Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1933
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King Kong
(1933) A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star. With: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot Adventure | Fantasy | Horror |
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Duck Soup
(1933) Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale. Dir: Leo McCarey With: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx Comedy | Musical United States-PASSED 68 mins. |
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Lady for a Day
(1933) A gangster tries to make Apple Annie, the Times Square apple seller a lady for a day Dir: Frank Capra With: Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee Comedy |
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The Invisible Man
(1933) A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. Dir: James Whale With: Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen
(1933) The American missionary Megan Davis arrives in Shanghai during the Chinese Civil War to marry the missionary Dr... Dir: Frank R. Capra With: Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori Drama | Romance | War |
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Midnight Mary
(1933) A young woman is on trial for murder. In flashback, we learn of her struggles to overcome poverty as a teenager... Dir: William Wellman With: Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, Ricardo Cortez Crime | Drama | Romance United States-PASSED 74 mins. |
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42nd Street
(1933) A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star... Dir: Lloyd Bacon With: Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent Comedy | Musical | Romance |
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Ecstasy
(1933) Eva has just gotten married to an older gentleman, but discovers that he is obsessed with order in his life and doesn't have much room for passion... Dir: Gustav Machatý With: Hedy Lamarr, Aribert Mog, Zvonimir Rogoz Drama | Romance |
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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
(1933) A new crime wave grips the city and all clues seem to lead to the nefarious Dr. Mabuse, even tough he has been imprisoned in a mental asylum for nearly a decade. Dir: Fritz Lang With: Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Otto Wernicke, Gustav Diessl Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller |
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Gold Diggers of 1933
(1933) Millionaire turned composer Dick Powell rescues unemployed Broadway people with a new play. Dir: Mervyn LeRoy With: Warren William, Joan Blondell, Aline MacMahon Comedy | Drama | Musical |










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