List of crime films of the 1930s

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A list of crime films released in the 1930s.

Title Director Cast Country Notes
1930
The Big HouseGeorge W. HillChester Morris, Wallace Beery, Robert MontgomeryUnited StatesPrison film[1]
Born RecklessJohn Ford, Andrew BennisonEdmund Lowe, Catherine Dale Owen, Lee TracyUnited States[2]
The Cat CreepsRupert Julian, John WillardHelen Twelvetrees, Raymond Hackett, Neil Hamilton United States[3]
The Doorway to HellArchie MayoCharles Judels, Lew Ayres, James CagneyUnited States[4]
ManslaughterGeorge AbbottClaudette Colbert, Fredric March, Emma DunnUnited StatesCrime drama, prison film[5]
Night OwlsJames ParrottOliver Hardy, Stan LaurelUnited StatesCrime comedy[6]
RafflesHarry D'Abbadie D'Arrast, George FitzmauriceRonald Colman, Kay Francis, David TorrenceUnited States[7]
The Return of Dr. Fu ManchuRowland V. LeeWarner Oland, Neil Hamilton, Jean ArthurUnited States[8]
The Unholy ThreeJack ConwayLila Lee, Elliott Nugent, Harry EarlesUnited States[9]
1931
Blonde CrazyRoy Del RuthJames Cagney, Joan Blondell, Louis CalhernUnited StatesGangster film[10]
City StreetsRouben MamoulianGary Cooper, Sylvia Sidney, Paul LukasUnited States[11]
Daughter of the DragonLloyd CorriganAnna May Wong, Warner Oland, Sessue HayakawaUnited States[12]
Little CaesarMervyn LeRoyEdward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Glenda FarrellUnited States[13]
Night NurseIgor Auzins, William WellmanBarbara Stanwyck, Ben Lyon, Joan BlondellUnited States[14]
The Public EnemyWilliam WellmanJames Cagney, Edward Woods, Donald CookUnited States[15]
Smart MoneyAlfred E. GreenEdward G. Robinson, Evelyn Knapp, James Cagney, Ralf HaroldeUnited States[16]
1932
Arsene LupinJack ConwayJohn Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Karen MorleyUnited States[17]
The Beast of the CityCharles J. BrabinWalter Huston, Jean Harlow, Wallace FordUnited States[18]
FantômasPaul FejosJean Galland, Thomy Bourdelle, Tania Fedor France[19]
The Girl From ChicagoOscar MicheauxEunice Brooks, Starr Calloway, Minta CatoUnited States[20]
Love Is a RacketWilliam WellmanDouglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ann Dvorak, Frances DeeUnited StatesCrime drama[21]
The Mask of Fu ManchuCharles J. Brabin, Charles Vidor, King VidorBoris Karloff, Lewis Stone, Karen MorleyUnited States[22]
The MouthpieceJames Flood, Elliott NugentWarren William, Aline MacMahon, William JanneyUnited States[23]
Night at the Cross RoadsJean RenoirPierre Renoir, Winna Winifred, Jean GehretFrance[24]
ScarfaceHoward HawksPaul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen MorleyUnited States[25]
1933
Lady KillerRoy Del RuthJames Cagney, Mae Clarke, Leslie Fenton United StatesGangster film[26]
The Little GiantRoy Del RuthEdward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen VinsonUnited States[27]
The Mayor of HellArchie MayoJames Cagney, Madge Evans, Allen JenkinsUnited States[28]
The Midnight ClubGeorge Somnes, Alexander HallClive Brook, George Raft, Helen VinsonUnited States[29]
'Murders in the ZooEdward SutherlandCharlie Ruggles, Lionell Atwill, Gail PatrickUnited States[30]
PenthouseW.S. Van DykeWarner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles ButterworthUnited States[31]
Pick-UpMarion GeringSylvia Sidney, George Raft, William HarriganUnited States[32]
The Sin of Nora MoranPhilip GoldstoneZita Johann, Alan Dinehart, Paul CavanaghUnited States[33]
The Testament of Dr. MabuseFritz LangRudolf Klein-Rogge, Otto Wernicke, Gustav DiesslGermany [34]
La tête d'un hommeJulien DuvivierGina Manès, Harry Baur, Valery InkijinoffFrance[35]
1934
Fog Over FriscoWilliam Dieterle, Daniel ReedBette Davis, Donald Woods, Margaret Lindsay United States[36]
Limehouse BluesAlexander HallGeorge Raft, Jean Parker, Anna May WongUnited States [37]
Manhattan MelodramaW.S. Van DykeClark Gable, William Powell, Myrna LoyUnited StatesCrime drama[38]
Search for BeautyErle C. KentonLarry "Buster" Crabbe, Ida Lupino, Toby WingUnited States[39]
1935
Bulldog JackWalter FordeJack Hulbert, Fay Wray, Ralph RichardsonUnited Kingdom[40]
Crime and PunishmentPierre ChenalHarry Baur, Pierre Blanchar, Madeleine OzerayFranceCrime drama[41]
Crime and PunishmentJosef von SternbergEdward Arnold, Peter Lorre, Marian MarshUnited StatesCrime drama[42]
G MenWilliam KeighleyJames Cagney, Margaret Lindsay, Lloyd NolanUnited States[43]
ToniJean RenoirCharles Blavette, Celia Montalván, Jenny HéliaFranceCrime drama[44]
The Whole Town's TalkingJohn FordEdward G. Robinson, Jean Arthur, Wallace Ford United StatesCrime comedy[45]
1936
15 Maiden LaneAllan DwanClaire Trevor, Cesar Romero, Douglas FowleyUnited States[46]
Big Brown EyesRaoul WalshJoan Bennett, Cary Grant, Walter PidgeonUnited States[47]
The Crime of Monsieur LangeJean RenoirJules Berry, René Lefèvre, Sylvia BatailleFranceCrime drama[48]
FuryFritz LangSpencer Tracy, Sylvia Sidney, Walter AbelUnited StatesCrime drama[49]
The Petrified ForestArchie MayoLeslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey BogartUnited StatesCrime drama[50]
1937
L'alibiPierre ChenalLouis Jouvet, Erich von Stroheim, Albert PréjeanFrance[51]
Black LegionArchie MayoHumphrey Bogart, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-MooreUnited States[52]
Charlie Chan at Monte CarloEugene J. FordeWarner Oland, Keye Luke, Virginia FieldUnited States[53]
Dead EndWilliam WylerSylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey BogartUnited States[54]
