This is a list of films produced, co-produced, and/or distributed by Warner Bros. and also its subsidiary First National Pictures in the 1930s. From 1928 to 1936, films by First National continued to be credited solely to "First National Pictures". In July 1936, stockholders of First National Pictures, Inc. (primarily Warner Bros.) voted to dissolve the corporation and no further separate First National Pictures were made. This list does not include third-party films or films Warner gained the rights to as a result of mergers or acquisitions.
Key (Lost) Considered to be a lost film. (in danger of being Lost) Considered to be a film in danger of being lost.
1930s 1930 Release date Title NotesVideo if in the public domain January 4, 1930 Second Choice Lost film January 5, 1930 Lilies of the Field distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film January 19, 1930 Playing Around distribution only; produced by First National Pictures January 26, 1930 In the Next Room distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film February 1, 1930 Wide Open February 2, 1930 Loose Ankles distribution only; produced by First National Pictures February 9, 1930 The Other Tomorrow distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film February 15, 1930 She Couldn't Say No Lost filmDick; p. 1908 February 16, 1930 No, No, Nanette distribution only; produced by First National PicturesPart TechnicolorLost film March 1, 1930 Isle of Escape Lost film March 2, 1930 Strictly Modern distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film March 8, 1930 The Green Goddess March 9, 1930 Son of the Gods distribution only; produced by First National PicturesPart TechnicolorExtant only in black and white March 15, 1930 Song of the West All Technicolor Lost film On the Border March 16, 1930 The Furies distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film April 1, 1930 Under a Texas Moon All TechnicolorExtant at UCLA April 6, 1930 Murder Will Out distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film April 13, 1930 Spring Is Here distribution only; produced by First National Pictures April 19, 1930 Those Who Dance April 20, 1930 Showgirl in Hollywood distribution only; produced by First National PicturesPart TechnicolorExtant only in black and white April 26, 1930 The Second Floor Mystery May 1, 1930 Hold Everything All TechnicolorLost filmSoundtrack extant May 4, 1930 A Notorious Affairdistribution only; produced by First National Pictures May 5, 1930 The Man Hunter Lost film May 10, 1930 Dumbbells in Ermine Lost film May 11, 1930 The Flirting Widow distribution only; produced by First National Pictures May 24, 1930 The Man from Blankley's Lost film (fragments extant) May 25, 1930 Song of the Flame distribution only; produced by First National PicturesAll Technicolor Lost film May 31, 1930 Mammy Technicolor sequences June 1, 1930 Back Pay distribution only; produced by First National Pictures June 7, 1930 Courage Lost film Rough Waters Lost film June 14, 1930 Golden Dawn All TechnicolorExtant only in black and white June 15, 1930 Sweethearts and Wives distribution only; produced by First National Pictures June 22, 1930 Bride of the Regiment distribution only; produced by First National PicturesDick; p. 1909All TechnicolorLost film July 6, 1930 Sweet Mama distribution only; produced by First National Pictures July 8, 1930 Recaptured Love July 20, 1930 Road to Paradise distribution only; produced by First National Pictures August 9, 1930 Sweet Kitty Bellairs All TechnicolorExtant only in black and white July 19, 1930 Dancing Sweeties July 26, 1930 Three Faces East August 2, 1930 The Matrimonial Bed August 6, 1930 Numbered Men distribution only; produced by First National Pictures August 10, 1930 The Dawn Patrol distribution only; produced by First National Pictures August 16, 1930 Oh Sailor Behave August 23, 1930 The Office Wife August 24, 1930 Top Speed distribution only; produced by First National Pictures September 7, 1930 The Way of All Men distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film September 11, 1930 Big Boy September 13, 1930 Moby Dick September 15, 1930 The Bad Man distribution only; produced by First National Pictures Unpreserved nitrate print at UCLA; in danger of being lost September 21, 1930 Bright Lights distribution only; produced by First National PicturesAll TechnicolorExtant only in black and white (color fragments at LOC) September 27, 1930 Old English September 28, 1930 Scarlet Pages distribution only; produced by First National Pictures October 4, 1930 Maybe It's Love October 5, 1930 College Lovers distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film October 11, 1930 Sinner's Holiday