1933 - Episode 5 (27) - "Wild Boys of the Road"

Release Date: October 7th, 1933

Directed By: William Hellman

Released in 1933 during the depths of the Great Depression, Wild Boys of the Road is a raw, urgent cry from America’s forgotten youth. Directed by William A. Wellman, this pre-Code drama follows teenagers forced to leave home and ride the rails in search of work, dignity, and survival. It's a film that doesn’t flinch — showing the human cost of economic collapse with startling realism and compassion. With its gritty performances and on-location shooting, Wild Boys of the Road captures a generation in freefall, and reminds us just how fragile the American Dream can be.

1933 - Episode 4 (26) -

"Private Life of Henry ViIII" Directed By: Alexander Korda

Release Date: September 21, 1933

"Duck Soup" Directed By: Leo McCarey

Release Date: November 17th, 1933

1933. The world was in turmoil, but the silver screen shimmered with defiance and wit. In England, Alexander Korda gave us “The Private Life of Henry VIII,” a lavish, biting peek behind the throne—where Charles Laughton’s gluttonous king devoured wives and scenery alike. Across the Atlantic, chaos wore a mustache and a monocle as the Marx Brothers declared war on sanity in “Duck Soup”—a satirical firecracker so sharp, so fearless, it still stings today. One film honored tradition; the other tore it down. Together, they remind us: cinema is both a crown and a custard pie.

1933 - Episode 3 (24) - "Morning Glory" Director: Lowell Sherman Release Date: August 18th, 1933

Tonight, we step back into the golden age of Hollywood with a film that shines a spotlight on ambition, dreams, and the price of fame. Released in 1933, Morning Glory stars Katharine Hepburn in her breakout, Oscar-winning role as Eva Lovelace — a young, aspiring actress who arrives in New York City with nothing but talent, determination, and a hunger for the stage. Directed by Lowell Sherman, this pre-Code drama explores the sacrifices and emotional toll of chasing stardom. It's a film that doesn’t just tell a story — it captures a moment, both in cinema and in Hepburn’s legendary career. This is Morning Glory.

1933 Episode 2 (24) -

"Story of Temple Drake" Directed By: Stephen Roberts

Release Date: May 6th, 1933

"Design for Living" Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch

Release Date: December 29th, 1933

1933 gave us two daring films that tested Hollywood’s boundaries before the Hays Code slammed them shut. The Story of Temple Drake, based on William Faulkner’s controversial novel, stars Miriam Hopkins as a Southern socialite whose life spirals into danger and scandal—challenging audiences with its raw look at trauma and morality. And then there’s Design for Living, Ernst Lubitsch’s sparkling pre-code comedy about a love triangle where no one plays by the rules. With witty dialogue, risqué charm, and a bold take on relationships, it’s Noël Coward meets 1930s sexual revolution. Two films, one year, both daring the era to grow up.

1933 - Episode 1 (23) - "King Kong"

Directed By: Merian C. Cooper / Earnest Shoedsack

Release Date: April 7th, 1933

Cinema 100 introduces you to the year 1933 with ONE BIG STORY! King Kong: The Giant Ape That Conquered Hollywood!Before Jurassic Park, King Kong swung into theaters in 1933, turning a giant ape into a pop culture icon. We explore the movie magic, adventure, and monster-sized love story of this classic. Check it out. Episode Out Now!

1933 Draft (22)

It's that time again for Will and Robert to draft for the year of 1933. What movies will be drafted and which ones will be left on the editing room floor?! They also discuss their Oscar picks for the movies they watched from the year 1932. Sit back, pop some popcorn and follow along!

1932 - Episode 6 (21) - "I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" Director: Mervyn LeRoy

Release Date: November 10th, 1932

"A Farewell to Arms" Director: Frank Borage

Release Date: December 8th, 1932

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang and A Farewell to Arms. At first glance, they might seem like completely different stories—one, a scathing indictment of the American justice system, the other, a tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I. But look closer, and you’ll see both films explore the same core themes: the brutality of institutions, the struggle for freedom, and the way fate seems to crush even the strongest spirits. With Paul Muni delivering one of the most harrowing performances of the early ’30s and Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes bringing Hemingway’s doomed love story to life, these films remind us that whether it’s the horrors of war or the chains of injustice, some battles are impossible to escape. So let’s dig in—this is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang and A Farewell to Arms.

1932 - Episode 5 (20) - "Trouble in Paradise"

Director: Ernst Lubitsch

Release Date: October 20th, 1932

In 1932, legendary director Ernst Lubitsch delivered Trouble in Paradise, a sparkling pre-Code romantic comedy that defined sophistication and wit. The film follows a pair of charming con artists—played by Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins—who set their sights on a wealthy perfume heiress, portrayed by Kay Francis. But when love and deception intertwine, their perfect scheme faces unexpected complications. With Lubitsch’s signature touch—light, playful, yet razor-sharp—Trouble in Paradise is a masterclass in elegance, romance, and comic intrigue. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the most stylish and influential comedies in cinema history.

(19) Will and Robert predict who is going to win Oscar gold at this years Academy Awards. They also reveal their individual Top 10 movies of the year 2024. Listen to see if your favorites made the list.

1932 - Episode 4 (18) - "Grand Hotel" Director: Edmund Goulding Release Date: January 1st, 1932

Step through the grand doors, and welcome to Berlin’s most luxurious destination—Grand Hotel. A place where the rich, the desperate, the powerful, and the doomed all collide under one lavish roof. This 1932 classic isn’t just a movie—it’s an event. With an all-star cast featuring Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, and more, Grand Hotel defined the ensemble drama before Hollywood even had a name for it. Love, betrayal, ambition, and scandal swirl through the hotel’s gilded halls, proving that while the guests may change, the drama never checks out. So, as the famous line goes, ‘People come, people go… but nothing ever happens.’ Or does it? Welcome to Grand Hotel.