List of American films of 1948

A list of American films released in 1948.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart.

A–B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
13 Lead Soldiers Frank McDonald Tom Conway, Maria Palmer, Helen Westcott Mystery 20th Century Fox
3 Godfathers John Ford John Wayne, Harry Carey Jr., Pedro Armendáriz, Mae Marsh Western MGM
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Charles Barton Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange Comedy, Horror Universal Pictures
An Act of Murder Michael Gordon Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge Film noir Universal
Adventures in Silverado Phil Karlson William Bishop, Gloria Henry, Edgar Buchanan Western Columbia[1]
Adventures of Don Juan Vincent Sherman Errol Flynn, Viveca Lindfors, Robert Douglas Adventure Warner Bros.
Adventures of Gallant Bess Lew Landers Cameron Mitchell, Audrey Long, Fuzzy Knight Western Eagle-Lion
Albuquerque Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Paramount
Alias a Gentleman Harry Beaumont Wallace Beery, Dorothy Patrick, Gladys George Comedy MGM
All My Sons Irving Reis Edward G. Robinson, Burt Lancaster, Mady Christians Drama Universal
The Amazing Mr. X Bernard Vorhaus Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Cathy O'Donnell Horror Eagle-Lion
Angel in Exile Allan Dwan John Carroll, Adele Mara, Barton MacLane Western Republic
Angel on the Amazon John H. Auer George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne, Constance Bennett Adventure Republic
Angels' Alley William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Rosemary LaPlanche Comedy Monogram
Another Part of the Forest Michael Gordon Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Dan Duryea Drama Universal
Apartment for Peggy George Seaton Jeanne Crain, William Holden, Edmund Gwenn Comedy 20th Century Fox
Appointment with Murder Jack Bernhard John Calvert, Catherine Craig, Lyle Talbot Crime Film Classics
April Showers László Benedek Ann Sothern, Jack Carson, Robert Alda Musical Warner Bros.
Arch of Triumph Lewis Milestone Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton War United Artists
Are You with It? Jack Hively Donald O'Connor, Olga San Juan, Martha Stewart Musical comedy Universal
The Argyle Secrets Cy Endfield William Gargan, Marjorie Lord, Ralph Byrd Mystery Film Classics
The Arizona Ranger John Rawlins Tim Holt, Jack Holt, Nan Leslie Western RKO
The Arkansas Swing Ray Nazarro Gloria Henry, June Vincent, Elinor Donahue Musical Columbia
Arthur Takes Over Malcolm St. Clair Lois Collier, Richard Crane, Jerome Cowan Comedy 20th Century Fox
Assigned to Danger Budd Boetticher Gene Raymond, Noreen Nash, Robert Bice Film noir Eagle-Lion
B.F.'s Daughter Robert Z. Leonard Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Charles Coburn Drama MGM
The Babe Ruth Story Roy Del Ruth William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford Biopic Allied Artists
Back Trail Christy Cabanne Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Mildred Coles Western Monogram
Behind Locked Doors Budd Boetticher Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson, Douglas Fowley Film noir Eagle-Lion
Belle Starr's Daughter Lesley Selander George Montgomery, Ruth Roman, Rod Cameron Western 20th Century Fox
Berlin Express Jacques Tourneur Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Paul Lukas Film noir RKO
Best Man Wins John Sturges Anna Lee, Edgar Buchanan, Robert Shayne Drama Columbia
Beyond Glory John Farrow Donna Reed, Alan Ladd, George Coulouris Drama Paramount
Big City Norman Taurog Robert Preston, George Murphy, Danny Thomas Drama MGM
The Big Clock John Farrow Charles Laughton, Ray Milland, Maureen O'Sullivan Film noir Paramount
The Big Punch Sherry Shourds Gordon MacRae, Lois Maxwell, Wayne Morris Sports drama Warner Bros.
Big Town Scandal William C. Thomas Hillary Brooke, Phillip Reed, Stanley Clements Drama Paramount; fourth of series
The Black Arrow Gordon Douglas Louis Hayward, Janet Blair, George Macready Adventure Columbia
Black Bart George Sherman Dan Duryea, Yvonne De Carlo, Jeffrey Lynn Western Universal
Black Eagle Robert Gordon William Bishop, Virginia Patton, Gordon Jones Western Columbia
Blazing Across the Pecos Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Patricia Barry, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Blonde Ice Jack Bernhard Robert Paige, Leslie Brooks, Michael Whalen Film noir Film Classics
Blondie's Reward Abby Berlin Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Jerome Cowan Comedy Columbia
Blondie's Secret Edward Bernds Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Jerome Cowan Comedy Columbia
Blood on the Moon Robert Wise Robert Mitchum, Robert Preston, Barbara Bel Geddes Western RKO
Bodyguard Richard Fleischer Lawrence Tierney, Priscilla Lane, Phillip Reed Film noir RKO
The Bold Frontiersman Philip Ford Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Borrowed Trouble George Archainbaud William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks Western United Artists
The Boy with Green Hair Joseph Losey Dean Stockwell, Pat O'Brien, Barbara Hale Drama RKO
The Bride Goes Wild Norman Taurog June Allyson, Van Johnson, Hume Cronyn Comedy MGM
Bungalow 13 Edward L. Cahn Tom Conway, Margaret Hamilton, Richard Cromwell Mystery 20th Century Fox

