The 1940s were an era where feature films began to really flourish. This particular decade witnessed a lot of many classic films, as well as the actors and directors who made enduring impact on filmmaking. One of these directors was Frank Capra, who was behind the now-holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, and Orson Welles with his most well-known masterpiece Citizen Kane (which he also produced and acted). Actor Humphrey Bogart made his most unforgettable works during this decade.
It was also in the 1940s where British director Alfred Hitchcock first made his impact on Hollywood, debuting in 1940 with Rebecca. He then made more films during the decade.
Here are the top films during the 1940s, in chronological order:
