Most Popular Movies 1938
This chart shows the 1938 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1938 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1938 - Top 1938 Worldwide
Most Popular Overall | 1939 → |
1
The Lady Vanishes |
Director: Alfred Hitchcock |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1938 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
International BO: $237 |
2
Keep Fit |
Director: Anthony Kimmins |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 28, 1938 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
Classification: Musical |
3
Over the Wall |
Director: Frank McDonald |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 2, 1938 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
Keywords: Romance |
Classification: Drama, Live Action |
4
Donald’s Nephews |
Director: Jack King |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 15, 1938 (Limited) |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
5
Alexander's Ragtime Band |
Director: Henry King |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1938 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
Keywords: Historical Drama, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, Musicians, Singers, Jazz, Ensemble |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $4,000,000 |
6
Sweethearts |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 1938 (Wide) |
Domestic BO: $3,000,000 |
7
The Dawn Patrol |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 1938 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Dawn Patrol, The |
Keywords: World War I, War |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
8
The Young in Heart |
Director: Richard Wallace |
Lead Roles: Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Paulette Goddard, Roland Young, Billie Burke |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 6, 1938 (Limited) by United Artists |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
9
Mr. Chump |
Director: William Clemens |
Lead Roles: Johnnie Davis, Penny Singleton, Lola Lane |
Initial Theatrical Release: August 8, 1938 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
Classification: Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
10
A Christmas Carol |
Director: Edwin L. Marin |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 16, 1938 (Limited) by MGM |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Fantasy |
11
Angels With Dirty Faces |
Director: Michael Curtiz |
Lead Roles: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 26, 1938 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |