Explore 1940s Drama Titles
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The Wolf Man
1941 · Horror · 70 min
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Champion
1949 · Drama · 99 min
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Bambi
1942 · Animation · 70 min
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Casablanca
1943 · Drama · 102 min
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Children of Paradise
1945 · Drama · 190 min
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
It's a Wonderful Life
1946 · Drama · 131 min
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.