47 Films from the 8th Annual Oscars

A self-centered Broadway performer falls into debt with dangerous gamblers and mobsters.

Four friends escape Athens and enter a magical forest, where they unexpectedly find themselves in the midst of a dispute between fairy monarchs. Their adventure takes a turn when they encounter a group of amateur actors rehearsing a play. A…

Jerry Travers, an energetic dancer, works for the famous producer Horace Hardwick in London. One night, Jerry's lively dancing disturbs Dale Tremont, a charming woman living upstairs. Annoyed by the noise, Dale confronts Jerry but is immediately captivated by him.…

Dr. Peter Blood is wrongly accused of treason and exiled from England. Instead of giving up, he becomes a pirate, embracing a life of daring adventure on the seas. He navigates dangerous waters and teams up with other outcasts, becoming…

A peaceful forest community is disrupted when a robin is violently harmed. Concerned, the woodland creatures come together to seek justice and hold a trial. The wise oak tree, playful squirrels, and gentle deer each offer their perspective. This film…

A performer pretends to be a banker who resembles him, leading to humorous complications for his wife and girlfriend.

While reading a story about a dragon, a little girl drifts off to sleep. In her dream, her doll journeys on the dragon's calico horse through a calico land to fight a three-headed, singing calico dragon.

Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been close friends since they were children. Kitty has always planned to marry one of them, and she eventually chooses Alan at the start of World War I, with Gerald's approval. Soon…

Two wealthy millionaires wager that reporter Wally Jones cannot spend $720,000 within a twelve-hour period.

Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and they impulsively marry during a celebratory night. They quickly fall in love, and Jonathan supports Annette’s singing career. However, when his own opera project is unsuccessful, Jonathan becomes jealous of Annette's…

Leo Vincey learns from his dying uncle about a land visited by his ancestor 500 years ago. He journeys with family friend Horace Holly to find this land and uncover the secret of immortality, rumored to be held within a…

This historical drama follows Fletcher Christian's bold rebellion against Captain Bligh's oppressive leadership, highlighting the intense power struggle between them. The HMS Bounty becomes the setting for their complicated relationship and the mutineers' fight for freedom. The story shifts when…

King Richard the Lionheart undertakes a crusade to protect Christianity in Jerusalem.

A Hollywood actor travels to a legendary land and bears a striking resemblance to the king. This mistaken identity leads to confusion with the queen.

Warner Baxter stars as a driven producer of a burlesque show who achieves success on Broadway. Alice Faye plays the devoted burlesque singer who assists Baxter's rise. As fame changes him, Baxter becomes captivated by a sophisticated woman (Mona Barrie)…

"Ruggles of Red Gap" is a comedic story about an English butler named Marmaduke Ruggles who travels to America after his employer bets him to a cattle baron. Adjusting to a rough and lively new environment, Ruggles unexpectedly finds fame,…

A lecturer at a desk introduces a film promising insights into sleep, a follow-up to his previous work, "How to Stay Awake," which famously lulled audiences to sleep. He outlines the film's exploration of sleep's origins, insomnia's causes, and current…

Three stray kittens seeking warmth during a freezing winter night find their way into an upscale city home. Their playful exploration leads to accidental damage and a meeting with the housekeeper. The homeowner's kind daughter takes pity on the kittens…

A young woman from a modest background wins a $5,000 prize and finds herself immersed in the glamorous world of New York City. There, she encounters a bellhop who hides a surprising depth beneath his seemingly ordinary appearance.

The audience is shown how to use their 3-D glasses before watching demonstrations of three-dimensional films. The demonstrations feature various objects appearing to move towards the viewer, such as a ladder being pushed from a window, the slide of a…

Former football player John Kent joins Huck Haines and the Wabash Indianians on a planned performance in Paris, but the engagement is canceled upon their arrival. They then connect with John's aunt, a stylish fashion designer assisted by Stephanie. In…

A quiet coal miner in Pennsylvania finds himself caught in the escalating violence between the union and the company.

