox
Mr. Muggs Rides Again Wallace Fox Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, George Meeker Comedy Monogram
Murder, He Says George Marshall Fred MacMurray, Helen Walker, Marjorie Main Mystery Paramount
My Name Is Julia Ross Joseph H. Lewis Nina Foch, Dame May Whitty, George Macready Film noir Columbia

N–O

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Navajo Kid Harry L. Fraser Bob Steele, Caren Marsh, Stanley Blystone Western PRC
The Navajo Trail Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Naughty Nineties Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Alan Curtis, Lois Collier Comedy Universal
Night Club Girl Edward F. Cline Vivian Austin, Judy Clark, Edward Norris Comedy Universal
Nob Hill Henry Hathaway George Raft, Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine Drama 20th Century Fox
Northwest Trail Derwin Abrahams Bob Steele, Joan Woodbury, Raymond Hatton Western Lippert
Objective, Burma! Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, William Prince, George Tobias War Warner Bros.
On Stage Everybody Jean Yarbrough Jack Oakie, Peggy Ryan, Otto Kruger Musical Universal
Oregon Trail Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Frank Jaquet Western Republic
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes Roy Rowland Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O'Brien, James Craig Drama MGM
Out of the Depths D. Ross Lederman Jim Bannon, Ross Hunter, Ken Curtis War Columbia
Out of This World Hal Walker Veronica Lake, Eddie Bracken, Diana Lynn, Cass Daley Comedy Paramount
Outlaws of the Rockies Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Carole Mathews, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Over 21 Charles Vidor Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn Comedy Columbia

P–Q

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Pan-Americana John H. Auer Phillip Terry, Eve Arden, Audrey Long Romance RKO
Pardon My Past Leslie Fenton Fred MacMurray, Marguerite Chapman, William Demarest Comedy Columbia
Paris Underground Gregory Ratoff Constance Bennett, Gracie Fields, George Rigaud Drama United Artists
Patrick the Great Frank Ryan Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Eve Arden Comedy Universal
Penthouse Rhythm Edward F. Cline Kirby Grant, Lois Collier, Eric Blore Comedy Universal
The Phantom of 42nd Street Albert Herman Dave O'Brien, Kay Aldridge, Alan Mowbray Mystery PRC
Phantom of the Plains Lesley Selander Wild Bill Elliott, Alice Fleming, Virginia Christine Western Republic
The Phantom Speaks John English Richard Arlen, Lynne Roberts, Stanley Ridges Horror Republic
The Picture of Dorian Gray Albert Lewin George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Peter Lawford Suspense MGM
Pillow of Death Wallace Fox Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Edward Bromberg Horror Universal
Pillow to Post Vincent Sherman Ida Lupino, Sydney Greenstreet, William Prince Comedy Warner Bros.
The Power of the Whistler Lew Landers Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell Mystery Columbia
Prairie Rustlers Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Evelyn Finley, Al St. John Western PRC
Pride of the Marines Delmer Daves John Garfield, Eleanor Parker, Dane Clark War Biography Warner Bros.
Prison Ship Arthur Dreifuss Nina Foch, Robert Lowery, Ludwig Donath War Columbia
Pursuit to Algiers Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Riordan Mystery Universal. Sherlock Holmes