C–D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Caged Fury William Berke Richard Denning, Sheila Ryan, Mary Beth Hughes Drama Paramount
California Firebrand Philip Ford Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Paul Hurst Western Republic
Call Northside 777 Henry Hathaway James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb Film noir 20th Century Fox
Campus Honeymoon Richard Sale Lee and Lyn Wilde, Adele Mara, Richard Crane Comedy Republic
Campus Sleuth Will Jason Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Noel Neill Comedy Monogram
Canon City Crane Wilbur Scott Brady, Jeff Corey, Stanley Clements Film noir Eagle-Lion
Carson City Raiders Yakima Canutt Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Frank Reicher Western Republic
Casbah John Berry Yvonne de Carlo, Tony Martin, Peter Lorre Film Noir Universal
The Challenge Jean Yarbrough Tom Conway, June Vincent, John Newland Mystery 20th Century Fox; Bulldog Drummond
The Checkered Coat Edward L. Cahn Tom Conway, Noreen Nash, Hurd Hatfield Drama 20th Century Fox
Check Your Guns Ray Taylor Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Nancy Gates Western Eagle-Lion
Close-Up Jack Donohue Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore, Richard Kollmar Film noir Eagle-Lion
The Cobra Strikes Charles Reisner Sheila Ryan, Richard Fraser, Leslie Brooks Thriller Eagle-Lion
Command Decision Sam Wood Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson War MGM
Coroner Creek Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Marguerite Chapman, Sally Eilers Western Columbia
The Counterfeiters Sam Newfield Doris Merrick, Hugh Beaumont, John Sutton Crime 20th Century Fox
The Countess of Monte Cristo Frederick De Cordova Sonja Henie, Olga San Juan, Dorothy Hart Comedy Universal
Courtin' Trouble Ford Beebe Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Virginia Belmont Western Monogram
Cowboy Cavalier Derwin Abrahams Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Claire Whitney Western musical Monogram
The Creeper Jean Yarbrough Eduardo Ciannelli, Onslow Stevens, June Vincent Horror 20th Century Fox
Crossed Trails Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Lynne Carver Western Monogram
Cry of the City Robert Siodmak Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Shelley Winters Film noir 20th Century Fox
Daredevils of the Clouds George Blair Robert Livingston, Mae Clarke, James Cardwell Drama Republic
The Dark Past Rudolph Maté William Holden, Nina Foch, Lee J. Cobb Film noir Columbia
A Date with Judy Richard Thorpe Wallace Beery, Jane Powell, Elizabeth Taylor Musical MGM
The Dead Don't Dream George Archainbaud William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks Western United Artists
Dead Man's Gold Ray Taylor Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Peggy Stewart Western Lippert
Deadline Oliver Drake Sunset Carson, Lee Roberts, Frank Ellis Western Astor
The Decision of Christopher Blake Peter Godfrey Alexis Smith, Cecil Kellaway, Robert Douglas Drama Warner Bros.
Deep Waters Henry King Jean Peters, Dana Andrews, Cesar Romero Drama 20th Century Fox
The Denver Kid Philip Ford Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Douglas Fowley Western Republic
Desperadoes of Dodge City Philip Ford Allan Lane, Mildred Coles, Eddy Waller Western Republic
Devil's Cargo John F. Link John Calvert, Rochelle Hudson, Lyle Talbot Mystery Film Classics
Disaster William H. Pine Richard Denning, Trudy Marshall, Damian O'Flynn Drama Paramount
Docks of New Orleans Derwin Abrahams Roland Winters, Virginia Dale, Mantan Moreland Mystery Monogram; Charlie Chan
Dream Girl Mitchell Leisen Betty Hutton, Patric Knowles, Virginia Field Comedy Paramount
The Dude Goes West Kurt Neumann Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, Gilbert Roland Western comedy Allied Artists

E–F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Easter Parade Charles Walters Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Ann Miller, Peter Lawford Musical MGM; Academy Award for Best Musical Score
El Dorado Pass Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Elena Verdugo, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Embraceable You Felix Jacoves Dane Clark, Geraldine Brooks, Wallace Ford Drama Warner Bros.
The Emperor Waltz Billy Wilder Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver Musical comedy Paramount
The Enchanted Valley Robert Emmett Tansey Alan Curtis, Anne Gwynne, Charley Grapewin Drama Eagle-Lion
Enchantment Irving Reis David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes Romance RKO
Escape Joseph L. Mankiewicz Rex Harrison, Peggy Cummins, William Hartnell Thriller 20th Century Fox; American/British co-production
Every Girl Should Be Married Don Hartman Cary Grant, Betsy Drake, Diana Lynn Comedy RKO
Eyes of Texas William Witney Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, Andy Devine Western Republic
False Paradise George Archainbaud William Boyd, Elaine Riley, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
The Far Frontier William Witney Roy Rogers, Clayton Moore, Gail Davis Western Republic
The Feathered Serpent William Beaudine Roland Winters, Keye Luke, Carol Forman Mystery Monogram; Charlie Chan
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' George Sherman Donald O'Connor, Penny Edwards, Marjorie Main Comedy Universal
Fighter Squadron Raoul Walsh Edmond O'Brien, Robert Stack, John Rodney War Warner Bros.
Fighting Back Malcolm St. Clair Jean Rogers, Paul Langton, Gary Gray Drama 20th Century Fox
Fighting Father Dunne Ted Tetzlaff Pat O'Brien, Una O'Connor, Charles Kemper Drama RKO
Fighting Mustang Oliver Drake Sunset Carson, Lee Roberts, Al Ferguson Western Astor
The Fighting Ranger Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Marshall Reed Western Monogram
Force of Evil Abraham Polonsky John Garfield, Beatrice Pearson, Marie Windsor Film noir MGM
A Foreign Affair Billy Wilder Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund Comedy Paramount
For the Love of Mary Frederick de Cordova Deanna Durbin, Edmond O'Brien, Jeffrey Lynn Comedy Universal
Fort Apache John Ford John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple Western RKO
Four Faces West Alfred E. Green Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, Charles Bickford Western United Artists
French Leave Frank McDonald Jackie Cooper, Renee Godfrey, Jackie Coogan Comedy Monogram
Frontier Agent Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Reno Browne Western Monogram
Frontier Revenge Ray Taylor Lash La Rue, Peggy Stewart, Jim Bannon Western Lippert
The Fuller Brush Man S. Sylvan Simon Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Hillary Brooke, Adele Jergens Comedy Columbia
Fury at Furnace Creek H. Bruce Humberstone Victor Mature, Coleen Gray, Reginald Gardiner Western 20th Century Fox

