List of drama films of the 1930s

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This is a list of drama films of the 1930s.

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  2. "Reefer Madness (1938) - Louis Gasnier, Louis J. Gasnier, Herman Hertz | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".