Soundtrack: Alfred Newman
The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Alfred Newman. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.
Titles found: 222
All About Eve
1950 · Movie · 138 min. · United States
Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast Bette Davis · Anne Baxter · George Sanders · Celeste Holm
Synopsis All About Eve (1950) follows the story of Margo Channing (Bette Davis), a renowned actress in New York's theater scene, who finds herself overshadowed by a seemingly innocent admirer, Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter). Eve, posing as a devoted fan, quickly...
8.5
34K votes
8.5
34K votes
The Grapes of Wrath
1940 · Movie · 129 min. · United States
Direction John Ford
Cast Henry Fonda · Jane Darwell · John Carradine · Charley Grapewin
Synopsis The Grapes of Wrath (1940) follows the story of Tom Joad, portrayed by Henry Fonda, who, upon his release from prison, finds his family evicted from their Oklahoma farm. In pursuit of a brighter future, Tom, his mother (Jane Darwell),...
8.3
23K votes
8.3
23K votes
How Green Was My Valley
1941 · Movie · 118 min. · United States
Direction John Ford
Cast Walter Pidgeon · Maureen O'Hara · Roddy McDowall · Donald Crisp
Synopsis How Green Was My Valley (1941) unfolds as a poignant tale of a Welsh valley's transformation from an untouched Eden to a coal-mining hub at the dawn of the 20th century. The narrative is recounted through the lens of Huw...
8.2
11K votes
8.2
11K votes
Ball of Fire
1941 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Direction Howard Hawks
Cast Gary Cooper · Barbara Stanwyck · Oskar Homolka · Henry Travers
Synopsis Ball of Fire (1941) follows a group of eight dedicated scholars in their ninth year of a 12-year endeavor to compile an encyclopedia. Among them is the youngest member, Bertram Potts, an expert in language and grammar. When Potts realizes...
7.9
6K votes
7.9
6K votes
A Letter to Three Wives
1949 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast Kirk Douglas · Ann Sothern · Linda Darnell · Paul Douglas
Synopsis A Letter to Three Wives (1949) follows the story of three married women who are on a boat trip together. They receive a letter from a mutual acquaintance, Addie Ross, who reveals that she has left town with one of...
7.7
3K votes
7.7
3K votes
Street Scene
1931 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction King Vidor
Cast Walter Miller · Sylvia Sidney · William Collier Jr. · Estelle Taylor
Synopsis Street Scene (1931) delves into the everyday experiences of a diverse group of individuals residing in a bustling urban neighborhood. The narrative unfolds over the course of a single day, capturing the essence of their interactions, struggles, and joys. The...
7.6
459 votes
7.6
459 votes
Leave Her to Heaven
1945 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction John M. Stahl
Cast Gene Tierney · Cornel Wilde · Jeanne Crain · Vincent Price
Synopsis Leave Her to Heaven (1945) tells the tale of Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney), a woman who becomes infatuated with author Richard Harland (Cornell Wilde), who bears a striking resemblance to her deceased father. Ellen's love for Richard is intense and...
7.6
3K votes
7.6
3K votes
You Only Live Once
1937 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Fritz Lang
Cast Sylvia Sidney · Henry Fonda · Barton MacLane · Jean Dixon
Synopsis You Only Live Once (1937) follows the tumultuous journey of Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney, two iconic figures of the Great Depression era, as they navigate the harsh realities of life. Fonda portrays an ex-convict struggling to find his footing...
7.6
4K votes
7.6
4K votes
Our Daily Bread
1934 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction King Vidor
Cast Karen Morley · Tom Keene · Barbara Pepper · Addison Richards
Synopsis Our Daily Bread (1934) follows the journey of John and Mary Sims, urban residents severely impacted by the economic downturn of the Great Depression. Compelled by courage and desperation, they relocate to the countryside and, with the assistance of fellow...