G–H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Gallant Blade Henry Levin Larry Parks, Marguerite Chapman, Victor Jory Adventure Columbia
The Gallant Legion Joseph Kane Wild Bill Elliott, Lorna Gray, Joseph Schildkraut Western Republic
The Gay Intruders Ray McCarey John Emery, Tamara Geva, Virginia Gregg Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Gay Ranchero William Witney Roy Rogers, Jane Frazee, Tito Guízar Western Republic
The Gentleman from Nowhere William Castle Warner Baxter, Fay Baker, Luis van Rooten Crime Columbia
The Girl from Manhattan Alfred E. Green Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery, Charles Laughton Comedy United Artists[2]
Give My Regards to Broadway Lloyd Bacon Dan Dailey, Nancy Guild, Fay Bainter Musical 20th Century Fox
Glamour Girl Arthur Dreifuss Gene Krupa, Virginia Grey, Susan Reed Musical Columbia
The Golden Eye William Beaudine Roland Winters, Wanda McKay, Mantan Moreland Mystery Monogram; Charlie Chan
Good Sam Leo McCarey Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Edmund Lowe Comedy RKO
Grand Canyon Trail William Witney Roy Rogers, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine Western Republic
Green Grass of Wyoming Louis King Peggy Cummins, Charles Coburn, Lloyd Nolan Western 20th Century Fox
The Green Promise William D. Russell Marguerite Chapman, Walter Brennan, Robert Paige Drama RKO
Gunning for Justice Ray Taylor Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Evelyn Finley Western Monogram
Guns of Hate Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Nan Leslie, Richard Martin Western RKO
Gun Smugglers Frank McDonald Tim Holt, Martha Hyer, Richard Martin Western RKO
Half Past Midnight William F. Claxton Peggy Knudsen, Kent Taylor, Joe Sawyer Mystery 20th Century Fox
Harpoon Ewing Scott John Bromfield, James Cardwell, Ed Hinton Adventure Lippert
The Hawk of Powder River Ray Taylor Eddie Dean, Jennifer Holt, Roscoe Ates Western Eagle-Lion
Hazard George Marshall Paulette Goddard, Macdonald Carey, Stanley Clements Drama Paramount
Heart of Virginia R. G. Springsteen Janet Martin, Robert Lowery, Frankie Darro Drama Republic
Here Comes Trouble Fred Guiol Joe Sawyer, William Tracy, Joan Woodbury Comedy United Artists
He Walked by Night Alfred L. Werker, Anthony Mann Richard Basehart, Jack Webb, Scott Brady Film noir Eagle-Lion
Hidden Danger Ray Taylor Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine Larson Western Monogram
Highway 13 William Berke Robert Lowery, Pamela Blake, Michael Whalen Drama Lippert
Hills of Home Fred M. Wilcox Edmund Gwenn, Janet Leigh, Donald Crisp Family MGM
Hollow Triumph Steve Sekely Paul Henreid, Joan Bennett, Eduard Franz Film noir Eagle-Lion
Homecoming Mervyn LeRoy Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Anne Baxter Romance MGM
Homicide for Three George Blair Audrey Long, Grant Withers, Warren Douglas Mystery Republic
The Hunted Jack Bernhard Preston Foster, Belita, Pierre Watkin Film noir Allied Artists

I

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I, Jane Doe John H. Auer Vera Ralston, Ruth Hussey, John Carroll Thriller Republic
I Love Trouble S. Sylvan Simon Franchot Tone, Janet Blair, Janis Carter Film noir Columbia
I Remember Mama George Stevens Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oscar Homolka Drama RKO
I Surrender Dear Arthur Dreifuss Gloria Jean, David Street, Don McGuire Musical Columbia
I Walk Alone Byron Haskin Burt Lancaster, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas Film noir Paramount
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes William Nigh Don Castle, Elyse Knox, Regis Toomey Film noir Monogram
If You Knew Susie Gordon Douglas Eddie Cantor, Joan Davis, Allyn Joslyn Comedy RKO
In This Corner Charles Reisner Scott Brady, Anabel Shaw, James Millican Drama Eagle-Lion
Incident William Beaudine Jane Frazee, Joyce Compton, Warren Douglas Crime Monogram
Indian Agent Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Nan Leslie Western RKO
Inner Sanctum Lew Landers Charles Russell, Mary Beth Hughes, Billy House Film noir Film Classics
An Innocent Affair Lloyd Bacon Fred MacMurray, Madeleine Carroll, Rita Johnson Comedy United Artists
The Inside Story Allan Dwan Marsha Hunt, William Lundigan, Charles Winninger Comedy Republic
The Iron Curtain William A. Wellman Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, June Havoc Thriller 20th Century Fox
Isn't It Romantic? Norman Z. McLeod Veronica Lake, Billy De Wolfe, Pearl Bailey Romantic comedy Paramount

J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Jiggs and Maggie in Court William Beaudine Joe Yule, Renie Riano, George McManus Comedy Monogram
Jinx Money William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell Comedy Monogram
Joan of Arc Victor Fleming Ingrid Bergman, José Ferrer, Selena Royle Historical RKO; 7 Academy Award nominations
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad Reginald Le Borg Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox Sports Monogram
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All Reginald Le Borg Joe Kirkwood Jr., Elyse Knox, Mary Beth Hughes Sports Monogram
Johnny Belinda Jean Negulesco Jane Wyman, Lew Ayres, Agnes Moorehead Drama Warner Bros. Academy Award for Wyman
Julia Misbehaves Jack Conway Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Elizabeth Taylor Comedy MGM
June Bride Bretaigne Windust Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery, Fay Bainter Comedy Warner Bros.
Jungle Goddess Lewis D. Collins George Reeves, Wanda McKay, Ralph Byrd Adventure Lippert
Jungle Jim William Berke Johnny Weissmuller, Virginia Grey, Lita Baron Adventure Columbia
Jungle Patrol Joseph M. Newman Kristine Miller, Arthur Franz, Tommy Noonan Adventure 20th Century Fox

K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Key Largo John Huston Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Edward G. Robinson Film noir Warner Bros.; Academy Award for Trevor
Kidnapped William Beaudine Roddy McDowall, Sue England, Dan O'Herlihy Adventure Monogram
King of the Gamblers George Blair Janet Martin, Thurston Hall, Stephanie Bachelor Drama Republic
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands Norman Foster Joan Fontaine, Burt Lancaster, Robert Newton Film noir Universal
The Kissing Bandit Laslo Benedek Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish Musical MGM

L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Lady at Midnight Sam Newfield Richard Denning, Frances Rafferty, Ralph Dunn Mystery Eagle-Lion
Larceny George Sherman John Payne, Joan Caulfield, Shelley Winters Film noir Universal
Last of the Wild Horses Robert L. Lippert James Ellison, Mary Beth Hughes, Jane Frazee Western Lippert
Leather Gloves William Asher Cameron Mitchell, Virginia Grey, Jane Nigh Sports drama Columbia
Let's Live Again Herbert I. Leeds Hillary Brooke, Diana Douglas, John Emery Comedy 20th Century Fox
Let's Live a Little Richard Wallace Hedy Lamarr, Robert Cummings, Anna Sten Comedy Eagle-Lion
Letter from an Unknown Woman Max Ophüls Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians Drama Universal
Lightnin' in the Forest George Blair Lynne Roberts, Warren Douglas, Lorna Gray Comedy Republic
Loaded Pistols John English Gene Autry, Barbara Britton, Jack Holt Western Columbia
The Loves of Carmen Charles Vidor Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Ron Randell Drama Columbia; Remake of 1927 film
The Luck of the Irish Henry Koster Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter, Lee J. Cobb Fantasy 20th Century Fox; Remake of 2001 film
Lulu Belle Leslie Fenton Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery, Albert Dekker Musical drama Columbia
Luxury Liner Richard Whorf Jane Powell, George Brent, Frances Gifford Comedy MGM

