List of Canadian films of the 1930s

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This is a list of Canadian films which were released in the 1930s.

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1931
Among the Igloo Dewellers Richard Fennie Documentary [1]
The Viking George Melford Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Arthur Vinton DramaTechnically not a Canadian film, The Viking is a forgotten Hollywood potboiler that nevertheless contains remarkable early footage of the life and hardships of Newfoundland seal hunters.
1933
The Crimson Paradise (US title Fighting Playboy) Robert F. Hill Nick Stuart, Lucile BrowneDrama shot in VancouverThe first Canadian sound feature film; made with U.S. financing. [2]
Damaged Lives Edgar G. Ulmer Diane Sinclair, Lyman WilliamsDramaMade with U.S. financing
1935
Lest We Forget Frank Badgley, W.W. Murray ShortMade by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, the precursor to the National Film Board of Canada. [3]
Rhapsody in Two Languages Gordon Sparling Short [4]
Secrets of Chinatown Fred C. Newmeyer Nick Stuart, Lucile BrownDramaMade with U.S. financing
1936
From Nine to Nine Edgar G. Ulmer Ruth Roland, Roland Drew DramaMade with U.S. financing [3]
House in Order Gordon Sparling John Pratt, Mildred MitchellShort dramaThe film was sponsored by Shell Oil to promote its product. [3]
The King's Plate (released in the US as Thoroughbred) Sam Newfield Toby Wing, Kenne Duncan DramaMade with U.S. financing [3]
Lucky Corrigan (a/k/a Fury and the Woman) Lewis D. Collins William Gargan MelodramaMade with U.S. financing [5]
Lucky Fugitives Nick Grinde David Manners DramaMade with U.S. financing [3]
Secret Patrol David Selman Charles Starrett DramaMade with U.S. financing [5]
Tugboat Princess David Selman Walter C. Kelly, Valerie Hobson DramaMade with U.S. financing [5]
Undercover Sam Newfield Charles Starrett, Adrienne Doré, Kenneth Duncan, Wheeler Oakman DramaMade with U.S. financing [6]
1937
En pays neuf Maurice Proulx Documentary [7]
The Kinsmen Gordon Sparling ShortFrom the Canadian Cameo series produced by Associated Screen News of Canada from Montreal. [8]
Murder Is News Leon Barsha John Gallaude. Iris Meredith DramaMade with U.S. financing
Patrol to the Northwest Passage Richard Fennie Documentary [9]
Stampede Ford Beebe Charles Starrett WesternMade with U.S. financing [5]
What Price Vengeance Del Lord Lyle Talbot, Wendy Barrie. Wally Albright DramaMade with U.S. financing
Woman against the World David Selman Alice Moore, Ralph Forbes MelodramaMade with U.S. financing [10]
1938
Convicted Leon Barsha Charles Quigley, Rita Hayworth DramaMade with U.S. financing
Death Goes North Frank McDonald Edgar Edwards, Sheila Bromley DramaMade with U.S. financing [11]
Across the Border (also known as Special Inspector ) Leon Barsha Charles Quigley, Rita Hayworth DramaMade with U.S. financing
1939
The Case of Charlie Gordon Stuart Legg Short [12]

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  2. ↑ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 266. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 268. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  4. ↑ "Rhapsody in Two Languages | Cinema in Quebec: the talkies and beyond". Cinemaparlantquebec.ca. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 269. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  6. ↑ "Undercover Men (1934) directed by Sam Newfield • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd". Letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  7. ↑ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 267. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  8. ↑ "Canadian Film Pioneer: Gordon Sparling".
  9. ↑ Canada, Library and Archives (12 May 2015). "item". Library and Archives Canada .
  10. ↑ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 271. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  11. ↑ Morris, Peter (1978). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema 1895-1939. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 270. ISBN   0-7735-0323-4.
  12. ↑ "The Case of Charlie Gordon".
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