Movies of 1949
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1. Samson and Delilah (1949)
Approved | 134 min | Drama, Family, History
When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 9,001 | Gross: $28.80M
Release date December 21, 1949
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Hedy Lamarr ... Delilah
Victor Mature ... Samson
Academy Awards, USA 1951
WINNER Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color
NOMINEE Best Cinematography, Color
WINNER Best Costume Design, Color
NOMINEE Best Effects, Special Effects
NOMINEE Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture
2. On the Town (1949)
Passed | 98 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly | Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller
Votes: 18,791
Release date December 8, 1949
Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen
Gene Kelly ... Gabey
Frank Sinatra ... Chip
Academy Awards, USA 1950
WINNER Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture
3. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Passed | 104 min | Western
Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
Director: John Ford | Stars: John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson
Votes: 19,332
Release date July 26, 1949
Directed by John Ford
John Wayne ... Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Academy Awards, USA 1950
WINNER Best Cinematography, Color
4. White Heat (1949)
Not Rated | 114 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly
Votes: 35,775
Release date August 25, 1949
Directed by Raoul Walsh
James Cagney ... Cody Jarrett
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Writing, Motion Picture Story
5. Battleground (1949)
Approved | 118 min | Action, Drama, History
True tale about a squad of the 101st Airborne Division coping with being trapped by the Germans in the besieged city of Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.
Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy
Votes: 7,864 | Gross: $10.29M
Release date November 9, 1949
Directed by William A. Wellman
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Picture
NOMINEE Best Actor in a Supporting Role (James Whitmore)
WINNER Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
NOMINEE Best Director
NOMINEE Best Film Editing
WINNER Best Writing, Story and Screenplay
6. Love Happy (1949)
Passed | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
The Marx Brothers help young Broadway hopefuls while thwarting diamond thieves.
Director: David Miller | Stars: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Ilona Massey
Votes: 3,081
Release date October 12, 1949 Directed by David Miller Raymond Burr ... Alphonse Zoto Marilyn Monroe ... Grunion's Client
7. The Barkleys of Broadway (1949)
Passed | 109 min | Comedy, Musical
A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress.
Director: Charles Walters | Stars: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Oscar Levant, Billie Burke
Votes: 3,503
Release date May 4, 1949
Directed by Charles Walters
Ginger Rogers ... Dinah Barkley
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Cinematography, Color
8. Under Capricorn (1949)
Approved | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A young gentleman goes to Australia where he reunites with his now married childhood sweetheart, only to find out she has become an alcoholic and harbors dark secrets.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton
Votes: 8,115
Release date 8 September 1949 Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Ingrid Bergman ... Lady Henrietta Flusky
9. The Third Man (1949)
Approved | 93 min | Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller
Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime.
Director: Carol Reed | Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard
Votes: 181,908 | Gross: $0.45M
Release date 1 September 1949
Directed by Carol Reed
Alida Valli ... Anna Schmidt
Orson Welles ... Harry Lime
Trevor Howard ... Maj. Calloway
Academy Awards, USA 1951
WINNER Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
NOMINEE Best Director
NOMINEE Best Film Editing
10. Little Women (1949)
Approved | 122 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The four daughters of a New England family fight for happiness during and after the Civil War.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor
Votes: 8,236 | Gross: $7.47M
Release date March 10, 1949
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
June Allyson ... Jo
Elizabeth Taylor ... Amy
Janet Leigh ... Meg
Mary Astor ... Marmee
Academy Awards, USA 1950
WINNER Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color
NOMINEE Best Cinematography, Color
11. Twelve O'Clock High (1949)
Not Rated | 132 min | Drama, War
A tough-as-nails general (Gregory Peck as General Savage) takes over a B-17 bomber unit suffering from low morale and whips them into fighting shape.
Director: Henry King | Stars: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell
Votes: 15,809
Release date December 21, 1949
Directed by Henry King
Gregory Peck ... Gen. Frank Savage
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Picture
NOMINEE Best Actor in a Leading Role (Gregory Peck)
WINNER Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Dean Jagger)
WINNER Best Sound, Recording
12. Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
Approved | 100 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist. But when their boots hit the beaches, they begin to understand the reason for Stryker's rigid form of discipline.
Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker
Votes: 11,415
Release date December 14, 1949
Directed by Allan Dwan
John Wayne ... Sgt. John M. Stryker
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Wayne)
NOMINEE Best Film Editing
NOMINEE Best Sound, Recording
NOMINEE Best Writing, Motion Picture Story
13. Jour de Fête (1949)
Not Rated | 70 min | Comedy
A village postman with no sense of humour delivers his mail via bicycle on the day the travelling fair comes to town. He is disrupted by a short film about US speed and efficiency and the playful teasing of the village folk.
Director: Jacques Tati | Stars: Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli
Votes: 9,058
Release date May 11, 1949 Directed by Jacques Tati
14. Prince of Foxes (1949)
Approved | 107 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.
Director: Henry King | Stars: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Wanda Hendrix, Marina Berti
Votes: 1,979 | Gross: $2.55M
Release date November 8, 1949
Directed by Henry King
Orson Welles ... Cesare Borgia
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
NOMINEE Best Costume Design, Black-and-White
15. Polka-Dot Puss (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Tom pretends to have a cold in order to trick Mammy into letting him stay inside for the night. Jerry tricks Tom by making him think he really is sick - with the measles.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: William Hanna, Lillian Randolph
Votes: 1,143
Release date February 26, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
16. The Little Orphan (1948)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Bide-a-Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse, Nibbles, to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. But Jerry's cupboard is bare, and Nibbles is always hungry. They start by raiding Tom's milk ... See full summary »
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Star: William Hanna
Votes: 1,978
Release date April 30, 1949
Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera
Tom and Jerry
Academy Awards, USA 1949
WINNER Best Short Subject, Cartoons
17. Hatch Up Your Troubles (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A baby woodpecker mistakes Jerry for his mother. The mouse rejects the newly hatched bird but soon finds himself protecting it against his feline nemesis, Tom.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Sara Berner, William Hanna
Votes: 1,334
Release date May 14, 1949
Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera
Tom & Jerry
Academy Awards, USA 1950
NOMINEE Best Short Subject, Cartoons
18. Heavenly Puss (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When Tom is killed by his and Jerry's old rivalry, he has only one chance to find peace in Heaven - apologize to him.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Daws Butler, Sidney Clanton, William Hanna
Votes: 1,975
Release date July 9, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
19. The Cat and the Mermouse (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A day at the beach. Tom wants to lay in the sand, but his rest is disturbed by Jerry, who walks by to go fishing. Tom ends up falling off the end of the pier as he chases Jerry and lands ... See full summary »
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Star: William Hanna
Votes: 1,140
Release date September 3, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
20. Love That Pup (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When a bulldog threatens Tom to keep away from his puppy, Jerry realizes that sticking close to the boy is the best way to keep away his feline tormentor. But Tom is not about to let the mouse evade him so easily.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Daws Butler, William Hanna, Bob Laztny, Pat McGeehan
Votes: 917
Release date October 1, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
21. Jerry's Diary (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The kiddie radio host, Uncle Dudley, reminds his listeners that it is "Be Kind to Animals" week. Tom resolves to be kind to his mouse-nemesis, Jerry, but the cat changes his mind after sneaking a look at Jerry's diary.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Joseph Forte, William Hanna, Harry Lang
Votes: 1,043
Release date October 22, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
22. Tennis Chumps (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Tom plays championship tennis against a cigar-smoking bully, but both cats find themselves battling Tom's much-abused lackey, Jerry Mouse, for the trophy.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Votes: 908
Release date December 10, 1949 Directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera Tom & Jerry
23. All in a Nutshell (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and "shoot" Donald into a nearby lake.
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Grace Christianson, Dessie Flynn, Clarence Nash
Votes: 1,351
Release date September 2, 1949 Directed by Jack Hannah Donald Duck
24. Awful Orphan (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short
Porky Pig's quiet life in his high-rise apartment building is rudely disrupted when an obnoxious mutt sneaks in and refuses to leave.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 1,101
Release date January 29, 1949 Directed by Charles M. Jones Porky Pig
25. Daffy Duck Hunt (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
Porky Pig and his dog bring home a live Daffy Duck from a hunting trip, but Porky can't keep Daffy in the freezer.