M

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Macbeth Orson Welles Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy Drama Republic
Madonna of the Desert George Blair Lynne Roberts, Don Castle, Sheldon Leonard Crime Republic
The Main Street Kid R. G. Springsteen Al Pearce, Alan Mowbray, Adele Mara Comedy Republic
The Man from Colorado Herry Levin Glenn Ford, William Holden, Ellen Drew Western Columbia
The Man from Texas Leigh Jason James Craig, Lynn Bari, Johnnie Johnston Western Eagle-Lion
Man-Eater of Kumaon Byron Haskin Wendell Corey, Sabu, Joy Page Adventure Universal
Mark of the Lash Ray Taylor Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Marshall Reed Western Lippert
Marshal of Amarillo Philip Ford Allan Lane, Mildred Coles, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Mary Lou Arthur Dreifuss Robert Lowery, Glenda Farrell, Joan Barton Musical Columbia
The Mating of Millie Henry Levin Evelyn Keyes, Glenn Ford, Ron Randell Comedy Columbia
Melody Time Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske Roy Rogers, Frances Langford, Buddy Clark Animation Disney, RKO
Mexican Hayride Charles Barton Abbott and Costello, Virginia Grey, John Hubbard Comedy Universal
Michael O'Halloran John Rawlins Allene Roberts, Scotty Beckett, Isabel Jewell Drama Monogram
Mickey Ralph Murphy Irene Hervey, John Sutton, Hattie McDaniel Comedy drama Eagle-Lion
Million Dollar Weekend Gene Raymond Osa Massen, Gene Raymond, Francis Lederer Film noir Eagle-Lion
Miracle in Harlem Jack Kemp Sheila Guyse, Stepin Fetchit, Savannah Churchill Mystery Lippert
The Miracle of the Bells Irving Pichel Alida Valli, Fred MacMurray, Frank Sinatra Drama RKO
Miraculous Journey Sam Newfield Rory Calhoun, Virginia Grey, Audrey Long Drama Film Classics
Miss Tatlock's Millions Richard Haydn John Lund, Wanda Hendrix, Barry Fitzgerald Comedy Paramount
Money Madness Sam Newfield Hugh Beaumont, Frances Rafferty, Harlan Warde Film noir Film Classics
Moonrise Frank Borzage Gail Russell, Dane Clark, Ethel Barrymore Film noir Republic
Music Man Will Jason Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Noel Neill Musical comedy Monogram
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House H. C. Potter Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas Comedy RKO
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid Irving Pichel William Powell, Ann Blyth, Andrea King Comedy Universal
Mr. Reckless Frank McDonald William Eythe, Barbara Britton, Minna Gombell Drama Paramount
My Dear Secretary Charles Martin Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Helen Walker Comedy United Artists
My Dog Rusty Lew Landers John Litel, Ann Doran, Mona Barrie Drama Columbia
My Girl Tisa Elliott Nugent Lilli Palmer, Sam Wanamaker, Akim Tamiroff Drama Warner Bros.
Mystery in Mexico Robert Wise William Lundigan, Jacqueline White, Ricardo Cortez Thriller RKO

N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Naked City Jules Dassin Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart Film noir Universal
Night Has a Thousand Eyes John Farrow Edward G. Robinson, Gail Russell, John Lund Horror Paramount
Night Song John Cromwell Dana Andrews, Merle Oberon, Ethel Barrymore Drama RKO
Night Time in Nevada William Witney Roy Rogers, Adele Mara, Andy Devine Western Republic
Night Wind James Tinling Charles Russell, Virginia Christine, Gary Gray Drama 20th Century Fox
No Minor Vices Lewis Milestone Dana Andrews, Lilli Palmer, Louis Jourdan Comedy MGM
The Noose Hangs High Charles Barton Abbott and Costello, Cathy Downs, Joseph Calleia Comedy Eagle-Lion
Northwest Stampede Albert S. Rogell Joan Leslie, James Craig, Jack Oakie Western Eagle-Lion

O

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Oklahoma Badlands Yakima Canutt Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Mildred Coles Western Republic
Oklahoma Blues Lambert Hillyer Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Virginia Belmont Western Monogram
Old Los Angeles Joseph Kane Wild Bill Elliott, Catherine McLeod, John Carroll Western Republic
On an Island with You Richard Thorpe Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalbán Comedy MGM
One Sunday Afternoon Raoul Walsh Dennis Morgan, Janis Paige, Dorothy Malone Musical Warner Bros.
One Touch of Venus William A. Seiter Robert Walker, Ava Gardner, Eve Arden Comedy Universal
On Our Merry Way King Vidor Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, James Stewart Comedy United Artists
Open Secret John Reinhardt John Ireland, Jane Randolph, Roman Bohnen Film noir Eagle-Lion
Out of the Storm R. G. Springsteen Jimmy Lydon, Lois Collier, Marc Lawrence Crime Republic
Outlaw Brand Lambert Hillyer Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Kay Morley Western Monogram
Overland Trails Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Belmont Western Monogram

P–Q

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Paleface Norman Z. McLeod Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong Comedy western Paramount
Panhandle Lesley Selander Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs, Anne Gwynne Western Allied Artists
Parole, Inc. Alfred Zeisler Michael O'Shea, Turhan Bey, Evelyn Ankers Film noir Eagle-Lion
Partners of the Sunset Lambert Hillyer Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Marshall Reed Western Monogram
Perilous Waters Jack Bernhard Don Castle, Audrey Long, Peggy Knudsen Drama Monogram
Phantom Valley Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Virginia Hunter, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
The Pirate Vincente Minnelli Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Walter Slezak Musical MGM
Pitfall André de Toth Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Raymond Burr Film noir United Artists
The Plunderers Joseph Kane Rod Cameron, Ilona Massey, Lorna Gray Western Republic; Remake of 1960 film
Port Said Reginald Le Borg Gloria Henry, Steven Geray, William Bishop Thriller Columbia
Portrait of Jennie William Dieterle Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore Romance MGM
The Prince of Thieves Howard Bretherton Patricia Morison, Jon Hall, Adele Jergens Adventure Columbia
Quick on the Trigger Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Lyle Talbot Western Columbia

R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Race Street Edwin L. Marin George Raft, Marilyn Maxwell, William Bendix Film noir RKO
Rachel and the Stranger Norman Foster William Holden, Loretta Young, Robert Mitchum Western RKO
Racing Luck William Berke Gloria Henry, Stanley Clements, Paula Raymond Drama Columbia
Range Renegades Lambert Hillyer Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
The Rangers Ride Derwin Abrahams Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Virginia Belmont Western Monogram
Raw Deal Anthony Mann Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor, Marsha Hunt Film noir Eagle-Lion
Red River Howard Hawks John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Walter Brennan Western United Artists
Relentless George Sherman Robert Young, Marguerite Chapman, Akim Tamiroff Western Columbia
Renegades of Sonora R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Return of the Bad Men Ray Enright Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys Western RKO
The Return of October Joseph H. Lewis Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, James Gleason Comedy Columbia
The Return of the Whistler D. Ross Lederman Lenore Aubert, Dick Lane, James Cardwell Film noir Columbia
The Return of Wildfire Ray Taylor Richard Arlen, Patricia Morison, Mary Beth Hughes Western Lippert
River Lady George Sherman Yvonne De Carlo, Dan Duryea, Rod Cameron Western Universal
Road House Jean Negulesco Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Richard Widmark Film noir 20th Century Fox
Rocky Phil Karlson, William Beaudine Roddy McDowall, Gale Sherwood, Edgar Barrier Drama Monogram
Rogues' Regiment Robert Florey Dick Powell, Märta Torén, Vincent Price Film noir Universal
Romance on the High Seas Michael Curtiz Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Doris Day Musical Warner Bros.
Rope Alfred Hitchcock James Stewart, Farley Granger, John Dall Film noir Warner Bros.
Rusty Leads the Way Will Jason John Litel, Ann Doran, Paula Raymond Drama Columbia
Ruthless Edgar G. Ulmer Zachary Scott, Martha Vickers, Sydney Greenstreet Film Noir Eagle-Lion

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Saigon Leslie Fenton Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick Film noir Paramount
The Sainted Sisters William D. Russell Veronica Lake, Joan Caulfield, George Reeves Comedy Paramount
The Saxon Charm Claude Binyon Robert Montgomery, Susan Hayward, John Payne Film noir Universal
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! F. Hugh Herbert June Haver, Lon McCallister, Walter Brennan Comedy 20th Century Fox
Sealed Verdict Lewis Allen Ray Milland, Florence Marly, Broderick Crawford Drama Paramount
The Search Fred Zinnemann Montgomery Clift, Aline MacMahon, Jarmila Novotná Drama MGM
Secret Service Investigator R. G. Springsteen Lloyd Bridges, Lynne Roberts, George Zucco Crime Republic
Shaggy Robert Emmett Tansey Brenda Joyce, Robert Shayne, Jody Gilbert Drama Paramount
Shanghai Chest William Beaudine Roland Winters, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung Mystery Monogram. Charlie Chan
Shed No Tears Jean Yarbrough June Vincent, Wallace Ford, Frank Albertson Film noir Eagle-Lion
Shep Comes Home Ford Beebe Robert Lowery, Margia Dean, Michael Whalen Drama Lippert
The Sheriff of Medicine Bow Lambert Hillyer Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Evelyn Finley Western Monogram
The Sign of the Ram John Sturges Susan Peters, Alexander Knox, Phyllis Thaxter Film noir Columbia
Silent Conflict George Archainbaud William Boyd, Virginia Belmont, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
Silver River Raoul Walsh Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Thomas Mitchell Western Warner Bros.
Silver Trails Christy Cabanne Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Christine Larson Western Monogram
Singin' Spurs Ray Nazarro Kirby Grant, Patricia Barry, Lee Patrick Musical western Columbia
Sinister Journey George Archainbaud William Boyd, Elaine Riley, Andy Clyde Western United Artists
Sitting Pretty Walter Lang Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb Comedy 20th Century Fox
Six-Gun Law Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
Sixteen Fathoms Deep Irving Allen Lloyd Bridges, Lon Chaney Jr., Tanis Chandler Adventure Monogram
Sleep, My Love Douglas Sirk Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Robert Cummings Drama United Artists
Slippy McGee Albert H. Kelley Don "Red" Barry, Dale Evans, Tom Brown Crime Republic
Smart Girls Don't Talk Richard L. Bare Virginia Mayo, Bruce Bennett, Robert Hutton Crime Warner Bros.
Smart Politics Will Jason June Preisser, Frankie Darro, Noel Neill Musical Monogram
Smart Woman Edward A. Blatt Constance Bennett, Brian Aherne, Barry Sullivan Drama Allied Artists
Smoky Mountain Melody Ray Nazarro Roy Acuff, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Russell Arms Musical western Columbia
Smugglers' Cove William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Amelita Ward Comedy Monogram
The Snake Pit Anatole Litvak Olivia de Havilland, Leo Genn, Mark Stevens Drama 20th Century Fox; 6 Oscar nominations
So Evil My Love Lewis Allen Ray Milland, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ann Todd Drama Paramount
So This Is New York Richard Fleischer Henry Morgan, Rudy Vallee, Virginia Grey Comedy United Artists
Sofia John Reinhardt Gene Raymond, Patricia Morison, Sigrid Gurie Drama Film Classics
Son of God's Country R. G. Springsteen Monte Hale, Pamela Blake, Paul Hurst Western Republic
A Song Is Born Howard Hawks Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman Musical RKO. Featuring The Golden Gate Quartet
Song of the Drifter Lambert Hillyer Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Mildred Coles Western Monogram
Song of Idaho Ray Nazarro Kirby Grant, June Vincent, Dorothy Vaughan Western Columbia
Song of My Heart Benjamin Glazer Audrey Long, Frank Sundström, Cedric Hardwicke Biographical Allied Artists
Sons of Adventure Yakima Canutt Lynne Roberts, Russell Hayden, Grant Withers Western Republic
Sorry, Wrong Number Anatole Litvak Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, Ann Richards Film noir Paramount
A Southern Yankee Edward Sedgwick Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl Comedy western MGM
Speed to Spare William Berke Richard Arlen, Jean Rogers, Richard Travis Drama Paramount
Stage Struck William Nigh Conrad Nagel, Kane Richmond, Audrey Long Crime Monogram
State of the Union Frank Capra Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson Drama MGM
Station West Sidney Lanfield Dick Powell, Jane Greer, Agnes Moorehead Western RKO
Strange Gamble George Archainbaud William Boyd, Elaine Riley, Rand Brooks Western United Artists
The Strange Mrs. Crane Sam Newfield Marjorie Lord, Robert Shayne, Pierre Watkin Film noir Eagle-Lion
The Strawberry Roan John English Gene Autry, Gloria Henry, Jack Holt Western Columbia
Street Corner Albert H. Kelley Johnny Duncan, Marcia Mae Jones, Eddie Gribbon Drama Independent
The Street with No Name William Keighley Mark Stevens, Richard Widmark, Lloyd Nolan Film noir 20th Century Fox
Strike It Rich Lesley Selander Rod Cameron, Bonita Granville, Stuart Erwin Comedy Allied Artists
Summer Holiday Rouben Mamoulian Mickey Rooney, Gloria DeHaven, Frank Morgan Musical MGM
Sundown in Santa Fe R. G. Springsteen Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Sunset Carson Rides Again Oliver Drake Sunset Carson, Dan White, Ron Ormond Western Astor
Sword of the Avenger John Reinhardt Sigrid Gurie, Ramon Delgado, Ralph Morgan Adventure Film Classics
The Swordsman Joseph H. Lewis Larry Parks, Ellen Drew, George Macready Adventure Columbia

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tap Roots George Marshall Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Julie London Western Universal
Tarzan and the Mermaids Robert Florey Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, Linda Christian Adventure RKO
The Tender Years Harold D. Schuster Joe E. Brown, Noreen Nash, Charles Drake Drama 20th Century Fox
Tenth Avenue Angel Roy Rowland Margaret O'Brien, Angela Lansbury, George Murphy Drama MGM
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven William Castle Diana Lynn, Guy Madison, James Dunn Romance United Artists
That Lady in Ermine Ernst Lubitsch Betty Grable, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Cesar Romero Musical 20th Century Fox
That Wonderful Urge Robert B. Sinclair Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, Reginald Gardiner Comedy 20th Century Fox
They Live by Night Nicholas Ray Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard da Silva Film noir RKO
Three Daring Daughters Fred M. Wilcox Jeanette MacDonald, Jane Powell, Edward Arnold Musical MGM
The Three Musketeers George Sidney Gene Kelly, Van Heflin, Lana Turner, June Allyson Adventure MGM
Thunder in the Pines Robert Gordon George Reeves, Ralph Byrd, Michael Whalen Western Lippert
Thunderhoof Phil Karlson Preston Foster, Mary Stuart, William Bishop Western Columbia[3]
The Tioga Kid Ray Taylor Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Jennifer Holt Western Eagle-Lion
The Timber Trail Philip Ford Monte Hale, Lynne Roberts, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
The Time of Your Life H. C. Potter James Cagney, William Bendix, Wayne Morris Comedy drama United Artists; based on play by William Saroyan
To the Ends of the Earth Robert Stevenson Dick Powell, Signe Hasso, Ludwig Donath Film noir Columbia
To the Victor Delmer Daves Dennis Morgan, Viveca Lindfors, Victor Francen Drama Warner Bros.
Tornado Range Ray Taylor Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Jennifer Holt Western Monogram
Trail to Laredo Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Jim Bannon Western Columbia
Train to Alcatraz Philip Ford Don "Red" Barry, Janet Martin, Roy Barcroft Action Republic
Trapped by Boston Blackie Seymour Friedman Charles Marion, June Vincent, Patricia White Mystery Columbia
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre John Huston Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett Western Warner Bros.; Oscars for both Hustons
Triggerman Howard Bretherton Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Carroll Western Monogram
Triple Threat Jean Yarbrough Gloria Henry, Mary Stuart, Richard Crane Drama Columbia
Trouble Makers Reginald Le Borg Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Helen Parrish Comedy Monogram
Trouble Preferred James Tinling Peggy Knudsen, Lynne Roberts, Charles Russell Drama 20th Century Fox
Two Guys from Texas David Butler Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Dorothy Malone Musical comedy Warner Bros.

