Top 18 Fantasy Movies Releases from 1947

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Learn about It's a Wonderful Life / IMDB / YouTube

After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken. Look into Miracle on 34th Street / IMDB / YouTube

A beautiful young woman takes her father's place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast, who wishes to marry her. See more about Beauty and the Beast / IMDB / YouTube

In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost. Find out about The Ghost and Mrs. Muir / IMDB / YouTube

A clumsy daydreamer gets caught up in a sinister conspiracy. More about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty / IMDB / YouTube

A mysterious thief has stolen the prosperous Happy Valley's most prized possession: the musical Singing Harp. Can Mickey, Donald, and Goofy find the answer in the irritable Willie the Giant's magnificent castle up in the blue sky? Read about Mickey and the Beanstalk / IMDB / YouTube

In medieval France, the Devil intervenes when one of his two envoys, sent to seduce and deceive mortals, falls instead for a victim. More about The Devil's Envoys / IMDB / YouTube

In medieval Persia, during the rule of Caliph Harun-Al-Rashid, Sinbad the Sailor boasts about his latest adventures to his friends. Learn about Sinbad, the Sailor / IMDB / YouTube

On New Year's Eve 1946, Sheila Page kills her husband Barney. She wishes that she could relive 1946 and avoid the mistakes that she made throughout the year. Her wish comes true but cheating fate proves more difficult than she anticipated. Check out Repeat Performance / IMDB / YouTube

Upset about a new Broadway musical's mockery of Greek mythology, the goddess Terpsichore comes down to earth and lands a part in the show. She works her charms on the show's producer and he incorporates her changes into the show. Unfortunately, her changes also produce a major flop. Find out about Down to Earth / IMDB / YouTube

A woman is noted for leaving her bridegrooms at the altar until a dashing fireman walks into her life. See more about It Had to Be You / IMDB / YouTube

Ghosts are condemned to haunt a house until it is visited by a reigning monarch, Details on The Ghosts of Berkeley Square / IMDB / YouTube

Two people learn to love each other in the afterlife and get a second chance. Info on Les jeux sont faits / IMDB / YouTube

An expedition into the deep jungle discovers a native tribe led by a tall white blonde woman. Look into Blonde Savage / IMDB / YouTube

In this Paramount Noveltoon (production number P6-3) Police Officer Flanagan gives a little blind girl, Billie, a Raggety-Ann doll, and she is told she can see it if she uses her imagination; she does so and the slum neighborhood is transformed into an enchanted fairyland, alive with beautiful colors and music. Learn about The Enchanted Square / IMDB / YouTube