R

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Radio Stars on Parade Leslie Goodwins Brown and Carney, Frances Langford, Sheldon Leonard Comedy RKO
Renegades of the Rio Grande Howard Bretherton Rod Cameron, Jennifer Holt, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
The Return of the Durango Kid Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, John Calvert, Dick Botiller Western Columbia
Rhapsody in Blue Irving Rapper Robert Alda, Alexis Smith, Joan Leslie Biography Warner Bros. Story of George Gershwin
Rhythm Round-Up Vernon Keays Ken Curtis, Cheryl Walker, Raymond Hatton Western musical Columbia
Riders of the Dawn Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Sarah Padden, Horace Murphy Western Monogram
River Gang Charles David Gloria Jean, John Qualen, Keefe Brasselle Crime Universal
Road to Alcatraz Nick Grinde Robert Lowery, June Storey, Grant Withers Crime Republic
Rockin' in the Rockies Vernon Keays The Three Stooges, Mary Beth Hughes, Jay Kirby Western musical Columbia
Rough Riders of Cheyenne Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Peggy Stewart, Mira McKinney Western Republic
Rough Ridin' Justice Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Wheeler Oakman Western Columbia
Roughly Speaking Michael Curtiz Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson, Robert Hutton Comedy drama Warner Bros.
Rough, Tough and Ready Del Lord Chester Morris, Victor McLaglen, Jean Rogers Action Columbia
A Royal Scandal Otto Preminger Tallulah Bankhead, Charles Coburn, Anne Baxter Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rustlers' Hideout Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patti McCarty Western PRC
Rustlers of the Badlands Derwin Abrahams Charles Starrett, Carla Balenda, Dub Taylor Western Columbia

S

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Saddle Serenade Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Jack Ingram, Lee White Western Monogram
Sagebrush Heroes Benjamin H. Kline Charles Starrett, Constance Worth, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
Salome, Where She Danced Charles Lamont Yvonne De Carlo, Rod Cameron, Walter Slezak Drama Universal
The Sailor Takes a Wife Richard Whorf Robert Walker, June Allyson, Audrey Totter Comedy MGM
Salty O'Rourke Raoul Walsh Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Demarest Drama Paramount
San Antonio Robert Florey Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, S. Z. Sakall Western Warner Bros.
Santa Fe Saddlemates Thomas Carr Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Saratoga Trunk Sam Wood Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Flora Robson Drama Warner Bros.
Scared Stiff Frank McDonald Jack Haley, Ann Savage, Veda Ann Borg Mystery Paramount
Scarlet Street Fritz Lang Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea Film noir Universal
The Scarlet Clue Phil Rosen Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Ben Carter Mystery Monogram
Scotland Yard Investigator George Blair C. Aubrey Smith, Erich von Stroheim, Stephanie Bachelor Crime Republic
Secrets of a Sorority Girl Frank Wisbar Rick Vallin, Ray Walker, Marie Harmon Crime PRC
See My Lawyer Edward F. Cline Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Grace McDonald Comedy Universal
Senorita from the West Frank Strayer Allan Jones, Bonita Granville, George Cleveland Western comedy Universal
Sensation Hunters Christy Cabanne Doris Merrick, Robert Lowery, Constance Worth Drama Monogram
Shadows of Death Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Charles King Western PRC
Shadow of Terror Lew Landers Richard Fraser, Cy Kendall, Emmett Lynn Thriller PRC
Shady Lady George Waggner Charles Coburn, Ginny Simms, Robert Paige Comedy Universal
The Shanghai Cobra Phil Karlson Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Joan Barclay Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Sheriff of Cimarron Yakima Canutt Sunset Carson, Linda Stirling, Olin Howland Western Republic
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh Mystery Universal
She Gets Her Man Erle C. Kenton Joan Davis, William Gargan, Vivian Austin Comedy Universal
She Went to the Races Willis Goldbeck James Craig, Frances Gifford, Ava Gardner Comedy MGM
She Wouldn't Say Yes Alexander Hall Rosalind Russell, Lee Bowman, Adele Jergens Comedy Columbia
Sing Me a Song of Texas Vernon Keays Rosemary Lane, Tom Tyler, Carole Mathews Western Columbia
Sing Your Way Home Anthony Mann Jack Haley, Marcy McGuire, Anne Jeffreys Musical RKO
Snafu Jack Moss Robert Benchley, Barbara Jo Allen, Conrad Janis Comedy Columbia
Son of Lassie S. Sylvan Simon June Lockhart, Peter Lawford, Nigel Bruce Family drama MGM
A Song for Miss Julie William Rowland Shirley Ross, Barton Hepburn, Jane Farrar Musical Republic
Song of Mexico James A. Fitzpatrick Adele Mara, Edgar Barrier, Jacqueline Dalya Musical Republic
Song of Old Wyoming Robert Emmett Tansey Eddie Dean, Sarah Padden, Jennifer Holt Western PRC
Song of the Prairie Ray Nazarro Ken Curtis, June Storey, Jeff Donnell Western Columbia
Song of the Sarong Harold Young William Gargan, Nancy Kelly, Eddie Quillan Adventure Universal
A Song to Remember Charles Vidor Cornel Wilde, Merle Oberon, Paul Muni Biography Columbia. Story of Frédéric Chopin
South of the Rio Grande Lambert Hillyer Duncan Renaldo, Martin Garralaga, Lillian Molieri Western Monogram
The Southerner Jean Renoir Zachary Scott, Betty Field, J. Carrol Naish Drama United Artists
The Spanish Main Frank Borzage Maureen O'Hara, Paul Henreid, Walter Slezak Adventure RKO
Spellbound Alfred Hitchcock Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Leo G. Carroll Suspense United Artists
The Spider Robert D. Webb Richard Conte, Faye Marlowe, Cara Williams Film noir 20th Century Fox
A Sporting Chance George Blair Jane Randolph, Edward Gargan, Isabel Withers Drama Republic
Springtime in Texas Oliver Drake Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore, Marie Harmon Western Monogram
Stagecoach Outlaws Sam Newfield Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Kermit Maynard Western PRC
State Fair Walter Lang Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Vivian Blaine Musical comedy 20th Century Fox. Also filmed in 1933 and 1962
Steppin' in Society Alexander Esway Edward Everett Horton, Gladys George, Ruth Terry Comedy Republic
The Stork Club Hal Walker Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Don DeFore Musical Paramount
The Story of G.I. Joe William Wellman Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele War United Artists. 4 Oscar nominations
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Robert Siodmak George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ella Raines Film noir Universal
Strange Holiday Arch Oboler Claude Rains, Barbara Bates, Gloria Holden Drama PRC
Strange Illusion Edgar G. Ulmer Jimmy Lydon, Warren William, Sally Eilers Film noir PRC
The Strange Mr. Gregory Phil Rosen Edmund Lowe, Jean Rogers, Marjorie Hoshelle Mystery Monogram
Stranger from Santa Fe Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Beatrice Gray Western Monogram
Sudan John Rawlins Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Turhan Bey Adventure Universal
Sunbonnet Sue Ralph Murphy Gale Storm, Phil Regan, Alan Mowbray Musical comedy Monogram
Sunset in El Dorado Frank McDonald Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Margaret Dumont Western Republic
Swingin' on a Rainbow William Beaudine Jane Frazee, Harry Langdon, Minna Gombell Comedy Republic
Swing Out, Sister Edward C. Lilley Rod Cameron, Billie Burke, Arthur Treacher Musical Universal

