Kinematograph year book (1939)

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The Films of 1938. 61 Trade Shown Films of 1938 British films and films made in British Colonies denoted by an asterisk (*), Colour films by dagger (f). Trade show date in brackets. The Kine. date given is that of the issue in which the review appeared. The length and release are as supplied by the renters. List covers all films reviewed in Kinematograph Weekly up to November 24, 1938. Abus de Confiance. (Sept. 23.) Danielle Darrieux, Charles Vanel. 7,386 ft. A. " Kine." Sept. 29, 1938. No release details given. Transatlantic Dist. Accidents Will Happen. (Feb. 23.) Ronald Reagan, Sheila Bromlev, Gloria Blondell. 5,634 ft. A. " Kine." Mar. 3, 1938. Rel. Aug. 8, 1938. Warner Aces and Eights. (June 1.) Tim McCoy, Luana Walters, Wheeler Oakman. 5,700 ft. U. " Kine." June 9, 1938. Rel. Floating. Equity British. Aces Wild. (Dec. 17.) Harry Carey, Ted Lorch, Gertrude Messinger. 5,400 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1937. 'Rel. Floating. Exclusive. Across the Border. (March 25.) Charles Quigley, Rita Hay worth. 4,877ft. U. "Kine." Mar. 31, 1938. Rel. Oct. 17, 1938. Columbia. Adventure's End. (Nov. 29). John Wayne, Dianna Gibson, Paul White. 5,588 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1937. Rel. May 2, 1938. General F.D. (Universal). Adventures of Marco Polo, The. (June 15.) Gary Cooper, Sigrid Gurie, Basil Rathbone. 9,565 ft. U. " Kine." June 23f 1938. Rel. Nov. 21, 1938. United Artists. fAdventures of Robin Hood, The. (June 16.) Errol Flynn, Olivia De Havilland, Basil Rathbone. 9,292 ft. TJ. " Kine." June 23, 1938. Rel. Jan. 2, 1939. First National. fAdventures of Tom Sawyer, The. (May 17.) Tommy Kelly, Ann Gillis, May Robson. 8,255ft. U. "Kine." May 12, 1938. Rel. Jan. 9, 1939. United Artists. Affairs of Annabel, The. (Sept. 20) Jack Oakie, Lucille Ball, Bradlev Page. 5,940ft. U. "Kine." Sept. 29, 1938. Rel. Jan. 2, 1939. RKO Radio. Air Devils. (June 29.) Larry Blake, Dick Purcell, Beryl Wallace 5,525ft. U. "Kine." July 7, 1938. Rel. Oct. 10, 1938. General F.D. (Universal). Alcatraz Island. (Nov. 24.) John Litel, Ann Sheridan, Ben Weldon. 5,850 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1937. Rel. May 23, 1938. Warner. Alerte en Mediterannee. (Nov. 16) Pierre Fresnay, Rolf Wanka, Kim Peacock. 9,360 ft. A. " Kine." Nov. 10, 1938. Rel. floating. Unity. Alexander's Ragtime Band. (July 25.) Tvrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche. 9,566ft. U. "Kine." July 28^1938. Rel. Jan. 16, 1939. 20th Century-Fox. *Alf's Button Afloat. (June 27.) The Crazy Gang, Alastair Sim, Wally Patch. 8,062 ft. TJ. " Kine." June 30, 1938. Rel. Oct. 17, 1938. General F.D. CLARK a FENN LTD. will be pleased to prepare schemes and estimates for re-decorating your Theatre. CHARLOTTE ROW, NORTH ST., CLAPHAM, LONDON. S.W.4. Telephone: MACaulay 2455 SOMETHING for NOTHING