List of American films of 1952

Singin' in the Rain.

A list of American films released in 1952.
The Greatest Show on Earth won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
5 Fingers Joseph L. Mankiewicz James Mason, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Rennie Drama 20th Century Fox
Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick Claude Binyon Alan Young, Dinah Shore, Adele Jergens Comedy Paramount
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Charles Lamont Abbott and Costello, Charles Laughton, Hillary Brooke Comedy Warner Bros.
About Face Roy Del Ruth Gordon MacRae, Eddie Bracken, Virginia Gibson Comedy Warner Bros.
Above and Beyond Melvin Frank, Norman Panama Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore War MGM
Actors and Sin Ben Hecht Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, Marsha Hunt Comedy United Artists
Affair in Trinidad Vincent Sherman Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Torin Thatcher Film noir Columbia
African Treasure Ford Beebe Johnny Sheffield, Laurette Luez, Lyle Talbot Adventure Monogram
Against All Flags George Sherman Errol Flynn, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn Adventure Universal
Aladdin and His Lamp Lew Landers Johnny Sands, Patricia Medina, Richard Erdman Adventure Monogram
Androcles and the Lion Chester Erskine Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Alan Young Historical Epic RKO. Based on the play
Anything Can Happen George Seaton José Ferrer, Kim Hunter, Kurt Kasznar Drama Paramount
Apache Country George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Carolina Cotton, Harry Lauter Western Columbia
Apache War Smoke Harold F. Kress Gilbert Roland, Glenda Farrell, Robert Horton Western MGM
April in Paris David Butler Ray Bolger, Doris Day, Claude Dauphin Musical Warner Bros.
Arctic Flight Lew Landers Wayne Morris, Lola Albright, Alan Hale Jr. Drama Monogram
Army Bound Paul Landres Stanley Clements, Karen Sharpe, Steve Brodie Action Monogram
Assignment – Paris! Phil Karlson Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, George Sanders Spy drama Columbia
At Sword's Point Lewis Allen Cornel Wilde, Maureen O'Hara, Gladys Cooper Adventure RKO
The Atomic City Jerry Hopper Gene Barry, Lydia Clarke, Nancy Gates Drama Paramount
Babes in Bagdad Edgar G. Ulmer Paulette Goddard, Gypsy Rose Lee, John Boles Comedy United Artists
Back at the Front George Sherman Tom Ewell, Harvey Lembeck, Mari Blanchard Comedy Universal
The Bad and the Beautiful Vincente Minnelli Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame Drama MGM. Winner of 5 Academy Awards
Bal Tabarin Philip Ford Claire Carleton, Steve Brodie, Steven Geray Drama Republic
Barbed Wire George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Leonard Penn, Pat Buttram Western Columbia
The Battle at Apache Pass George Sherman John Lund, Jeff Chandler, Susan Cabot Western Universal
Battles of Chief Pontiac Felix E. Feist Lex Barker, Helen Westcott, Lon Chaney Jr. Western Realart
Battle Zone Lesley Selander John Hodiak, Linda Christian, Stephen McNally War Allied Artists
Because of You Joseph Pevney Loretta Young, Jeff Chandler, Frances Dee Drama Universal
Because You're Mine Alexander Hall Mario Lanza, Doretta Morrow, James Whitmore Musical MGM
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla William Beaudine Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo Comedy Realart
The Belle of New York Charles Walters Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, Marjorie Main Musical comedy MGM
Belles on Their Toes Henry Levin Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy, Debra Paget Comedy 20th Century Fox
Bend of the River Anthony Mann James Stewart, Rock Hudson, Arthur Kennedy Western Universal
Beware, My Lovely Harry Horner Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Taylor Holmes Film noir RKO
Big Jim McLain Edward Ludwig John Wayne, James Arness, Nancy Olson Drama Warner Bros.
The Big Sky Howard Hawks Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Threatt, Dewey Martin Western RKO
The Big Trees Felix E. Feist Kirk Douglas, Eve Miller, Patrice Wymore Drama Warner Bros.
The Black Castle Nathan H. Juran Richard Greene, Boris Karloff, Stephen McNally Horror Universal
Blackbeard the Pirate Raoul Walsh Robert Newton, Linda Darnell, William Bendix Adventure RKO
Black Hills Ambush Harry Keller Allan Lane, Leslie Banning, Eddy Waller Western Republic
The Black Lash Ron Ormond Lash LaRue, Peggy Stewart, Kermit Maynard Western Realart
The Blazing Forest Edward Ludwig John Payne, Agnes Moorehead, William Demarest Adventure Paramount
Bloodhounds of Broadway Harmon Jones Mitzi Gaynor, Scott Brady, Marguerite Chapman Musical 20th Century Fox
Blue Canadian Rockies George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Carolina Cotton Western Columbia
Bomba and the Jungle Girl Ford Beebe Johnny Sheffield, Karen Sharpe, Walter Sande Adventure Monogram
Bonzo Goes to College Frederick de Cordova Maureen O'Sullivan, Edmund Gwenn, Charles Drake Comedy Universal
Boots Malone William Dieterle William Holden, Stanley Clements, Basil Ruysdael Drama Columbia
Border Saddlemates William Witney Rex Allen, Mary Ellen Kay, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
Brave Warrior Spencer Bennet Jon Hall, Christine Larson, Michael Ansara, Western Columbia
Breakdown Edmond Angelo Ann Richards, William Bishop, Anne Gwynne Film noir Realart
The Brigand Phil Karlson Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrence, Gale Robbins Adventure Columbia
Bronco Buster Budd Boetticher John Lund, Scott Brady, Joyce Holden Western Universal[1]
Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory Bernard B. Ray Clayton Moore, Rodd Redwing, Chief Yowlachie Western United Artists
Bugles in the Afternoon Roy Rowland Ray Milland, Helena Carter, Hugh Marlowe Western Warner Bros.
The Bushwackers Rod Amateau John Ireland, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone Western Realart
Bwana Devil Arch Oboler Robert Stack, Nigel Bruce, Barbara Britton Adventure United Artists

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
California Conquest Lew Landers Cornel Wilde, Teresa Wright, Lisa Ferraday Western Columbia
Canyon Ambush Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Phyllis Coates, Lee Roberts Western Monogram
Captain Pirate Ralph Murphy Louis Hayward, Patricia Medina, John Sutton Adventure Columbia
The Captive City Robert Wise John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Victor Sutherland Film noir United Artists
Captive of Billy the Kid Fred C. Brannon Allan Lane, Grant Withers, Penny Edwards Western Republic
Captive Women Stuart Gilmore Ron Randell, Margaret Field, Gloria Saunders Science Fiction RKO
Carbine Williams Richard Thorpe James Stewart, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey Biography MGM
Caribbean Gold Edward Ludwig Arlene Dahl, John Payne, Cedric Hardwicke Adventure Paramount
Carrie William Wyler Jennifer Jones, Laurence Olivier, Miriam Hopkins Drama Paramount
Carson City André de Toth Randolph Scott, Raymond Massey, Lucille Norman Western Warner Bros.
Cattle Town Noel M. Smith Dennis Morgan, Amanda Blake, Rita Moreno Western Warner Bros.
The Cimarron Kid Budd Boetticher Audie Murphy, Beverly Tyler, Yvette Dugay Western Universal
Clash by Night Fritz Lang Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe Drama RKO
Colorado Sundown William Witney Rex Allen, Mary Ellen Kay, Slim Pickens Western Republic
Come Back, Little Sheba Daniel Mann Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore Drama Paramount. Oscar for Booth
Confidence Girl Andrew L. Stone Tom Conway, Hillary Brooke, Jack Kruschen Film noir United Artists
The Crimson Pirate Robert Siodmak Burt Lancaster, Eva Bartók, Nick Cravat Adventure Warner Bros.
Cripple Creek Ray Nazarro George Montgomery, Jerome Courtland, Karin Booth Western Columbia
Deadline – U.S.A. Richard Brooks Humphrey Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, Kim Hunter Crime drama 20th Century Fox
Dead Man's Trail Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Barbara Woodell, James Ellison Western Monogram
Denver and Rio Grande Byron Haskin Edmond O'Brien, Sterling Hayden, Dean Jagger Western Paramount
Desert Passage Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Dorothy Patrick Western RKO
Desert Pursuit George Blair Wayne Morris, Virginia Grey, George Tobias Western Monogram
Desperadoes' Outpost Philip Ford Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Claudia Barrett Western Republic
Desperate Search Joseph H. Lewis Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Keenan Wynn Adventure MGM
The Devil Makes Three Andrew Marton Gene Kelly, Pier Angeli, Richard Egan Thriller MGM
Diplomatic Courier Henry Hathaway Tyrone Power, Patricia Neal, Hildegard Knef Drama 20th Century Fox
Don't Bother to Knock Roy Ward Baker Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Anne Bancroft Drama 20th Century Fox
Dreamboat Claude Binyon Clifton Webb, Ginger Rogers, Anne Francis Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Duel at Silver Creek Don Siegel Audie Murphy, Faith Domergue, Susan Cabot Western Universal

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Eight Iron Men Edward Dmytryk Bonar Colleano, Lee Marvin, Richard Kiley War Columbia