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tarzan and the Amazons Kurt Neumann Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, Johnny Sheffield Adventure RKO
Tell It to a Star Frank McDonald Ruth Terry, Robert Livingston, Alan Mowbray Musical Republic
Ten Cents a Dance Will Jason Jane Frazee, Mark Roberts, Joan Woodbury Musical Columbia
Texas Panhandle Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Carolina Cotton, Dub Taylor Western Columbia
That Night with You William A. Seiter Franchot Tone, Susanna Foster, Louise Allbritton Comedy Universal[1]
That's the Spirit Charles Lamont Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, June Vincent Comedy Universal
There Goes Kelly Phil Karlson Jackie Moran, Wanda McKay, Sidney Miller Comedy [2] Monogram
They Were Expendable John Ford John Wayne, Robert Montgomery, Donna Reed War MGM
The Thin Man Goes Home Richard Thorpe William Powell, Myrna Loy, Gloria DeHaven Mystery, Comedy MGM, 5th of series
This Love of Ours William Dieterle Merle Oberon, Claude Rains, Charles Korvin Romance Universal
This Man's Navy William Wellman Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, Jan Clayton Drama MGM
Those Endearing Young Charms Lewis Allen Robert Young, Laraine Day, Ann Harding Comedy RKO
A Thousand and One Nights Alfred E. Green Cornel Wilde, Phil Silvers, Evelyn Keyes Fantasy Columbia
Three in the Saddle Harry L. Fraser Tex Ritter, Lorraine Miller, Guy Wilkerson Western PRC
Three's a Crowd Dane Lussier Pamela Blake, Gertrude Michael, Pierre Watkin Mystery Republic
Thrill of a Romance Richard Thorpe Van Johnson, Esther Williams, Frances Gifford Romance MGM
Thunderhead, Son of Flicka Louis King Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson Drama, Family, Western 20th Century Fox
The Tiger Woman Philip Ford Adele Mara, Peggy Stewart, Kane Richmond Crime Republic
Tonight and Every Night Victor Saville Rita Hayworth, Lee Bowman, Janet Blair Drama Columbia. 2 Oscar nominations
Too Young to Know Frederick de Cordova Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton, Dolores Moran Drama Warner Bros.
The Topeka Terror Howard Bretherton Allan Lane, Linda Stirling, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Trail of Kit Carson Lesley Selander Allan Lane, Helen Talbot, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Trail to Vengeance Wallace Fox Kirby Grant, Jane Adams, Fuzzy Knight Western Universal
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Elia Kazan Dorothy McGuire, James Dunn, Joan Blondell Drama 20th Century Fox. From novel by Betty Smith; Oscar for Dunn; Remade in 1974
Trouble Chasers Lew Landers Billy Gilbert, Maxie Rosenbloom, Shemp Howard Comedy Monogram
Twice Blessed Harry Beaumont Preston Foster, Lee and Lyn Wilde, Gail Patrick Comedy MGM
Two O'Clock Courage Anthony Mann Tom Conway, Ann Rutherford, Jean Brooks Film noir RKO

