Columbia Pictures Movie Trailers

The Little Match Girl Trailer (1937)

05 November 1937

A small girl makes her living selling matches on the streets of New York. It's winter, and the hustling crowds at best ignore her, and some are outright rude.

A-Hunting They Did Go Trailer (1953)

24 October 1953

The boys go off on a hunting weekend, followed closely by their wives.

Joe Macbeth Trailer (1955)

18 October 1955

Lily Macbeth pushes her husband Joe to rub out the reigning crime boss and become the new kingpin himself.

Name the Woman Trailer (1928)

25 May 1928

Directed by Erle C. Kenton. With Anita Stewart, Huntley Gordon, Gaston Glass, Chappell Dossett.

Just You and Me, Kid Trailer (1979)

13 July 1979

George Burns stars as a former vaudevillian who befriends a young runaway, played by 14-year old Brooke Shields, who is being chased by drug dealers.

U-Boat Prisoner Trailer (1944)

25 July 1944

Merchant seaman Archie Gibbs manages to survive when his ship is torpedoed by a German submarine. Disguising himself in the uniform of a dead Nazi spy, Gibbs is picked up by the Nazi U-boat.

Apache Territory Trailer (1958)

01 September 1958

Logan Cates sets out to rescue a white woman captured by Apache Indians and prevent a war. On the way he is joined by a few civilians and a small band of soldiers at a water hole.

The Criminal Code Trailer (1931)

03 January 1931

After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years.

Happy Holidays Trailer (1940)

17 November 1940

A small child pulls the pages off a calendar, one for each month, revealing a short skit on a holidah

Drive-In Trailer (1976)

26 May 1976

The adventures of a group of teenagers at a drive-in theatre in Texas one weekend night.

The Sporting Age Trailer (1928)

02 March 1928

Blinded in a train accident James Driscoll (Holmes Herbert), whose wife, Miriam Driscoll (Belle Bennett), has been having an affair with his young male secretary Phillip Kingston )Carroll Nye), regains his eyesight.

Where are the Children? Trailer (1986)

12 December 1986

In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them.

711 Ocean Drive Trailer (1950)

01 July 1950

A telephone repairman in Los Angeles uses his knowledge of electronics to help a bookie set up a betting operation.

Calendar Girl Trailer (1993)

03 September 1993

Three young men go on an end of the summer trip to Hollywood, California. Their quest: to fulfill the fantasy of meeting Marilyn Monroe.

Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1 Trailer (1941)

15 August 1941

This edition of Screen Snapshots has more of a vaudeville flavor as opposed to Ralph Staub's usual candid-camera at home with the stars offerings.

The Beautiful Sinner Trailer (1924)

01 October 1924

To help secret serviceman Bill Parsons in pursuit of the thieving Benson gang wealthy criminologist Henry Avery sends his assistant Blinky to cover the waterfront while he attends a reception at the home of Mrs.

The Fox Hunt Trailer (1931)

21 October 1931

It's morning in the English countryside and time for the gentry to participate in their favorite sport: the fox hunt.

Old Gringo Trailer (1989)

13 September 1989

A writer forms a triangle with a schoolmarm and a Mexican general on the run.

Walk East on Beacon Trailer (1952)

01 June 1952

An FBI agent works with a refugee scientist and the Coast Guard to crack a Soviet spy ring in Boston.

Rusty Rides Alone Trailer (1933)

25 May 1933

Bart Quillan and his sons are after Martin's ranch. Burke arrives to help Martin but being outnumbered he hopes to get help from Powers.

Montana Territory Trailer (1952)

31 May 1952

John Malvin , prospecting the Montana territory during the gold rush, sees bandits kill a miner and his son.

Battle Stations Trailer (1956)

01 February 1956

The crew of a U.S. Navy ship in World War II goes into battle against the Japanese fleet.

Pistol Packin' Nitwits Trailer (1945)

04 April 1945

Harry and his pal protect a pretty saloonkeeper from a gang of thugs.

Blunder Boys Trailer (1955)

03 November 1955

The stooges go to criminology school and graduate with the lowest possible honors. The boys join the police force and are assigned to track down a crook called the "Eel", who disguises himself as a woman.

Rough Ridin' Justice Trailer (1945)

14 March 1945

Steve Holden and his men successfully raid a wagon train. Among the local ranchers who decide to stop the raiding are Virgil Trent and his daughter Gail.

A Fight to the Finish Trailer (1937)

30 June 1937

A feud between taxicab companies forms the basis of this drama. The trouble begins when the hero is double-crossed and framed for a murder by his rival with whom he was competing for the position of fleet superintendent in the city's biggest cab company.

Smoky Mountain Melody Trailer (1948)

16 December 1948

Country-western favorite Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys star in the Columbia musical western Smoky Mountain Melody.

Zelly & Me Trailer (1988)

15 April 1988

A young orphan who lives with her grandmother in a large Virginian home infatuates herself with the voices of Joan d'Arc.

The Other Woman Trailer (1992)

05 August 1992

A ambitious reporter investigating a murder case becomes intrigued with a mysterious woman whom she suspects is having an affair with her husband.

Scheming Schemers Trailer (1956)

04 October 1956

The stooges are three incompetent plumbers who foul up the plumbing in a fancy mansion where a society party is going on.

Skatetown, U.S.A. Trailer (1979)

01 October 1979

A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.

The Whistler Trailer (1944)

30 March 1944

A guilt-ridden man blames himself for his wife's death and secretly pays an assassin to kill him. But then he finds out that his wife isn't dead at all.