Everything I Have Is Yours Robert Z. Leonard Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Dennis O'Keefe Musical MGM
The Fabulous Senorita R. G. Springsteen Estelita Rodriguez, Robert Clarke, Rita Moreno Musical comedy Republic
Face to Face John Brahm James Mason, Robert Preston, Gene Lockhart Drama RKO
Fargo Lewis D. Collins Bill Elliott, Phyllis Coates, Myron Healey Western Monogram
Fearless Fagan Stanley Donen Janet Leigh, Carleton Carpenter, Keenan Wynn Comedy MGM
Feudin' Fools William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Anne Kimbell Comedy Monogram
The Fighter Herbert Kline Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb Film noir United Artists
Finders Keepers Frederick De Cordova Tom Ewell, Julie Adams, Evelyn Varden Comedy Universal
The First Time Frank Tashlin Robert Cummings, Barbara Hale, Jeff Donnell Comedy Drama Columbia
Flaming Feather Ray Enright Sterling Hayden, Barbara Rush, Forrest Tucker Western Paramount
Flat Top Lesley Selander Sterling Hayden, Richard Carlson, John Bromfield Drama Allied Artists
Flesh and Fury Joseph Pevney Tony Curtis, Jan Sterling, Mona Freeman Film noir Universal
For Men Only Paul Henreid Paul Henreid, Margaret Field, Kathleen Hughes Drama Lippert
Fort Osage Lesley Selander Rod Cameron, Jane Nigh, Morris Ankrum Western Monogram
The Four Poster Irving Reis Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer Comedy Drama Columbia. Based on The Fourposter
Francis Goes to West Point Arthur Lubin Donald O'Connor, Lori Nelson, Alice Kelley Comedy Universal
The Frontier Phantom Ron Ormond Lash LaRue, Al St. John, Virginia Herrick Western Realart
Geisha Girl George Breakston Steve Forrest, Martha Hyer, Tetsu Nakamura Adventure Realart
A Girl in Every Port Chester Erskine Groucho Marx, Marie Wilson, William Bendix Comedy RKO
The Girl in White John Sturges June Allyson, Arthur Kennedy, Mildred Dunnock Drama MGM
Glory Alley Raoul Walsh Ralph Meeker, Leslie Caron, Gilbert Roland Musical Drama MGM
Gobs and Gals R. G. Springsteen Robert Hutton, Cathy Downs, George Bernard Comedy Republic
The Golden Hawk Sidney Salkow Rhonda Fleming, Sterling Hayden, Helena Carter Adventure Columbia
Gold Fever Leslie Goodwins Ralph Morgan, Gene Roth, John Calvert Western Monogram
The Greatest Show on Earth Cecil B. DeMille Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton, James Stewart, Cornel Wilde, Dorothy Lamour, Henry Wilcoxon Drama Paramount. Won 2 Academy Awards including Best Picture
The Green Glove Rudolph Maté Glenn Ford, Geraldine Brooks, Cedric Hardwicke Film noir United Artists. Co-production with France
The Gunman Lewis D. Collins Whip Wilson, Phyllis Coates, Fuzzy Knight Western Monogram

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Half-Breed Stuart Gilmore Robert Young, Janis Carter, Barton MacLane Western RKO
Hangman's Knot Roy Huggins Randolph Scott, Donna Reed, Claude Jarman Western Columbia
Hans Christian Andersen Charles Vidor Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Zizi Jeanmaire Musical, Biography RKO; 6 Oscar nominations
The Happy Time Richard Fleischer Charles Boyer, Louis Jourdan, Marsha Hunt, Comedy drama Columbia
Harem Girl Edward Bernds Joan Davis, Peggie Castle, Arthur Blake Comedy Columbia
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Douglas Sirk Piper Laurie, Rock Hudson, Charles Coburn Romance Universal
The Hawk of Wild River Fred F. Sears Charles Starrett, Clayton Moore, Jock Mahoney Western Columbia
Hellgate Charles Warren Sterling Hayden, Joan Leslie, Ward Bond Western Lippert
Here Come the Marines William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Myrna Dell Comedy Monogram
Here Come the Nelsons Frederick de Cordova Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Rock Hudson Comedy Universal; based on the TV series
Hiawatha Kurt Neumann Vince Edwards, Keith Larsen, Yvette Dugay Adventure Allied Artists; based on the poem
High Noon Fred Zinnemann Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado Western United Artists; won 4 Oscars
Hold That Line William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Veda Ann Borg Comedy Monogram
Holiday for Sinners Gerald Mayer Gig Young, Janice Rule, Janice Rule Romance MGM
Hong Kong Lewis R. Foster Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Nigel Bruce Adventure Paramount
Hoodlum Empire Joseph Kane Claire Trevor, Brian Donlevy, Vera Ralston Film noir Republic
Horizons West Budd Boetticher Robert Ryan, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson Western Universal
Hurricane Smith Jerry Hopper Yvonne de Carlo, John Ireland, Forrest Tucker Adventure Paramount
I Dream of Jeanie Allan Dwan Ray Middleton, Bill Shirley, Lynn Bari Musical, biography Republic; story of Stephen Foster
Indian Uprising Ray Nazarro George Montgomery, Audrey Long, Carl Benton Reid Western Columbia
Invasion U.S.A. Alfred Green Gerald Mohr, Dan O'Herlihy, Peggie Castle Cold War Columbia
Invitation Gottfried Reinhardt Van Johnson, Dorothy McGuire, Ruth Roman Drama MGM
The Iron Mistress Gordon Douglas Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Phyllis Kirk Western Warner Bros.
