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Original Screenplay Movies Released in 1940
This list shows all Original Screenplay 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 Original Screenplay Movies for 1940
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Remember the Night | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| February 9 | Broadway Melody of 1940 | Musical | Theatrical | $0 | |
| March 14 | Road to Singapore | Comedy | Theatrical | $3,200,000 | |
| March 22 | Sans Lendemain | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| April 12 | Dr. Cyclops | Horror | Theatrical | $0 | |
| May 17 | Waterloo Bridge | Drama | Theatrical | $31,145 | |
| August 3 | They Drive by Night | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August 16 | Foreign Correspondent | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $188,000 | |
| August 30 | Boom Town | Drama | Theatrical | $9,172,000 | |
| Dance, Girl, Dance | Musical | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| September 27 | Strike Up the Band | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 4 | The Gay Caballero | Western | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 25 | Seven Sinners | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 31 | The Great Dictator | Comedy | Theatrical | $52,332 | |
| December 28 | Santa Fe Trail | Western | Theatrical | $0 | |