A traveling theater company is hired by Judge Culliman, a gubernatorial candidate, to boost his campaign. When the Judge, while intoxicated, is unable to deliver his speech and is replaced by the company's singer, Eric Land, the Judge's supporters decide…

"Oh, My Nerves" is a 1935 American short comedy film directed by Del Lord. Seeking a relaxing countryside getaway, Monty's plans are derailed when his brother-in-law Tom brings the whole family along. The resulting family antics create comedic chaos. The…

This is the story of Peter Ibbetson, who suffers heartbreak and loss in Paris after his mother dies. Forced to leave his close friend Mary, he goes to live with his uncle in England. He becomes a successful architect, but…

This documentary chronicles the pioneering first flight over Mount Everest. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2014.

This Academy Award-nominated short film was preserved in 2012 by the Academy Film Archive in collaboration with the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division.

In 1850s San Francisco, Mary Rutledge arrives to find her fiancé dead. Seeking work, she begins as a roulette wheel operator at Luis Chamalis' lively gambling house, Bella Donna. There, she falls for miner Jim Carmichael and secretly steals his…

A love triangle forms between two brothers: one is a young composer making his mark in the world of ballet, the other is a headstrong heiress, and a mysterious, vulnerable young woman.

James "Brick" Davis is drawn into a dangerous situation when his friend is murdered by a ruthless criminal. Brick, a lawyer whose education was paid for by a mobster, has always avoided the criminal world. But burdened by guilt over…

A man deeply in love with an aspiring opera singer is willing to give up everything to support her ambitions, even though he understands she doesn't reciprocate his feelings.

Stan and Ollie start an electrical appliance store, but their efforts to be friendly with a grocer from their past are met with suspicion. The grocer believes Ollie is once again playing pranks on his wife, leading to a series…

A notoriously ruthless and unlikeable publisher dies in a plane crash, destined to remain a restless spirit due to his lack of affection in life. A heavenly entity grants him one month back on Earth. His only chance to avoid…

At Brentwood Asylum for the mentally ill, psychiatrist partners Jane Everest and Alex MacGregor are separated by the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Monet, who dismisses female doctors. Jane and Charles disagree on how to treat patients, and Jane discovers that…

The sequel finds Victor Frankenstein's monster living in a world that still fears him. Dr. Frankenstein tries to escape his past, but he's forced back into creating life when the evil Dr. Pretorius kidnaps his wife. He teams up with…

A drama focusing on the career and love life challenges faced by a young woman pursuing a singing career.

The Adams family – a hardworking father and son, and a mother and daughter – live separate lives. The father and son are content working at a drugstore, while the mother and daughter strive for social status, often facing rejection.…

Set in early 1800s England, the story follows Rebecca Sharp, an ambitious and ruthless orphan who climbs the social ladder from governess to prominence in British high society. This is the first feature film to utilize three-strip Technicolor.

Irene Foster, a talented actress, hopes her former sweetheart and now Broadway producer, Robert Gordon, will remember her and appreciate her abilities. However, Gordon is preoccupied with a sharp-tongued gossip columnist, and his resourceful secretary notices Irene's potential. Together, the…

Spud Miller owns a struggling radio station and is also its only announcer. Facing financial ruin, Spud becomes interested in the outlandish ideas of George and Gracie, who have created a television device capable of receiving and transmitting any signal,…

A wealthy family's vacation at a beautiful New England resort becomes a turning point. The mother, used to luxury, is drawn to the resort's peaceful atmosphere. While spending time with her grown children, they all begin to find themselves in…

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean struggles to outrun his past. After serving a prison sentence for stealing bread to feed his sister's family, he finds himself pursued by a determined police officer, Javert. As Valjean tries to start anew, their…

To escape a planned marriage, a spirited French princess fakes her identity and flees to colonial New Orleans, where she unexpectedly discovers genuine love.

Gypo Nolan's life is difficult. A former member of the IRA, he now battles alcoholism and wants to escape the routine of Dublin. Hoping to start anew in America with his girlfriend, Gypo sees a chance when British authorities offer…

In Northwest India, Colonel Tom Stone's British cavalry unit struggles against the rebellion of leader Mohammed Khan. After losing two men, Lieutenant Alan McGregor is assigned to Lieutenant Forsythe and his father, Lieutenant Donald Stone, who is new to command.…

A young man navigates a challenging upbringing as he grows into adulthood, confronting issues of inequality, self-discovery, and the intricacies of connection with others.

This drama follows Dan Bellows, who discovers Joyce Heath, a former celebrated stage performer now struggling with poverty and alcoholism. Feeling compassion, he invites her to live with him in his Connecticut home, hoping to help her recover. Though initially…