It Grows on Trees Arthur Lubin Irene Dunne, Dean Jagger, Joan Evans Comedy Universal. Dunne's final film
Ivanhoe Richard Thorpe Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders Adventure MGM. Based on Sir Walter Scott novel; 2 Oscar nominations
Jack and the Beanstalk Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Dorothy Ford, Buddy Baer Comedy Warner Bros.
Japanese War Bride King Vidor Shirley Yamaguchi, Don Taylor, Marie Windsor Drama 20th Century Fox
The Jazz Singer Michael Curtiz Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz Musical drama Warner Bros.; remake of 1927 film; remade in 1980
Jet Job William Beaudine Stanley Clements, John Litel, Elena Verdugo Action Allied Artists
Jumping Jacks Norman Taurog Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mona Freeman Comedy Paramount
Junction City Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Kathleen Case, Jock Mahoney Western Columbia
The Jungle William Berke Rod Cameron, Cesar Romero, Marie Windsor Adventure Lippert
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land Lew Landers Johnny Weissmuller, Angela Greene, Jean Willes Adventure Columbia
Just Across the Street Joseph Pevney Ann Sheridan, John Lund, Cecil Kellaway Comedy Universal
Just for You Elliott Nugent Bing Crosby, Jane Wyman, Ethel Barrymore Musical Paramount
Just This Once Don Weis Janet Leigh, Peter Lawford, Lewis Stone Comedy MGM

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Kangaroo Lewis Milestone Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Finlay Currie Drama 20th Century Fox
Kansas City Confidential Phil Karlson John Payne, Coleen Gray, Preston Foster Film noir United Artists
Kansas Territory Lewis D. Collins Bill Elliott, Peggy Stewart, Lane Bradford Western Monogram
The Kid from Broken Gun Fred F. Sears Charles Starrett, Jock Mahoney, Angela Stevens Western Columbia
Kid Monk Baroni Harold D. Schuster Bruce Cabot, Leonard Nimoy, Allene Roberts Film noir Realart
Lady in the Iron Mask Ralph Murphy Patricia Medina, Louis Hayward, John Sutton Adventure 20th Century Fox. Three Musketeers story
Lady Possessed Roy Kellino, William Spier James Mason, June Havoc, Stephen Dunne Film noir Republic
Laramie Mountains Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Jock Mahoney, Marshall Reed Western Columbia
The Last Musketeer William Witney Rex Allen, Mary Ellen Kay, Slim Pickens Western Republic
Last Train from Bombay Fred F. Sears Jon Hall, Christine Larson, Lisa Ferraday Drama Columbia
The Las Vegas Story Robert Stevenson Jane Russell, Victor Mature, Vincent Price Film noir RKO
Leadville Gunslinger Harry Keller Allan Lane, Elaine Riley, Grant Withers Western Republic
Limelight Charles Chaplin Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce Comedy United Artists; belated Oscar for Best Score
The Lion and the Horse Louis King Steve Cochran, Ray Teal, Bob Steele Western Warner Bros.
Loan Shark Seymour Friedman George Raft, Dorothy Hart, Paul Stewart Film noir Lippert
Lone Star Vincent Sherman Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford Western MGM
Lost in Alaska Jean Yarbrough Abbott and Costello, Mitzi Green, Bruce Cabot Comedy Universal
Love Is Better Than Ever Stanley Donen Elizabeth Taylor, Larry Parks, Josephine Hutchinson Romance MGM
Love Island Bud Pollard Paul Valentine, Eva Gabor, Malcolm Lee Beggs Comedy Astor
Lovely to Look At Mervyn LeRoy Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel Musical MGM
Lure of the Wilderness Jean Negulesco Jean Peters, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Smith Adventure 20th Century Fox
The Lusty Men Nicholas Ray, Robert Parrish Robert Mitchum, Susan Hayward, Arthur Kennedy Western RKO
Lydia Bailey Jean Negulesco Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, Charles Korvin Historical 20th Century Fox

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Charles Barton Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Lori Nelson Comedy Universal
Macao Josef von Sternberg, Nicholas Ray Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, William Bendix, Gloria Grahame Film noir RKO
Man from the Black Hills Thomas Carr Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison, Lane Bradford Western Monogram
Mara Maru Gordon Douglas Errol Flynn, Ruth Roman, Raymond Burr Adventure Warner Bros.
The Marrying Kind George Cukor Judy Holliday, Aldo Ray, Madge Kennedy Comedy Columbia
The Maverick Thomas Carr Bill Elliott, Phyllis Coates, Myron Healey Western Allied Artists
Meet Danny Wilson Joseph Pevney Frank Sinatra, Shelley Winters, Alex Nicol Drama, Musical Universal
The Member of the Wedding Fred Zinnemann Julie Harris, Ethel Waters, Brandon deWilde Drama Columbia; based on novel by Carson McCullers
The Merry Widow Curtis Bernhardt Fernando Lamas, Lana Turner, Una Merkel Musical MGM
Million Dollar Mermaid Mervyn LeRoy Victor Mature, Esther Williams, Walter Pidgeon Musical biopic MGM; based on life of Annette Kellerman
The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima John Brahm Gilbert Roland, Sherry Jackson, Jay Novello Drama Warner Bros.
Les Misérables Lewis Milestone Michael Rennie, Robert Newton, Debra Paget Drama 20th Century Fox; based on novel by Victor Hugo
Models Inc. Reginald Le Borg Howard Duff, Coleen Gray, Marjorie Reynolds Film noir Universal
Monkey Business Howard Hawks Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe Screwball comedy 20th Century Fox
Monsoon Rod Amateau Ursula Thiess, Diana Douglas, George Nader Drama United Artists
Montana Belle Allan Dwan Jane Russell, George Brent, Scott Brady Western RKO
Montana Incident Lewis D. Collins Whip Wilson, Noel Neill, Peggy Stewart Western Monogram
Montana Territory Ray Nazarro Lon McCallister, Wanda Hendrix, Preston Foster Western Columbia
Mr. Walkie Talkie Fred Guiol William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Margia Dean Comedy Lippert
Mutiny Edward Dmytryk Mark Stevens, Angela Lansbury, Patric Knowles Adventure United Artists
My Cousin Rachel Henry Koster Olivia de Havilland, Richard Burton, Audrey Dalton Mystery 20th Century Fox
My Man and I William Wellman Shelley Winters, Ricardo Montalbán, Claire Trevor Drama MGM
My Pal Gus Robert Parrish Richard Widmark, Joanne Dru, Audrey Totter Comedy 20th Century Fox
My Six Convicts Hugo Fregonese Gilbert Roland, Millard Mitchell, Marshall Thompson Comedy Columbia. Golden Globe for Mitchell
My Son John Leo McCarey Dean Jagger, Helen Hayes, Van Heflin Drama Paramount
My Wife's Best Friend Richard Sale Anne Baxter, Macdonald Carey, Cecil Kellaway Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Narrow Margin Richard Fleischer Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White Film noir RKO
Night Raiders Howard Bretherton Whip Wilson, Lois Hall, Fuzzy Knight Western Monogram
Night Stage to Galveston George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Virginia Huston, Thurston Hall Western Columbia
Night Without Sleep Roy Ward Baker Linda Darnell, Hildegarde Neff, Gary Merrill Film noir 20th Century Fox
No Holds Barred William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Marjorie Reynolds Comedy Monogram
No Room for the Groom Douglas Sirk Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Spring Byington Comedy Universal
No Time for Flowers Don Siegel Viveca Lindfors, Paul Hubschmid, Ludwig Stössel Comedy RKO

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
O. Henry's Full House 5 Directors Charles Laughton, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter Anthology 20th Century Fox; based on 5 stories by O. Henry
Okinawa Leigh Jason Pat O'Brien, Cameron Mitchell, Richard Denning War Columbia
Oklahoma Annie R. G. Springsteen Judy Canova, Grant Withers, John Russell Western comedy Republic
Old Oklahoma Plains William Witney Rex Allen, Slim Pickens, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
The Old West George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Lyle Talbot Western Columbia
One Big Affair Peter Godfrey Evelyn Keyes, Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Anderson Comedy United Artists
One Minute to Zero Tay Garnett Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Charles McGraw War RKO
Operation Secret Lewis Seiler Cornel Wilde, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran Drama Warner Bros.
The Outcasts of Poker Flat Joseph M. Newman Miriam Hopkins, Dale Robertson, Anne Baxter Western 20th Century Fox. Remake of 1919, 1937 films
Outlaw Women Sam Newfield Marie Windsor, Carla Balenda, Richard Rober Western Lippert
The Pace That Thrills Leon Barsha Bill Williams, Frank McHugh, Carla Balenda Action RKO
Park Row Samuel Fuller Gene Evans, Herbert Heyes, Mary Welch Drama United Artists
Pat and Mike George Cukor Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Aldo Ray Comedy MGM
The Pathfinder Sidney Salkow George Montgomery, Helena Carter, Walter Kingsford Adventure Columbia
Paula Rudolph Mate Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox Film noir Columbia
Phone Call from a Stranger Jean Negulesco Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill, Bette Davis Drama 20th Century Fox
Plymouth Adventure Clarence Brown Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson Historical MGM
Pony Soldier Joseph M. Newman Tyrone Power, Robert Horton, Thomas Gomez Western 20th Century Fox
The Pride of St. Louis Harmon Jones Dan Dailey, Joanne Dru, Richard Crenna Biography 20th Century Fox. Story of Dizzy Dean
The Prisoner of Zenda Richard Thorpe Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, James Mason Adventure MGM. Remake of the 1937 film
The Quiet Man John Ford Maureen O'Hara, John Wayne, Victor McLaglen Romantic comedy Republic; Oscars for Ford, cinematography
The Raiders Lesley Selander Richard Conte, Barbara Britton, Barbara Britton Western Universal
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder Richard Quine Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Charlotte Austin Musical Columbia
Rancho Notorious Fritz Lang Marlene Dietrich, Arthur Kennedy, Mel Ferrer Western RKO
Red Ball Express Budd Boetticher Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Sidney Poitier War Universal
Red Planet Mars Harry Horner Peter Graves, Andrea King, Herbert Berghof Science fiction United Artists
Red Skies of Montana Joseph M. Newman Richard Widmark, Constance Smith, Richard Boone Adventure 20th Century Fox
Red Snow Harry S. Franklin, Boris Petroff Guy Madison, Ray Mala, Carole Mathews Adventure Columbia
Retreat, Hell! Joseph H. Lewis Frank Lovejoy, Russ Tamblyn, Anita Louise War Warner Bros.
Return of the Texan Delmer Daves Dale Robertson, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan Western 20th Century Fox
Ride the Man Down Joseph Kane Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Barbara Britton Western Republic
The Ring Kurt Neumann Lalo Rios, Gerald Mohr, Rita Moreno Sports drama United Artists
Road Agent Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Noreen Nash, Dorothy Patrick Western RKO
Road to Bali Hal Walker Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour Comedy Paramount; 6th of Road to... series
Rodeo William Beaudine Jane Nigh, John Archer, Wallace Ford Sports Monogram
Room for One More Norman Taurog Cary Grant, Betsy Drake, Lurene Tuttle Comedy drama Warner Bros.
The Rose Bowl Story William Beaudine Marshall Thompson, Vera Miles, Richard Rober Romance Monogram
Rose of Cimarron Harry Keller Mala Powers, Jack Buetel, Bill Williams Western 20th Century Fox
The Rough, Tough West Ray Nazarro Charles Starrett, Carolina Cotton, Jock Mahoney Western Columbia
Ruby Gentry King Vidor Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, Karl Malden Drama 20th Century Fox

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Sailor Beware Hal Walker Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet Comedy Paramount
Sally and Saint Anne Rudolph Mate Ann Blyth, Edmund Gwenn, John McIntire Comedy Universal
The San Francisco Story Robert Parrish Yvonne De Carlo, Joel McCrea, Sidney Blackmer Western Warner Bros.
Saturday Island Stuart Heisler Linda Darnell, Tab Hunter, Donald Gray Adventure, Romance, War United Artists; Alternate title Island of Desire
The Savage George Marshall Charlton Heston, Susan Morrow, Peter Hansen Western Paramount
Scandal Sheet Phil Karlson Broderick Crawford, John Derek, Donna Reed Crime drama Columbia
Scaramouche George Sidney Stewart Granger, Eleanor Parker, Janet Leigh Adventure MGM
Scarlet Angel Sidney Salkow Yvonne de Carlo, Rock Hudson, Richard Denning Adventure Universal
Sea Tiger Frank McDonald Marguerite Chapman, Mara Corday, John Archer Drama Monogram
The Sellout Gerald Mayer Walter Pidgeon, John Hodiak, Paula Raymond Drama MGM
Shadow in the Sky Fred M. Wilcox Ralph Meeker, Nancy Davis, Jean Hagen Drama MGM
She's Working Her Way Through College H. Bruce Humberstone Virginia Mayo, Ronald Reagan, Gene Nelson Comedy Warner Bros.