U–W

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Under Western Skies Jean Yarbrough Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr., Leo Carrillo Western Universal
The Unseen Lewis Allen Gail Russell, Joel McCrea, Herbert Marshall Thriller Paramount
Utah John English Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Peggy Stewart Western Republic
The Valley of Decision Tay Garnett Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Donald Crisp Drama MGM
The Vampire's Ghost Lesley Selander John Abbott, Adele Mara, Peggy Stewart Horror Republic
Voice of the Whistler William Castle Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick, Rhys Williams Mystery Columbia
Wagon Wheels Westward R. G. Springsteen Wild Bill Elliott, Linda Stirling, Alice Fleming Western Republic
A Walk in the Sun Lewis Milestone Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Lloyd Bridges War drama 20th Century Fox
Wanderer of the Wasteland Wallace Grissell, Edward Killy James Warren, Audrey Long, Richard Martin Western RKO
Week-End at the Waldorf Robert Z. Leonard Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon Romantic comedy MGM
West of the Pecos Edward Killy Robert Mitchum, Barbara Hale, Richard Martin Western RKO
What a Blonde Leslie Goodwins Leon Errol, Elaine Riley, Veda Ann Borg Comedy RKO
What Next, Corporal Hargrove? Richard Thorpe Robert Walker, Keenan Wynn, Jean Porter Comedy MGM
Where Do We Go from Here? Gregory Ratoff Fred MacMurray, Joan Leslie, June Haver Musical 20th Century Fox
White Pongo Sam Newfield Richard Fraser, Maris Wrixon, Lionel Royce Adventure PRC
Why Girls Leave Home William Berke Lola Lane, Pamela Blake, Sheldon Leonard Drama PRC
Wildfire Robert Emmett Tansey Bob Steele, Sterling Holloway, John Miljan Western Lippert
Within These Walls H. Bruce Humberstone Thomas Mitchell, Mary Anderson, Mark Stevens Drama 20th Century Fox
Without Love Harold S. Bucquet Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Lucille Ball Comedy MGM
The Woman in Green Roy William Neill Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke Mystery Universal. Sherlock Holmes
The Woman Who Came Back Walter Colmes Nancy Kelly, John Loder, Otto Kruger Comedy Republic
Wonder Man H. Bruce Humberstone Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen Comedy RKO

