With the backdrop of the Great Depression, films offered an escape for many from their daily hardships. From Erie horror to enchanting musicals to screwball comedies, the 1930s gave film audiences a wide array of excellent offerings across many genres. 1930s cinema is so revered today, in fact, that 1939 is often considered the "best" year in movie history by film buffs. A quick glance at some of 1939's releases which are still considered classics include Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. Key movie makers in this guide (and throughout the 30s in general) include: Charlie Chaplin, Victor Fleming, Clark Gable, Fred Astaire, James Cagney, Ginger Rogers, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, and Shirley Temple. How many of these timeless works of art have you seen?
