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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1930
70 movies from 1930, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
1930 · Drama
The Sap from Syracuse
1930 · Romance
Bright Lights
1930 · Music
Escape!
1930 · Drama
Laughter
1930 · Comedy
Shooting Straight
1930 · Drama
The Florodora Girl
1930 · Drama
The Flirting Widow
1930 · Comedy
Loose Ankles
1930 · Comedy
Tom Sawyer
1930 · Drama
Bride of the Regiment
1930 · Romance
The Office Wife
1930 · Drama
The Flute Concert of Sans-souci
1930 · History
The Runaway Bride
1930 · Drama
Top Speed
1930 · Comedy
Monte Carlo
1930 · Comedy
Paradise Island
1930 · Romance
Captain Applejack
1930
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
1930 · Romance
Earth
1930 · Drama
The Chain Gang
1930 · Animation
Three Faces East
1930 · Drama
The Apaches of Athens
1930 · Drama
Golden Dawn
1930 · Drama
Ladies of Leisure
1930 · Romance
Party Girl
1930 · Drama
The Dawn Patrol
1930 · War
Son of the Gods
1930 · Drama
One Night at Susie’s
1930 · Drama
Sin Takes a Holiday
1930 · Drama
Viennese Nights
1930 · Romance
Night Owls
1930 · Comedy
Mammy
1930 · Music
River’s End
1930 · Drama
Sinners’ Holiday
1930 · Romance
The Flame of Love
1930 · Drama
Playing Around
1930 · Music
The Matrimonial Bed
1930 · Comedy
The Devil to Pay!
1930 · Comedy
The Golf Specialist
1930 · Comedy
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