Y–Z

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Yolanda and the Thief Vincente Minnelli Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Frank Morgan Musical comedy MGM
You Came Along John Farrow Lizabeth Scott, Robert Cummings, Julie Bishop Comedy Paramount. Screenplay by Ayn Rand
Youth on Trial Budd Boetticher Cora Sue Collins, Robert B. Williams, John Calvert Drama Columbia
Ziegfeld Follies Vincente Minnelli Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland Musical revue MGM
Zombies on Broadway Gordon Douglas Wally Brown, Bela Lugosi, Anne Jeffreys Horror comedy RKO

Documentaries

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
6th Marine Division on Okinawa Harlon Block Documentary Oscar-nominated film on Battle of Okinawa
Appointment in Tokyo Jack Hively Documentary produced by Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps
The Battle of San Pietro John Huston Mark W. Clark, John Huston (narrator) Documentary Short subject
Death Mills Billy Wilder Documentary
Fury in the Pacific Documentary U.S. Armed Forces
Here Is Germany Frank Capra Documentary U.S. military propaganda
The House I Live In Mervyn LeRoy Frank Sinatra Documentary 10 minutes
The Last Bomb Documentary U.S. military propaganda
Mom and Dad Documentary Hygiene film
Mr. and Mrs. America Documentary produced by U.S. Treasury
The Nazi Plan George Stevens Documentary
Saga of the Franklin War, Documentary U.S. Navy production
Target Invisible Documentary U.S. Treasury film
To the Shores of Iwo Jima War Documentary
Topaz War documentary
The True Glory Carol Reed War documentary
War Comes to America War documentary
Your Job In Germany War, Documentary

Serials

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Brenda Starr, Reporter Wallace Fox Joan Woodbury Serial Columbia
Federal Operator 99 Helen Talbot, Lorna Gray Serial Republic
Jungle Queen Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor Ruth Roman Serial Universal
Jungle Raiders Lesley Selander Veda Ann Borg, Kane Richmond Serial Universal
Manhunt of Mystery Island 3 directors Linda Stirling, Richard Bailey Serial 15 parts
The Master Key Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Milburn Stone Serial
The Purple Monster Strikes Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon Dennis Moore Adventure Serial
The Royal Mounted Rides Again Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Bill Kennedy, Milburn Stone Serial Universal
Secret Agent X-9 Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor Lloyd Bridges, Keye Luke Serial Universal
Strange Confession John Hoffman Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce Serial Universal
Who's Guilty? Wallace Grissell Robert Kent, Amelita Ward Serial Columbia

Shorts

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Booby Dupes Del Lord The Three Stooges Comedy Short Columbia
Draftee Daffy Bob Clampett Daffy Duck Animated Warner Bros.
Flirty Birdy Animated
The Friendly Ghost I. Sparber Casper Animated
Hare Tonic Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hare Trigger Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Herr Meets Hare Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Hockey Homicide Jack Kinney Goofy Animated Disney
Idiots Deluxe Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
If a Body Meets a Body Jules White The Three Stooges Short Columbia
Intelligence and the Japanese Civilian Propaganda
It Happened in Harlem Bud Pollard Chris Columbus Musical comedy All-American News
Know Your Enemy: Japan Propaganda
Life with Feathers Friz Freleng Tweety, Sylvester Animated
Micro-Phonies Edward Bernds The Three Stooges Short Columbia
The Mouse Comes to Dinner Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated MGM
My Japan Propaganda
Okinawa Bulletins War propaganda
Our Job in Japan War propaganda
Quiet Please! Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated
Remember These Faces War propaganda Filmed by U.S. Navy
The Stilwell Road Narrated by Ronald Reagan War propaganda
The Story of the 14th Air Force
Swing Shift Cinderella Tex Avery Animated MGM
A Tale of Two Mice Frank Tashlin Animated
Tee for Two Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated
The Three Caballeros Norm Ferguson Animation RKO, Disney
Three Pests in a Mess Del Lord The Three Stooges Short subject Columbia Pictures
The Town Josef von Sternberg War propaganda
Wings for This Man Narrated by Ronald Reagan War propaganda

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "That Night with You (1945)". BFI. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "There Goes Kelly (1945) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
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