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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1949
172 movies from 1949, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Shockproof
1949 · Thriller
Winter Storage
1949 · Animation
Vagabond Loafers
1949 · Comedy
Whisky Galore!
1949 · Comedy
The Lady Takes a Sailor
1949 · Romance
Wise Quackers
1949 · Animation
Neptune’s Daughter
1949 · Music
Knock on Any Door
1949 · Drama
The Barkleys of Broadway
1949 · Comedy
The Hasty Heart
1949 · Drama
The Green Promise
1949 · Drama
Mr. Soft Touch
1949 · Crime
The Doctor and the Girl
1949 · Drama
East Side, West Side
1949 · Romance
Intruder in the Dust
1949 · Crime
House of Strangers
1949 · Drama
Flamingo Road
1949 · Romance
The Blue Lagoon
1949 · Romance
The Great Sinner
1949 · Romance
Red Light
1949 · Thriller
The History of Mr. Polly
1949 · Drama
Jolson Sings Again
1949 · Drama
The Reckless Moment
1949 · Thriller
Alimony
1949 · Crime
The Great Gatsby
1949 · Drama
The Kid from Cleveland
1949 · Drama
John Loves Mary
1949 · Comedy
Toy Tinkers
1949 · Animation
Follow Me Quietly
1949 · Mystery
The Fountainhead
1949 · Drama
Africa Screams
1949 · Adventure
Slattery’s Hurricane
1949 · Adventure
Dear Mr. Prohack
1949 · Comedy
My Dream Is Yours
1949 · Music
Champion
1949 · Drama
Ma and Pa Kettle
1949 · Comedy
Take One False Step
1949 · Thriller
The Interrupted Journey
1949 · Thriller
Passport to Pimlico
1949 · Comedy
Once More, My Darling
1949 · Comedy
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