October 12, 1930 The Girl of the Golden West distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film October 18, 1930 The Doorway to Hell October 19, 1930 The Truth About Youth distribution only; produced by First National Pictures October 25, 1930 The Life of the Party All TechnicolorExtant only in black and white October 30, 1930 Kismet distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film November 1, 1930 A Soldier's Plaything November 1, 1930 River's End November 2, 1930 The Gorilla distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film November 9, 1930 Sunny distribution only; produced by First National Pictures November 19, 1930 Call of the Sea British productionDistribution only November 23, 1930 The Widow from Chicago distribution only; produced by First National Pictures November 29, 1930 Outward Bound November 30, 1930 One Night at Susie's distribution only; produced by First National Pictures December 6, 1930 Man to Man December 7, 1930 Mothers Cry distribution only; produced by First National Pictures December 13, 1930 Divorce Among Friends December 14, 1930 The Lash distribution only; produced by First National Pictures December 21, 1930 Going Wild December 27, 1930 Captain Thunder
1931 Release date Title Notes January 3, 1931 Viennese Nights All TechnicolorExtant at UCLA January 9, 1931 Little Caesar distribution only; produced by First National PicturesInducted into the National Film Registry in 2000 January 11, 1931 The Naughty Flirt distribution only; produced by First National Pictures January 17, 1931 Other Men's Women January 31, 1931 Captain Applejack February 7, 1931 The Right of Way distribution only; produced by First National Pictures February 14, 1931 Illicit February 21, 1931 Kiss Me Again distribution only; produced by First National PicturesAll TechnicolorExtant only in black and white February 28, 1931 Sit Tight March 7, 1931 Father's Son distribution only; produced by First National Pictures March 21, 1931 Fifty Million Frenchmen All TechnicolorExtant only in black and white March 28, 1931 The Hot Heiress distribution only; produced by First National Pictures April 4, 1931 Woman Hungry distribution only; produced by First National PicturesAll TechnicolorLost film April 11, 1931 The Finger Points distribution only; produced by First National Pictures April 18, 1931 Misbehaving Ladies April 25, 1931 God's Gift to Women April 29, 1931 Svengali May 8, 1931 Too Young to Marry distribution only; produced by First National Pictures May 14, 1931 My Past May 15, 1931 The Millionaire May 22, 1931 The Public Enemy Inducted into the National Film Registry in 1998. May 29, 1931 The Lady Who Dared distribution only; produced by First National Pictures June 6, 1931 Party Husband June 13, 1931 The Maltese Falcon June 20, 1931 Men of the Sky distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film June 27, 1931 Gold Dust Gertie July 4, 1931 Big Business Girl distribution only; produced by First National Pictures July 11, 1931 Smart Money July 18, 1931 Chances distribution only; produced by First National Pictures July 25, 1931 Children of Dreams Lost film August 1, 1931 Broadminded distribution only; produced by First National Pictures August 6, 1931 Stranger in Town August 8, 1931 Night Nurse August 15, 1931 The Reckless Hour distribution only; produced by First National Pictures August 21, 1931 The Star Witness August 22, 1931 Bought! August 29, 1931 The Last Flight distribution only; produced by First National Pictures September 5, 1931 The Bargain distribution only; produced by First National Pictures September 12, 1931 Alexander Hamilton September 12, 1931 I Like Your Nerve distribution only; produced by First National Pictures September 19, 1931 Side Show September 26, 1931 Five Star Final distribution only; produced by First National Pictures October 3, 1931 Penrod and Sam October 10, 1931 The Road to Singapore October 17, 1931 Honor of the Family distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film October 24, 1931 Expensive Women October 31, 1931 The Ruling Voice distribution only; produced by First National Pictures November 7, 1931 The Mad Genius November 14, 1931 Blonde Crazy November 28, 1931 Local Boy Makes Good distribution only; produced by First National Pictures December 5, 1931 Compromised distribution only; produced by First National PicturesLost film December 12, 1931 Safe in Hell distribution only; produced by First National Pictures December 24, 1931 Manhattan Parade All TechnicolorExtant only in black and white Under Eighteen December 26, 1931 Her Majesty, Love distribution only; produced by First National Pictures
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