Singin' in the Rain Gene Kelly,
Stanley Donen		 Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen Musical comedy MGM; 2 Oscar nominations; Golden Globe for O'Connor
Skirts Ahoy! Sidney Lanfield Esther Williams, Joan Evans, Vivian Blaine Comedy MGM
Sky Full of Moon Norman Foster Carleton Carpenter, Jan Sterling, Keenan Wynn Western MGM
Smoky Canyon Fred F. Sears Charles Starrett, Jock Mahoney, Smiley Burnette Western Columbia
The Sniper Edward Dmytryk Adolphe Menjou, Arthur Franz, Marie Windsor Film noir Columbia
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Henry King Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Susan Hayward Adventure 20th Century Fox; from Ernest Hemingway story
Somebody Loves Me Irving Brecher Betty Hutton, Ralph Meeker, Adele Jergens Musical Paramount
Something for the Birds Robert Wise Victor Mature, Patricia Neal, Edmund Gwenn Comedy 20th Century Fox
Something to Live For George Stevens Joan Fontaine, Ray Milland, Teresa Wright Drama Paramount
Son of Ali Baba Kurt Neumann Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Susan Cabot Adventure Universal
Son of Paleface Frank Tashlin Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Roy Rogers Western comedy Paramount; sequel to Paleface
Sound Off Richard Quine Mickey Rooney, John Archer, Gordon Jones Comedy Columbia
South Pacific Trail William Witney Rex Allen, Estelita Rodriguez, Nestor Paiva Western Republic
Springfield Rifle André de Toth Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, Lon Chaney Jr. Western Warner Bros.
The Star Stuart Heisler Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood Drama 20th Century Fox
Stars and Stripes Forever Henry Koster Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, Debra Paget Musical, biography 20th Century Fox; story of John Philip Sousa
The Steel Fist Wesley Barry Roddy McDowall, Kristine Miller, Harry Lauter Drama Monogram
Steel Town George Sherman John Lund, Ann Sheridan, Howard Duff Drama Universal
The Steel Trap Andrew L. Stone Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright, Jonathan Hale Film noir 20th Century Fox
The Stooge Norman Taurog Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen Comedy Paramount
Stop, You're Killing Me Roy Del Ruth Broderick Crawford, Claire Trevor, Virginia Gibson Comedy Warner Bros.
Storm Over Tibet John Hoffman Rex Reason, Diana Douglas, Myron Healey War Columbia
The Story of Robin Hood Ken Annakin Richard Todd, Peter Finch, Joan Rice Adventure Disney
The Story of Will Rogers Michael Curtiz Will Rogers Jr., Jane Wyman, Eve Miller Biography Warner Bros.
Strange Fascination Hugo Haas Cleo Moore, Mona Barrie, Mona Barrie Film noir Columbia
Sudden Fear David Miller Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame Film noir RKO
Talk About a Stranger David Bradley George Murphy, Nancy Davis, Lewis Stone Film noir MGM
Target Stuart Gilmore Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Lane Bradford Western RKO
Tarzan's Savage Fury Cy Endfield Lex Barker, Dorothy Hart, Patric Knowles Adventure RKO
Texas City Lewis D. Collins Johnny Mack Brown, Lois Hall, James Ellison Western Monogram
The Thief Russell Rouse Ray Milland, Martin Gabel, Rita Gam Film noir United Artists
Thief of Damascus Will Jason Paul Henreid, John Sutton, Jeff Donnell Adventure Columbia
This Woman is Dangerous Felix E. Feist Joan Crawford, Dennis Morgan, Mari Aldon Drama Warner Bros.
Three for Bedroom "C" Milton H. Bren Gloria Swanson, James Warren, Hans Conried Comedy Warner Bros.
