All Films

The Seven Ravens

1937 • 53 min • Germany

When a young girl finds out that, due to her existence, her seven brothers are struck by a curse and have to live their lives as ravens, she goes out in a quest to find them. Considered to be the first German feature length stop motion film.

Guns in the Dark

1937 • 56 min • United States of America

When Johnny and Mendez argue, the lights go out, and in the ensuing gunfight Johnny thinks he killed his friend Dick. Now refusing to wear a gun he crosses the border. But it is not long before he runs into Mendez and more trouble.

Little Red Walking Hood

1937 • 7 min • United States of America

Red walks past a pool hall; the wolf sees her and pursues. But Red is oblivious to his come-ons.

The Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish

1937 • 30 min • Soviet Union

Adaptation of Pushkin's fairy tales. The tale is about a fisherman who manages to catch a Golden Fish which promises to fulfill any wish of his in exchange for its freedom. The storyline is similar to the Russian fairy tale "The Greedy Old Wife" and the Brothers Grimm's tale "The Fisherman and His Wife".

On Vacation

1937 • 50 min • Soviet Union

Famous polar explorer Ivan Lebedev arrives at a southern health resort. There he meets his friend, renowned pilot Mikhail Lavrov. To avoid unwanted attention, the two decide to conceal their professions. However, their strange behavior arouses suspicion among those around them...

Voyage to the Sky

1937 • 11 min • France

We begin on planet Earth, with a demonstration of measuring distances using triangulation. Then, an imaginary voyage begins from earth to the moon, on to Mars, Saturn, the closest star (besides the sun), and beyond to the edge of our universe. The film depicts imagined landscapes, and it speculates on universes beyond ours. It ends with philosophical musings about the significance of Earth.

Where Trails Divide

1937 • 60 min • United States of America

Tom Allen comes to Rawhide to open a law office. But he becomes the Sheriff instead and goes after Wilson and his outlaw gang hoping his brother Billy is not one of them.

The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America

1937 • 6 min • United States of America

“Unhappy with the limited structure of league newsreels, Nykino, a splinter filmmaking collective, produced a MARCH OF TIME-type series under the banner THE WORLD TODAY. Only two episodes were released, the first premiering with Strand’s THE WAVE (1936). This one, like NATIVE LAND, addresses fascism in America.” - Bruce Posner” (via Light Cone). Not to be confused with the similarly titled Black Legion from 1937, directed by Archie Mayo.

Equestrian Acrobats

1937 • 8 min • United States of America

This Pete Smith Specialty showcases the Cristiani Family, a circus act. They mount and dismount moving horses and perform acrobatic feats while riding them.

A Lawman Is Born

1937 • 58 min • United States of America

An outlaw falsely accused of murder realizes the only way to clear himself is to become a lawman.

It May Happen to You

1937 • 21 min • United States of America

From MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Mobsters convince a meat packing company employee to help them hijack a truckload of beef.

Idol of the Crowds

1937 • 60 min • United States of America

Retired hockey player Johnny Hansen, in order to make money to enlarge his chicken farm, returns to the game and leads his team into the championship series. Just before the series starts, he is offered a bribe to throw the games but refuses. An attempt is made on his life which results in Bobby, the team's mascot, being injured. Written by Les Adams

Ridin' the Lone Trail

1937 • 56 min • United States of America

Trains are being robbed by a gang led by an outlaw on a beautiful white horse. The marshal sent to investigate finds out the horse beings to the girl he's in love with.

Deep Raid

1937 • 55 min • Soviet Union

Railroad Rhythm

1937 • 7 min

Krazy Kat runs a small train line which is being put out of business by a modern streamliner. A wild situation requires Krazy to make a fantastic rescue. After receiving a reward, Krazy gets his own streamliner.

Red Hot Music

1937 • 7 min • United States of America

When a band at radio station KIKO starts playing hot music, the instruments start spitting out flames, and the whole building is soon ablaze. The band can't stop playing as Kiko the fireman tries to put it out.

Men in Exile

1937 • 58 min • United States of America

An ex-con takes flight after he's framed for a jewelry store robbery and murder.

Arima Neko

1937 • 48 min • Japan

Porky's Garden

1937 • 7 min • United States of America

Porky decides to start a garden. Mayhem ensues.

Chile, Land of Charm

1937 • 10 min • United States of America

This documentary short features Chile's history, culture, and customs.

Many Unhappy Returns

1937 • 18 min • United States of America

Ford Sterling is married to a very jealous wife, who has a hobby of collecting French dolls. In order to keep her appeased and unsuspecting. he buys her an expensive doll for her birthday. But before he can give it to her, he gets mixed up with the blonde at the cigar-store, the doll gets burned up, and his wife is also burned up about many things.

The Book Shop

1937 • 7 min • United States of America

A Terrytoons cartoon released 5 February 1937.

Home Run on the Keys

1937 • 9 min • United States of America

In this short film, Babe Ruth proposes to put a song about baseball on the radio.

Porky the Wrestler

1937 • 7 min • United States of America

Porky Pig, hitchhiking to the big wrestling match, gets a ride from the challenger and unexpectedly winds up also in the ring.