U–V

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Under California Stars William Witney Roy Rogers, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine Western Republic
Unfaithfully Yours Preston Sturges Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell, Rudy Vallée, Barbara Lawrence Black comedy 20th Century Fox; remade in 1984
Unknown Island Jack Bernhard Virginia Grey, Phillip Reed, Richard Denning Sci-fi Film Classics
The Untamed Breed Charles Lamont Sonny Tufts, Barbara Britton, George "Gabby" Hayes Western Columbia
Up in Central Park William A. Seiter Deanna Durbin, Dick Haymes, Vincent Price Comedy Universal
The Valiant Hombre Wallace Fox Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Barbara Billingsley Western United Artists
The Velvet Touch Jack Gage Rosalind Russell, Leo Genn, Claire Trevor Film noir RKO
The Vicious Circle W. Lee Wilder Conrad Nagel, Fritz Kortner, Philip Van Zandt Drama United Artists

W–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Wake of the Red Witch Edward Ludwig John Wayne, Gail Russell, Gig Young Adventure Republic
Walk a Crooked Mile Gordon Douglas Dennis O'Keefe, Louis Hayward, Louise Allbritton Film noir Columbia
Wallflower Fred de Cordova Robert Hutton, Joyce Reynolds, Janis Paige Comedy Warner Bros.
The Walls of Jericho John M. Stahl Cornel Wilde, Anne Baxter, Kirk Douglas Drama 20th Century Fox
Waterfront at Midnight William Berke Mary Beth Hughes, William Gargan, Richard Crane Crime Paramount
West of Sonora Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Steve Darrell Western Columbia
Western Heritage Wallace Grissell Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Lois Andrews Western RKO
The Westward Trail Ray Taylor Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Carl Mathews Western Eagle-Lion
When My Baby Smiles at Me Walter Lang Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Jack Oakie, June Havoc Musical 20th Century Fox
Whiplash Lewis Seiler Dane Clark, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden Western Warner Bros.
Whirlwind Raiders Vernon Keays Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders Western Columbia
Whispering Smith Leslie Fenton Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall Western Paramount
Who Killed Doc Robbin Bernard Carr Larry Casey, Virginia Grey, George Zucco Comedy United Artists
The Winner's Circle Felix E. Feist Jean Willes, Morgan Farley, Johnny Longden Drama 20th Century Fox
Winter Meeting Bretaigne Windust Bette Davis, Janis Paige, John Hoyt Drama Warner Bros.
A Woman's Vengeance Zoltan Korda Charles Boyer, Ann Blyth, Jessica Tandy Film noir Universal
The Woman from Tangier Harold Daniels Adele Jergens, Stephen Dunne, Donna Martell Thriller Columbia
The Woman in White Peter Godfrey Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker, Sydney Greenstreet Drama Warner Bros.
Women in the Night William Rowland Tala Birell, Bernadene Hayes, Virginia Christine Drama Film Classics
Words and Music Norman Taurog Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh, Betty Garrett, June Allyson, Gene Kelly, Perry Como Musical MGM
The Wreck of the Hesperus John Hoffman Patricia Barry, Willard Parker, Holmes Herbert Adventure Columbia
Yellow Sky William A. Wellman Gregory Peck, Richard Widmark, Anne Baxter Western 20th Century Fox
You Gotta Stay Happy H. C. Potter Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Eddie Albert Romantic comedy Universal
You Were Meant for Me Lloyd Bacon Dan Dailey, Jeanne Crain, Barbara Lawrence Musical 20th Century Fox

Documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Louisiana Story Robert J. Flaherty Docudrama nominated for Academy Award
Test Tube Babies W. Merle Connell Exploitation

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Adventures of Frank and Jesse James Yakima Canutt Clayton Moore, Noel Neill Western, Serial Republic
Congo Bill Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr Don McGuire, Cleo Moore Adventure, Serial Columbia
Dangers of the Canadian Mounted Fred C. Brannon, Yakima Canutt Jim Bannon Adventure, Serial Republic
G–Men Never Forget Fred C. Brannon, Yakima Canutt Clayton Moore Crime, Serial Republic
Superman Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill Serial Columbia
Tex Granger Derwin Abrahams Robert Kellard Western, Serial Columbia

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
A-Lad-In His Lamp Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny Animated Warner Bros.
Bill and Coo Dean Riesner Nature Republic
Bob and Sally Erle C. Kenton Educational Universal
Buccaneer Bunny Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
Bugs Bunny Rides Again Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
The Chicken of Tomorrow Patrick Allen Lowell Thomas short Industrial film
A Feather in His Hare Chuck Jones Animated short Warner Bros.
Fiddlers Three Jules White The Three Stooges Comedy short Columbia
Gorilla My Dreams Robert McKimson Looney Tunes Animated short Warner Bros.
Haredevil Hare Chuck Jones Looney Tunes Animated short Warner Bros.
Hatch Up Your Troubles Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Hop, Look and Listen Robert McKimson Looney Tunes Animated short Warner Bros.
Hot Cross Bunny Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
I Taw a Putty Tat Friz Freleng Animated short Warner Bros.
Kitty Foiled Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Mouse Cleaning Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
My Bunny Lies over the Sea Charles M. Jones Animated short Warner Bros.
Old Rockin' Chair Tom Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Polka-Dot Puss Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Professor Tom Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Scaredy Cat Charles M. Jones Animated short Warner Bros.
Tea for Two Hundred Jack Hannah Donald Duck Animated short Walt Disney Productions
The Truce Hurts Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Three for Breakfast Jack Hannah Donald Duck Animated short Walt Disney Productions

See also

References

  1. ^ "Adventures in Silverado (1948)". BFI. Archived from the original on March 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Girl from Manhattan (1948)". BFI. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Thunderhoof (1948) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
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