1947 Movies

A man devotes his life to gambling to try to alleviate the pain that an impossible love has caused him.

This edition of Universal's "Name Band" shorts (production number 2312) features Tony Pastor, his saxophone, his orchestra, the Nilsson Twins, the Clo...

Johnny Brownell, former Confederate officer turned Federal agent, is sent to Texas during the reconstruction years to obtain evidence against a gang o...

Poignant postwar appeal for Britain’s Jewry to support orphaned Jewish children rescued from Europe.

A rancher tries to convince an Indian tribe to relocate so their land can be used to provide water for Kansas City.

This short is one of Paramount's "Popular Science" series (number L6-5, or the fifth one of the 1946-47 production season) and begins by showing moon...

Story of a pigeon who takes the place of a rare bird delivered to be eaten by a Peter Lorre character.

A crooked crime boss tries to put a crony into office.

A small-town girl tells a small fib to a wealthy businessman; complications ensue.

This RKO short, part of the "This is America" series, details (as much as possible in a 20-minute short) the transformation, following World War II, o...

A former U.S. marshal rescues an instant heiress from an outlaw's gang.

Taylor's men are robbing incoming supply wagons to enable Taylor to sell goods at inflated prices. The Vigilantes led by Frank Jackson are doing the s...

In a town on the banks of the Saône1 Grasalard, a butcher, likes to feast and play boules with his friends. Although married, he falls in love with an...

One of the four films in the Pine-Thomas series based on radio's long-running "Big Town." This time out, society editor Lorelei Kilbourne is assigned...

A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.

15 episode serial where Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, battles the evil Dr. Grood, who has placed a death ray aboard his spaceship orbiting Ear...

Wally Walrus is a day sleeper and requires daily rest while his neighbor in the adjacent apartment, Woody Woodpecker, is a night sleeper who does his...

This educational film emphasizes the importance of good grooming and personal hygiene habits. Clothes should always appear clean and neat, and should...

Charlie Dog, looking for a good home and some easy living, thinks he's found the perfect sap in Porky Pig. He tries to ingratiate himself with the pig...