Across the Sierras Trailer (1941)

13 February 1941

Elliott is hunted by Curtis who has spent six years behind bars because of his testimony. After knocking out several baddies and putting up with the zany antics of his sidekick Taylor, Elliott guns down his antagonist, but Luana Walters, the girl he almost marries, will not abide a gunslinger so Elliott is compelled to ride off alone into the sunset once more.

Adam Had Four Sons Trailer (1941)

27 March 1941

Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more.

Out West with the Peppers Trailer (1940)

30 June 1940

When her doctor advises her to move West because of her health, Mrs. Pepper takes her five kids and relocates to Oregon to live with her sister.

Pal Joey Trailer (1957)

25 October 1957

An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.

Somebody Killed Her Husband Trailer (1978)

29 September 1978

A woman's husband is murdered and she and her lover must find the killer or stand accused of doing it themselves.

Al Jennings of Oklahoma Trailer (1951)

17 January 1951

Film based on the story of Al Jennings, a former train robber turned attorney.

Romance of the Redwoods Trailer (1939)

29 March 1939

June Martin is a dishwasher in a California logging camp boarding house. Steve Blake fights Jed Malone for her and loses, thus casting suspicion on himself when Malone dies under cloudy circumstances.

The Western Code Trailer (1932)

15 September 1932

When Tim Barrett rides into Carabinas, his reputation as a lawman precedes him. Rescuing Polly Loomis from the unwanted attentions of a saloon ruffian, he learns her mother married ranch foreman Nick Grindel shortly before her death, and left everything to him in her will.

Down to Earth Trailer (1947)

21 August 1947

Upset at a new Broadway musical mocking The Nine Muses, Greek goddess Terpsichore comes down to earth to land a part in the show and change it.

We Want Our Mummy Trailer (1939)

24 February 1939

The stooges go to Egypt in search of the mummy of king Rootin-Tootin for which a museum will pay a $5000 prize.

Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse Trailer (1978)

01 February 1978

Young Rosie Dixon starts her nurse training at St Adelaide's Hospital, but the student doctors and randy male patients just can't keep their hands off her.

Eight Bells Trailer (1935)

10 April 1935

A trustworthy captain is reduced in rank so that the owner's daughter's fiancé may take charge.

The Soul of a Monster Trailer (1944)

17 August 1944

A man recovers on his death bed after his wife makes a mysterious pact with a strange woman. But is he really alive?

As the Sea Rages Trailer (1959)

10 November 1959

After five years of war, Clements, a professional seaman, has no ambitions other than to live in peace and carry out his activity.

Little Miss Roughneck Trailer (1938)

23 January 1938

Sad-eyed, uniquely talented child actress Edith Fellows was Columbia's "answer" to Shirley Temple, Jane Withers and Deanna Durbin.

Five Little Peppers And How They Grew Trailer (1939)

22 August 1939

The first of four films in the "Five Little Peppers" series, based on Margaret Sinclair's popular book, about a widowed mother and her five children.

Slaphappy Sleuths Trailer (1950)

09 November 1950

The stooges are investigators for the Onion Oil company. The company's service stations are being robbed by a gang of crooks, so the boys pose as gas station attendants to capture the bad guys.

The Parson and the Outlaw Trailer (1957)

23 September 1957

Billy the Kid fakes his own death at the hands of Pat Garrett, but is forced to come out of hiding to stop a ruthless cattle baron from destroying a small frontier community.

The Marriage Market Trailer (1923)

25 October 1923

The story of a wealthy young flapper, Theodora Bland (Pauline Garon), and the amorous adventures and misadventures she has after being expelled from a fashionable and costly east-coast boarding school.

Screen Snapshots: Spike Jones in Hollywood Trailer (1953)

22 January 1953

In this Columbia entry of the Screen Snapshots series (production number 5855), Ken Murray takes band-leader Spike Jones and his family (wife and kids)on a Hollywood tour to see the stars (via Murray's vintage home movie footage) at play.

The Face Behind the Mask Trailer (1941)

16 January 1941

A kindly, enthusiastic, newly-arrived American immigrant from Hungary is forced to turn to a life of crime after his face is badly disfigured in a hotel fire.

The Prince of Thieves Trailer (1948)

16 January 1948

After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable.

Man Against Woman Trailer (1932)

15 November 1932

Johnny McCloud, a tough police inspector given more to fisticuffs than investigating has the hots for torch-singer Lola Parker, but Miss Parker is much taken with a good-looking crook named George Perry.

Shadows of Sing Sing Trailer (1933)

03 December 1933

Muriel Rossi (Mary Brian), the sister of a racketeer, Al Rossi (Harry Woods), falls in love with Bob Martel (Bruce Cabot), the son of a police detective, Joe Martel (Grant Mitchell).

Wagon Team Trailer (1952)

29 September 1952

Gene Autry is back in the saddle again as an undercover detective in this action-packed Western complete with a showdown.

Tom Thumb's Brother Trailer (1941)

12 June 1941

While Tom Thumb is very, very small, his kid brother, Pee Wee, is even smaller and Pee Wee's only wish is to be as big and strong as Tom.

J.W. Coop Trailer (1972)

01 January 1972

After losing eight years to prison, cowboy J. W. Coop is released to return to life as a professional rodeo cowboy in the 60's.

Baby Blue Marine Trailer (1976)

05 May 1976

A would-be Marine fails basic training, and is sent home wearing the "baby blue" fatigues of a washout.