1933 Movies

A look at Helsinki in 1933.

Janek, a poor clerk, falls in love with Zosia Grzybek, who comes from the small town of Budy. From the very beginning, her parents are hostile towards...

A Terrytoons cartoon released 25 August 1933.

The film shows the various stages of the Stahlhelm's integration into the NSDAP and the Third Reich.

In a sham ceremony at the city hall, the dimwitted Fridolf is married to Margit. It doesn't take long, however, before he is arrested for bigamy. His...

Blood and Soil (German: Blut und Boden) refers to the ideology focussing on a concept of ethnicity based on descent (Blood) and homeland (Soil). It ce...

The Oil Symphony is a film about the heroic efforts of Azerbaijani labourers drilling for oil.

1933 film directed for PCL by Sotoji Kimura

Commercials have come a long way since this 1933 cigarette advertisement. Before smoking's health risks became apparent, civilized people could sit in...

Cubby The Bear is a jockey and prepares to race....

Film starring Ali Athar and Anwari Begum.

A Hearst Metrotone prohibition newsreel.

Celebrating the repeal of Prohibition from sea to shining sea. Currently available as part of the Treasures of the American Film Archives boxed set.

A lisbon story of cats

Pooch and his ladyfriend are harassed by a whip-wielding lumberjack. Strange humor 'neath the tall timber. (The 'thinking out loud' device is unique,...