Marked WomanLloyd BaconBette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Isabel JewellUnited States[55]
Pépé le MokoJulien DuvivierJean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Line NoroFranceGangster film[56]
You Only Live OnceFritz LangSylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLaneUnited StatesCrime drama[57]
1938
AlgiersJohn CromwellCharles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid GurieUnited StatesGangster film[58]
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseAnatole LitvakEdward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart United StatesCrime comedy[59]
Angels with Dirty FacesMichael CurtizJames Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Humphrey BogartUnited StatesCrime drama[60]
La Bête HumaineJean RenoirJean Gabin, Simone Simon, Julien Carette FranceCrime drama[61]
Crime SchoolLewis SeilerBilly Halop, Bobby Jordan, Huntz HallUnited StatesJuvenile delinquency film[62]
Dangerous to KnowRobert FloreyStanley Blystone, Barlowe BorlandUnited States [63]
I Am the LawAlexander HallEdward G. Robinson, Barbara O'Neil, Wendy BarrieUnited States[64]
Port of ShadowsMarcel CarnéMichèle Morgan, Jean Gabin, Michel SimonFranceCrime drama[65]
A Slight Case of MurderLloyd BaconEdward G. Robinson, Jane Bryan, Allen JenkinsUnited StatesCrime comedy[66]
They Drive by NightArthur B. WoodsEmlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna KonstamUnited Kingdom[67]
You and MeFritz LangSylvia Sidney, George Raft, Robert Cummings United StatesCrime comedy[68]
1939
BlackmailH.C. PotterEdward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene LockhartUnited States[69]
DaybreakMarcel CarnéJean Gabin, Jules Berry, ArlettyFranceCrime drama[70]
Each Dawn I DieWilliam KeighleyJames Cagney, George Raft, Jane BryanUnited States[71]
I Stole a MillionFrank TuttleGeorge Raft, Claire TrevorUnited States[72]
King of the UnderworldLewis SeilerHumphrey Bogart, James Stephenson, John EldredgeUnited States[73]
Let Us LiveJohn BrahmMaureen O'Sullivan, Henry Fonda, Ralph Bellamy United States[74]
The Roaring TwentiesRaoul WalshJames Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Priscilla LaneUnited States[75]
You Can't Get Away with MurderLewis SeilerHumphrey Bogart, Gale Page, Billy HalopUnited States[76]

Notes

  1. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Big House: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  2. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Born Reckless: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  3. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Cat Creeps: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  4. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "The Doorway to Hell: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  5. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Manslaughter: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  6. ↑ Garza, Janiss. "Night Owls: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  7. ↑ Williams, Karl. "Raffles: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  8. ↑ Williams, Karl. "The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  9. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Unholy Three: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  10. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Blonde Crazy: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  11. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "City Streets: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  12. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Daughter of the Dragon: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  13. ↑ Eder, Bruce. "Little Caesar: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  14. ↑ Wollstein, Hans J. "Night Nurse: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  15. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Public Enemy: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  16. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Smart Money: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  17. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Arsene Lupin: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  18. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "The Beast of the City: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  19. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Fantômas: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  20. ↑ Wollstein, Hans J. "The Girl From Chicago: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  21. ↑ Wollstein, Hans J. "Love Is a Racket: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  22. ↑ Eder, Bruce. "The Mask of Fu Manchu: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  23. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "The Mouthpiece: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  24. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "La Nuit Du Carrefour: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  25. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Scarface: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  26. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Lady Killer (1933)". Allmovie. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  27. ↑ Wollstein, Hans J. "The little Giant (1933)". Allmovie. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  28. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "The Mayor of Hell: Overview". Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  29. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Midnight Club: Overview". Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  30. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Murders in the Zoo". Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  31. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Penthouse". Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  32. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Pick-Up: Overview". Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  33. ↑ Ericson, Hal. "Sin of Nora Moran". Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  34. ↑ Legare, Patrick. "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse: Overview". Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  35. ↑ "La tête d'un homme: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  36. ↑ "Fog Over Frisco: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  37. ↑ "Limehouse Blues: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  38. ↑ "Manhattan Melodrama: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  39. ↑ "Search for Beauty: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  40. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Bulldog Jack: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  41. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Crime and Punishment: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  42. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Crime and Punishment: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  43. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "G-Men: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  44. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Toni: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  45. ↑ Costello, Michael. "The Whole Town's Talking: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  46. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "15 Maiden Lane: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  47. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Big Brown Eyes: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  48. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Crime of Monsieur Lange: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  49. ↑ Brenner, Paul. "Fury: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  50. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Petrified Forest: Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
  51. ↑ Rasmussen, Linda. "The Alibi:Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
  52. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Black Legion:Overview". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  53. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo:Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
  54. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Dead end". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  55. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Marked Woman". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  56. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Pépé le Moko". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  57. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "You Only Live Once". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  58. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "The Big House: Overview". Allrovi. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  59. ↑ Deming, Mark. "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  60. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Angels With Dirty Faces". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  61. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "La Bête Humaine". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  62. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Crime School". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  63. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Dangerous to Know". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  64. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Dangerous to Know". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  65. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Port of Shadows". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  66. ↑ Erickson, Hal. "A Slight Case of Murder". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  67. ↑ Hastings, Michael. "They Drive by Night". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  68. ↑ Betzold, Michael. "You and Me". Allrovi. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  69. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Blackmail". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  70. ↑ Brenner, Paul. "Le Jour se leve". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  71. ↑ Brenner, Paul. "Each Dawn I Die". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  72. ↑ Brennen, Sandra. "I Stole a Million". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  73. ↑ Wollstein, Hans J. "King of the Underworld". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  74. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "Let Us Live". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  75. ↑ Butler, Craig. "Roaring Twenties". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  76. ↑ Brennan, Sandra. "You Can't Get Away with Murder". Allrovi. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
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