7.6
924 votes
7.6
924 votes
Yellow Sky
1948 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction William A. Wellman
Cast Gregory Peck · Anne Baxter · Richard Widmark · Robert Arthur
Synopsis Yellow Sky (1948) unfolds in the year 1867, as a notorious gang, headed by the cunning James “Stretch” Dawson, successfully pulls off a daring bank heist and escapes into the unforgiving desert. Desperate for water, the outlaws stumble upon an...
7.5
2K votes
7.5
2K votes
The Gunfighter
1950 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Henry King
Cast Gregory Peck · Helen Westcott · Millard Mitchell · Jean Parker
Synopsis The Gunfighter (1950) follows the tale of a seasoned gunslinger, Jimmy Ringo, who enters an unfamiliar town and is instantly identified. Children crowd the saloon windows to catch a glimpse of the notorious figure, while locals whisper about his past...
7.5
2K votes
7.5
2K votes
Beau Geste
1939 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction William A. Wellman
Cast Gary Cooper · Ray Milland · Robert Preston · Brian Donlevy
Synopsis Beau Geste (1939) commences with a dramatic scene of a mounted column advancing towards Fort Zinderneuf in the desert of French Morocco. Colonel de Beaujolais's signal goes unanswered, and shots are fired at his feet. He notices that the troopers...
7.5
4K votes
7.5
4K votes
Heaven Can Wait
1943 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Direction Ernst Lubitsch
Cast Gene Tierney · Don Ameche · Charles Coburn · Marjorie Main
Synopsis Heaven Can Wait (1943) follows the journey of Henry Van Cleve, who finds himself in an unexpected predicament after his passing at the age of 70. Upon arriving in Hell, he encounters His Excellency, a dapper gentleman who inquires about...
7.5
4K votes
7.5
4K votes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction William Dieterle
Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...
7.4
1K votes
7.4
1K votes
Wuthering Heights
1939 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction William Wyler
Cast Merle Oberon · Laurence Olivier · David Niven · Flora Robson
Synopsis Wuthering Heights (1939) unfolds in the rugged landscapes of Yorkshire during the early 19th century, where the Earnshaw family resides. One fateful day, Mr. Earnshaw returns from an urban excursion with a disheveled young boy named Heathcliff. Hindley, the Earnshaw's...
7.4
5K votes
7.4
5K votes
Stella Dallas
1937 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction King Vidor
Cast Barbara Stanwyck · John Boles · Anne Shirley · Alan Hale
Synopsis Stella Dallas (1937) follows the journey of Stella Martin, a woman from a humble background who ties the knot with Stephen Dallas, a man from a more affluent sphere. Their union results in the birth of a daughter named Laurel....
7.4
1K votes
7.4
1K votes
Wait 'Till The Sun Shines, Nellie
1952 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Henry King
Cast Jean Peters · David Wayne · Hugh Marlowe · Albert Dekker
7.4
94 votes
7.4
94 votes
The Razor's Edge
1946 · Movie · 145 min. · United States
Direction Edmund Goulding
Cast Tyrone Power · Gene Tierney · John Payne · Anne Baxter
Synopsis The Razor's Edge (1946) follows the journey of Larry Darrell, a wealthy Chicagoan who abruptly ends his engagement to Isabel and embarks on a global quest for spiritual enlightenment, ultimately finding his guru in India. Meanwhile, Isabel marries Gray and,...
7.4
2K votes
7.4
2K votes
Dodsworth
1936 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction William Wyler
Cast Walter Huston · Ruth Chatterton · Mary Astor · David Niven
Synopsis Dodsworth (1936) follows the story of Sam Dodsworth (Walter Huston), who has recently sold his automobile company for a substantial profit. However, his professional success has taken a toll on his marriage to his devoted wife, Fran (Ruth Chatterton). Fran...
7.4
1K votes
7.4
1K votes
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
1945 · Movie · 128 min. · United States
Direction Elia Kazan
Cast Dorothy McGuire · James Dunn · Joan Blondell · Peggy Ann Garner
Synopsis A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Betty Smith's beloved novel, delving into the struggles of an Irish family residing in a tenement in early 20th-century Brooklyn. The film beautifully captures the resilience and spirit...
7.3
732 votes
7.3
732 votes