Soundtrack: Alfred Newman

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Alfred Newman. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


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

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

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

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

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

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