Movies and TvShows featuring "depression-era" theme.
In the 1930s, a group of orphaned boys at a Texas orphanage form a football team and are coached by a math teacher. They face numerous challenges including the Great Depression, abusive caretakers, and injuries, but with determination and teamwork, they become unlikely champions.
Perry Mason is a defense attorney and private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Mason navigates through criminal cases with a film noir style, uncovering mysteries and fighting for justice.
In 1930s London, Michael Banks is living with his three children after the death of his wife. The family is in danger of losing their home, but Mary Poppins returns to bring joy and magic back into their lives.
Genius tells the story of Max Perkins, a renowned book editor at Scribner's who formed a unique bond with author Thomas Wolfe. Set in 1930s New York City, the film explores their friendship, the challenges they face in the publishing world, and the impact of their collaborations. It also delves into their personal struggles, including Wolfe's turbulent relationship with his wife and his battle with alcoholism.
During the Great Depression, a homeless man named Godfrey becomes the butler for a wealthy New York City family. Through his wit and charm, he ends up becoming an integral part of their lives and helping them navigate their own personal struggles.
In 1935 West Virginia, a group of ex-convicts, including Stewart, Kennedy, and Knox, plan to get even with a crooked bank manager who framed Stewart for murder. Their revenge involves a series of clever heists and a train depot explosion. Along the way, they encounter dangerous henchmen, a young prostitute in jeopardy, and a brothel madam. Will they succeed in their mission, or will their past catch up with them?
A newlywed couple faces multiple obstacles, including financial problems and clashes with their families, as they navigate the ups and downs of married life.
Bombshell is a comedy-drama film set in the 1930s Hollywood. It follows the story of a popular female movie star who gets tired of the constant publicity and scandal in her life. She meets a newspaper reporter who promises to change her image, but things take an unexpected turn. With themes of romance, screwball comedy, and drama, Bombshell explores the complex relationships between movie stars and the media. The story highlights the challenges faced by women in the film industry during the pre-Code era.
The movie follows the story of a disturbed father in the 1930s who develops incestuous desires towards his long-lost daughter.
Set in California during the 1930s, In Dubious Battle follows a group of migratory workers as they engage in a labor strike against apple farms. The film explores themes of class struggle, the labor movement, and the birth of a baby boy amidst the social unrest of the period. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, it provides a compelling portrayal of the challenges faced by workers during the Great Depression.
In this black and white comedy set during the Great Depression, a down-on-his-luck man becomes involved in political corruption and election fraud that leads him to become the mayor of the city.
Convicts 4 is a 1962 biographical drama film based on the autobiography written by John Resko, a New York City artist who was imprisoned for armed robbery. The film follows Resko's experiences in Sing Sing prison, including his interactions with fellow inmates, prison guards, and his struggle to maintain his sanity.
The young wife of a tobacco farmer falls in love with their handsome hired hand.
Scram! is a comedy short film from 1932. It follows a series of comical events involving a drunk policeman, mistaken identities, a flirtatious wife, and a compromising situation.
A society novelist brings a brash young chorus girl home in order to study her for inspiration for his new novel. His family is distraught, but soon her behavior has forever altered their snobbish ways.
Thieves Like Us is a crime drama movie set in the 1930s. The film follows a group of criminals who escape from prison and embark on a crime spree while navigating the Mississippi River. As they rob banks and dodge the law, they also face personal struggles and tragic events. Directed by Robert Altman, the movie explores themes of love, deception, and the desperation of the time.
Roman Scandals is a pre-code musical comedy with elements of fantasy and romance. It follows the story of a man who is transported back to ancient Rome and embarks on a series of misadventures, including being sold into slavery and participating in a chariot race. The film features catchy musical numbers, comedic farce, and a touch of romance.
Little Gloria Vanderbilt, the daughter of a rich and heavily indebted family, becomes the center of a custody battle between her alcoholic mother and her scheming sister-in-law. The story takes place during the Great Depression era and involves deceit, greed, and tabloid journalism.
When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.
In this slapstick comedy set during the Great Depression, a mischievous chimp wreaks havoc in a struggling circus. With bankruptcies, mistaken identities, and pratfalls galore, the circus performers must navigate through hilarious chaos.