Gone With The Wind

Gone With The Wind was released in 1939. This movie was one of the last movies released in the decade. It was a simple escape to go the the theaters and this was one of the films showed. The character was a wicked person with redeemable quality of love. This gave people a little hope. 

The Wizard Of Oz

The Wizard of Oz could not have come out at a better time. It was released in 1939 and had the message of working together for a common goal and the importance of cooperation. The characters selflessness and courage was the exact thing the people of the 30's needed to move forward. This movie allowed people to escape from real life and think about what they can do to rise again. 

Mr. Deeds Goes To Town

Mr. Deeds Goes To Town was released in 1936. It is about a man who inherits a larger fortune but does not like being rich. He tries to give his money to the poor and is accused of being insane. Though this story is full of lies and hypocrites the idea Mr. deeds has of giving to the poor was directly related to those who needed it the most during the Great Depression.

Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread was released in 1934. It was about a couple trying to put food on the table during the Great Depression. Though this film shows the realities of the Great Depression it still allowed people to be someone else for a while knowing that when they leave the theater the problem they watched weren't there own.This film incorporated many of the realities the people of the 30's faced. The main character is jobless for so long gets a job on the farm and the beginnings of the dust bowl are described.

Dracula

Dracula was released in 1931. This movie was more of an escapist film that allowed people to leave their word for a while. Though this film  did have a positive idea of never give up on your own beliefs. This movie showed people of the 1930's that there is always a new way to look and the situation and change it. This idea was much needed in 1931 with the Great Depression.

All Is Quiet On The Western Front

 All Is Quiet On The Western Front was released in 1930 in response to World War I. This movie has a strong message against war for the sake of war. It depicts graphic deaths of soldiers as well as the propaganda that countries used to glorify the war. This was all significant to the people of the 1930's because it showed the truth behind the war. The characters in this movie are shown to have great moral sense that set a good example for the people of the 30's.