Director: Robert McKimson | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 1,238
Release date March 26, 1949 Directed by Robert McKimson Daffy Duck Porky Pig
26. High Diving Hare (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Yosemite Sam tries to force Bugs Bunny to do a high-diving act when the regular act cancels; but the bullying pipsqueak is no match for our redoubtable rabbit.
Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 2,003
Release date April 30, 1949 Directed by I. Freleng Bugs Bunny
27. Long-Haired Hare (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Bugs Bunny retaliates against the pompous opera star who does him violence.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Nicolai Shutorev
Votes: 3,125
Release date June 25, 1949 Directed by Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny
28. Bad Ol' Putty Tat (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Sylvester the Cat makes every attempt to snatch or lure Tweety from his birdhouse.
Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 737
Release date July 23, 1949 Directed by I. Freleng Tweety
29. Fast and Furry-ous (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Wile E. Coyote makes 11 disastrous attempts to catch the Road Runner.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Paul Julian
Votes: 2,440
Release date September 17, 1949 Directed by Charles M. Jones Road Runner
30. Frigid Hare (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Bugs rescues a penguin from an Inuit hunter at the South Pole and becomes obligated to it beyond his wildest dreams.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 1,354
Release date October 7, 1949 Directed by Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny
31. Mouse Wreckers (1948)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Mice Hubie and Bertie try to remove Claude the Cat from his house by driving him insane.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Stan Freberg
Votes: 829
Release date April 23, 1949
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Academy Awards, USA 1949
NOMINEE Best Short Subject, Cartoons
32. For Scent-imental Reasons (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Pepe Le Peu chases a female cat in a perfume shop until she turns the tables on him.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 1,947
Release date November 12, 1949
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Academy Awards, USA 1950
WINNER Best Short Subject, Cartoons
33. Señor Droopy (1949)
Passed | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A bullfight contest between Droopy and The Wolf, staged in the Chili Bowl.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Bill Thompson, Lina Romay, Tex Avery, Nestor Paiva
Votes: 861
Release date April 9, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery Droopy
34. Wags to Riches (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A millionaire with two dogs (Spike and Droopy) leaves his fortune to Droopy with the stipulation that should he be killed the entire fortune will revert to Spike. Guess what Spike is up to?
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Tex Avery, William Hanna, Pat McGeehan, Don Messick
Votes: 641
Release date August 13, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery Droopy
35. Out-Foxed (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Droopy is an unlikely fox-hound, but the highly civilised (and resourceful) English upper-class fox makes even more unlikely prey...
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Bill Thompson, Tex Avery, Daws Butler, Robert Cannon
Votes: 790
Release date November 5, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery Droopy
36. Bad Luck Blackie (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
A cute and very tormented kitten is bullied by an incomparably evil bulldog, who lives to know better after a black cat crosses his path.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: William Hanna, Harry Lang, Pat McGeehan, Tex Avery
Votes: 1,647
Release date January 22, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery
37. The House of Tomorrow (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A narrator takes us on a tour of the dream house of the future, and its many innovative appliances.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Tex Avery, Frank Graham, Joi Lansing, Don Messick
Votes: 789
Release date June 11, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery
38. Doggone Tired (1949)
Passed | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
An energetic dog needs a night's rest if he's going to be ready for rabbit hunting at dawn. A crafty rabbit does everything he can to keep him awake.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Tex Avery, Sara Berner, William Hanna, Pat McGeehan
Votes: 620
Release date July 30, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery
39. Little Rural Riding Hood (1949)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The last of Tex Avery's variations on Red Hot Riding Hood (1943), in which the country wolf visits his city cousin, who tries to teach him the rudiments of civilised behaviour when watching... See full summary »
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Daws Butler, Colleen Collins, Pinto Colvig, Imogene Lynn
Votes: 1,366
Release date September 17, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery
40. The Counterfeit Cat (1949)
7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
A cat steals the headpiece of a dog to deceive the bulldog Spike and get a chance to eat the canary Spike is guarding.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Tex Avery, Colleen Collins, Marion Darlington, Bill Thompson
Votes: 455
Release date December 24, 1949 Directed by Tex Avery
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