Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1948

1. Rope (1948) Rope (1948)
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Two young men strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger Crime | Drama | Thriller 80 mins.
2. Bicycle Thieves (1948) Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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A man and his son search for a stolen bicycle vital for his job. Dir: Vittorio De Sica With: Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell Crime | Drama 93 mins.
3. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
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Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Dir: John Huston With: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt Action | Adventure | Drama | Western 126 mins.
4. I Remember Mama (1948) I Remember Mama (1948)
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The ups and downs of a Norwegian immigrant family, circa 1910. Dir: George Stevens With: Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka Drama | Family 134 mins.
5. The Red Shoes (1948) The Red Shoes (1948)
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A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina. Dir: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger With: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer Drama | Music | Romance 133 mins.
6. Red River (1948) Red River (1948)
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Dunson is driving his cattle to Red River when his adopted son, Matthew, turns against him. Dir: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson With: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru Action | Adventure | Romance | Western 133 mins.
7. A Song Is Born (1948) A Song Is Born (1948)
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Gangster's moll Honey Swanson goes into hiding when her boyfriend is under investigation by the police... Dir: Howard Hawks With: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman Comedy | Musical United States-PASSED 113 mins.
8. Key Largo (1948) Key Largo (1948)
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A man visits his old friend's hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other. Dir: John Huston With: Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller 100 mins.
9. Call Northside 777 (1948) Call Northside 777 (1948)
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Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal re-opens a ten year old murder case. Dir: Henry Hathaway With: James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | History | Mystery 112 mins.
10. Melody Time (1948) Melody Time (1948)
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An anthology of animated vignettes set to contemporary music. Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson With: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dennis Day Animation | Family | Music 72 mins.