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Historical Fiction Movies Released in 1940
This list shows all Historical Fiction films released in 1940, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Historical Fiction Movies for 1940
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9 | My Little Chickadee | Western | Theatrical | $0 | |
| May 17 | Waterloo Bridge | Drama | Theatrical | $31,145 | |
| August 30 | Boom Town | Drama | Theatrical | $9,172,000 | |
| October 4 | The Gay Caballero | Western | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 23 | The Face at the Window | Horror | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 29 | De Mayerling à Sarajevo | Drama | Theatrical | $5,247 | |
| November 1 | Escape | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 28 | Santa Fe Trail | Western | Theatrical | $0 | |