Most Popular Movies 1938
This chart shows the 1938 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1938 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1938 - Top 1938 Worldwide
| Most Popular Overall | 1939 → |
1
| The Lady Vanishes |
| Director: Alfred Hitchcock |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1938 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
International BO: $237 |
2
| Keep Fit |
| Director: Anthony Kimmins |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 28, 1938 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Musical |
3
| The Young in Heart |
| Director: Richard Wallace |
| Lead Roles: Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Paulette Goddard, Roland Young, Billie Burke |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 6, 1938 (Limited) by United Artists |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
4
| Mr. Chump |
| Director: William Clemens |
| Lead Roles: Johnnie Davis, Penny Singleton, Lola Lane |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 8, 1938 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
| Classification: Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
5
| Alexander's Ragtime Band |
| Director: Henry King |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1938 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, Musicians, Singers, Jazz, Ensemble |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $4,000,000 |
6
| Sweethearts |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 1938 (Wide) |
|
Domestic BO: $3,000,000 |
7
| Topper Takes a Trip |
| Director: Norman Z. McLeod |
| Lead Roles: Constance Bennett, Roland Young |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 29, 1938 (Limited) by United Artists |
| Classification: Romantic Comedy, Live Action |
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| Bringing Up Baby |
| Director: Howard Hawks |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 18, 1938 (Limited) by RKO Radio Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
9
| Donald’s Nephews |
| Director: Jack King |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 15, 1938 (Limited) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |