1939 Movies

An experimental animation film in which the images were hand-drawn directly onto clear film by Guy Glover. The colourful moving forms capture the spir...

The last Yiddish feature made in Poland before WWII, this 1939 film is based on a 1907 play by the prolific playwright Jacob Gordin. Living in poverty...

The Two Curious Puppies visit a model home with a panoply of modern inventions, including an annoying robot that sweeps up anything that touches the f...

Department of the Interior Division of Motion Pictures presents Documentation of the Diverse Activities of the Department of the Interior.

Leon Errol moves because of a rent increase.

One of the oldest comedies in Peruvian cinema, it tells the story of Esther, a young woman with a troubled life who tries her luck in show business, t...

This short film focuses on the sights and sounds of the island of Curacao

Lord Krishna visits Suryapith with his friend Akrur, where they meet Satyabhama, the daughter of Satrajeet. Akrur proposes to Satyabhama, but she addr...

The story of Hua Mulan, who disguised herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army, was invoked during China's War of Resistance against Ja...

“Take a trip away from the hustle and bustle and travel by rail to take in the sights of Shakespeare country.” - BFI.

A conductor, in silhouette against sheet music, leads the title tune, which dissolves into a series of placid landscapes. As the music picks up, we se...

Views of Ornö and Huvudskär in the Stockholm archipelago. Everyday life is depicted on the islands with work in mining, fishing and a school for child...

Released in 1939. Directed by August Kern.

Young peasant Seong-bo and his wife, unable to bear the poverty, leave for their hometown. After 20 years of hard work, you will be able to enjoy a mo...

Londoners prepare for war.

Mothers of Today features the first motion picture performance of radio star Esther Field, best known on the airwaves of the 1930s as the 'Yiddishe Ma...

Live action and animated toys are used to illustrate the importance of cleanliness and eating good food.

Krazy Kat and Kitty go golfing, pursued by people who want to play through.

This MGM short, part of James A. Fitzpatrick's Traveltalk series, takes the viewer to the capital of British India, Delhi. Visits to mosques and templ...