Thunder in the East Charles Vidor Allan Ladd, Deborah Kerr, Charles Boyer War drama Paramount
Thunderbirds John H. Auer John Derek, John Drew Barrymore, Mona Freeman War Republic
Thundering Caravans Harry Keller Allan Lane, Mona Knox, Eddy Waller Western Republic
Torpedo Alley Lew Landers Mark Stevens, Dorothy Malone, Charles Winninger War Allied Artists
Toughest Man in Arizona R. G. Springsteen Vaughn Monroe, Joan Leslie, Edgar Buchanan Western Republic
Trail Guide Lesley Selander Tim Holt, Frank Wilcox, Linda Douglas Western RKO
The Treasure of Lost Canyon Ted Tetzlaff William Powell, Julie Adams, Rosemary DeCamp Adventure Universal
Tropical Heat Wave R.G. Springsteen Estelita Rodriguez, Robert Hutton, Grant Withers Musical comedy Republic
The Turning Point William Dieterle William Holden, Edmond O'Brien, Alexis Smith Film noir Paramount

U-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Untamed Frontier Hugo Fregonese Joseph Cotten, Shelley Winters, Scott Brady Western Universal
Untamed Women W. Merle Connell Mikel Conrad, Doris Merrick, Midge Ware Adventure United Artists
Viva Zapata! Elia Kazan Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn Historical 20th Century Fox; Oscar for Quinn, 5 nominations
Voodoo Tiger Spencer G. Bennet Johnny Weissmuller, Jean Byron, Rick Vallin Adventure Columbia
The WAC from Walla Walla William Witney Judy Canova, Stephen Dunne, June Vincent Comedy Republic
Waco Lewis D. Collins Bill Elliott, Pamela Blake, Rand Brooks Western Monogram
Wagon Team George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Gordon Jones Western Columbia
Wagons West Ford Beebe Rod Cameron, Peggie Castle, Noah Beery Jr. Western Allied Artists
Wait till the Sun Shines, Nellie Henry King Jean Peters, David Wayne, Hugh Marlowe Drama 20th Century Fox
Walk East on Beacon Alfred L. Werker Virginia Gilmore, George Murphy, Finlay Currie Film Noir Columbia
Washington Story Robert Pirosh Van Johnson, Patricia Neal, Louis Calhern Drama MGM
Way of a Gaucho Jacques Tourneur Gene Tierney, Rory Calhoun, Richard Boone Western 20th Century Fox
We're Not Married! Edmund Goulding Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Douglas Romantic comedy 20th Century Fox
What Price Glory? John Ford James Cagney, Dan Dailey, Corinne Calvet War 20th Century Fox; remake of 1926 film
When in Rome Clarence Brown Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, Joseph Calleia Comedy drama MGM
Wild Horse Ambush Fred C. Brannon Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, James Bell Western Republic
The Wild North Andrew Marton Stewart Granger, Wendell Corey, Cyd Charisse Western MGM
Wild Stallion Lewis D. Collins Ben Johnson, Edgar Buchanan, Martha Hyer Western Monogram
The Winning Team Lewis Seiler Doris Day, Ronald Reagan, Frank Lovejoy Sports biopic Warner Bros.; story of Grover Cleveland Alexander
With a Song in My Heart Walter Lang Susan Hayward, Rory Calhoun, David Wayne Biography 20th Century Fox; story of Jane Froman
Without Warning! Arnold Laven Adam Williams, Meg Randall, Edward Binns Film noir United Artists
Woman in the Dark George Blair Penny Edwards, Ross Elliott, Rick Vallin Crime Republic
Woman of the North Country Joseph Kane Ruth Hussey, Gale Storm, John Agar Western Republic
The World in His Arms Raoul Walsh Gregory Peck, Ann Blyth, Anthony Quinn Adventure Universal
Wyoming Roundup Thomas Carr Whip Wilson, Phyllis Coates, Tommy Farrell Western Monogram
A Yank in Indo-China Wallace Grissell John Archer, Douglas Dick, Jean Willes War Columbia
Yankee Buccaneer Frederick de Cordova Jeff Chandler, Scott Brady, Suzan Ball Adventure Universal
You for Me Don Weis Jane Greer, Peter Lawford, Gig Young Romance MGM
Young Man with Ideas Mitchell Leisen Glenn Ford, Ruth Roman, Nina Foch Comedy MGM
Yukon Gold Frank McDonald Kirby Grant, Martha Hyer, Philip Van Zandt Western Monogram

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
King of the Congo Spencer Bennet Buster Crabbe Serial Columbia
Radar Men from the Moon Fred C. Brannon George D. Wallace, Aline Towne Serial Republic; 1st Commando Cody feature
Son of Geronimo Spencer Gordon Bennet Clayton Moore, Rodd Redwing Western Columbia
Zombies of the Stratosphere Fred C. Brannon Serial Republic

Shorts and documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Dog House Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
The Duck Doctor Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
The Fallbrook Story Frank Capra town's fight for water rights Documentary Short
Feed the Kitty Chuck Jones Animated short Warner Bros.
Fit to Be Tied Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Fool Coverage Robert McKimson Animated short Warner Bros.
Hare Lift Friz Freleng Animated short Warner Bros.
The Hasty Hare Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated short MGM
Hic-cup Pup Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Little Runaway Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Madeline Animated short United Productions
Magical Maestro Tex Avery Animated short MGM
Oily Hare Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
Operation: Rabbit Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
The Pleasure Garden James Broughton Short
Posse Cat Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Push-Button Kitty Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Rabbit Seasoning Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.
Smitten Kitten Hanna-Barbera Animated short MGM
Susie the Little Blue Coupe Clyde Geronimi Animated short Disney
This Is Cinerama Merian C. Cooper Lowell Thomas Documentary
Trance and Dance in Bali Margaret Mead, Gregory Bateson Documentary
Trick or Treat Donald Duck Animated short Disney
Triplet Trouble Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Two Little Indians Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
The Two Mouseketeers Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated short MGM
Water, Water Every Hare Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny Animated short Warner Bros.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bronco Buster".
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