List of Canadian films of the 1930s

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This is a list of Canadian films that were released in the 1930s.

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1931
Among the Igloo DewellersRichard FennieDocumentary[1]
The VikingGeorge MelfordCharles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Arthur VintonDramaTechnically not a Canadian film, The Viking is a forgotten Hollywood potboiler that nevertheless contains remarkable early footage of the life and hardships of Newfoundland seal hunters.
1933
The Crimson Paradise (US title Fighting Playboy)Robert F. HillNick Stuart, Lucile BrowneDrama shot in VancouverThe first Canadian sound feature film; made with U.S. financing.[2]
Damaged LivesEdgar G. UlmerDiane Sinclair, Lyman WilliamsDramaMade with U.S. financing
1935
Lest We ForgetFrank Badgley, W.W. MurrayShortMade by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, the precursor to the National Film Board of Canada.[3]
Rhapsody in Two LanguagesGordon SparlingShort[4]
Secrets of ChinatownFred C. NewmeyerNick Stuart, Lucile BrownDramaMade with U.S. financing
1936
From Nine to NineEdgar G. UlmerRuth Roland, Roland DrewDramaMade with U.S. financing[3]
House in OrderGordon SparlingJohn Pratt, Mildred MitchellShort dramaThe film was sponsored by Shell Oil to promote its product.[3]
The King's Plate (released in the US as Thoroughbred)Sam NewfieldToby Wing, Kenne DuncanDramaMade with U.S. financing[3]
Lucky Corrigan (a/k/a Fury and the Woman)Lewis D. CollinsWilliam GarganMelodramaMade with U.S. financing[5]
Lucky FugitivesNick GrindeDavid MannersDramaMade with U.S. financing[3]
Secret PatrolDavid SelmanCharles StarrettDramaMade with U.S. financing[5]
Tugboat PrincessDavid SelmanWalter C. Kelly, Valerie HobsonDramaMade with U.S. financing[5]
UndercoverSam NewfieldCharles Starrett, Adrienne Doré, Kenneth Duncan, Wheeler OakmanDramaMade with U.S. financing[6]
1937
En pays neufMaurice ProulxDocumentary[7]
The KinsmenGordon SparlingShortFrom the Canadian Cameo series produced by Associated Screen News of Canada from Montreal.[8]
Murder Is NewsLeon BarshaJohn Gallaude. Iris MeredithDramaMade with U.S. financing
Patrol to the Northwest PassageRichard FennieDocumentary[9]
StampedeFord BeebeCharles StarrettWesternMade with U.S. financing[5]
What Price VengeanceDel LordLyle Talbot, Wendy Barrie. Wally AlbrightDramaMade with U.S. financing
Woman against the WorldDavid SelmanAlice Moore, Ralph ForbesMelodramaMade with U.S. financing[10]
1938
ConvictedLeon BarshaCharles Quigley, Rita HayworthDramaMade with U.S. financing
Death Goes NorthFrank McDonaldEdgar Edwards, Sheila BromleyDramaMade with U.S. financing[11]
Across the Border (also known as Special Inspector)Leon BarshaCharles Quigley, Rita HayworthDramaMade with U.S. financing
1939
The Case of Charlie GordonStuart LeggShort[12]

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