Greatest 30 History Movies Highly Rated Released in 1937

The biopic of the famous French muckraking writer and his involvement in fighting the injustice of the Dreyfus Affair. Learn about The Life of Emile Zola / IMDB / YouTube

A Parisian courtesan must choose between the young man who loves her and the callous baron who wants her, even as her own health begins to fail. Check out Camille / IMDB / YouTube

Although married Chinese farmers Wang and O-Lan initially experience success, their lives are complicated by declining fortunes and lean times, as well as the arrival of the beautiful young Lotus. More about The Good Earth / IMDB / YouTube

During the reign of Elizabeth I, a young man's fervent devotion to the crown and to his sweetheart, a lady-in-waiting, lead him to battle for England's victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588. Learn about Fire Over England / IMDB / YouTube

A Polish countess becomes Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders who feel she could influence him to make Poland independent. Find out about Conquest / IMDB / YouTube

After two years as a Czarist British agent posing as a Russian Commissar, he rescues a Russian countess from her Bolshevik captors. See more about Knight Without Armor / IMDB / YouTube

An honest broker saves the day. More about Lloyd's of London / IMDB / YouTube

Notorious robber baron financier Jim Fisk, who makes and loses fortunes, tries to corner the gold market as well as the heart of a beautiful actress. Info on The Toast of New York / IMDB / YouTube

Cooper and Raft save lives during a sea tragedy in this story about slave trade on the high seas in 1842. Info on Souls at Sea / IMDB / YouTube

A male Polish secret agent and a female Russian secret-police spy smuggle messages to St. Petersburg in candlesticks. While chasing after stolen candlesticks they discover each other's identity and fall in love. Read about The Emperor's Candlesticks / IMDB / YouTube

Navy Lt. Richard Perry becomes an undercover man out to discover the leaders of a group of well connected men who pull off bank robberies during the McKinley administration (early 20th century). Info on This Is My Affair / IMDB / YouTube

The life and career of a Wells Fargo official frames this fictionalized account of the express company's formation. Find out about Wells Fargo / IMDB / YouTube

The life of Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell, following from 1880 onward his struggle to secure Home Rule, pursued in prison, Parliament, and elsewhere. Emphasis is on the relationship with married Katie O'Shea which threatens to bring all Parnell's plans to ruin. Moderately accurate historically. Find out about Parnell / IMDB / YouTube

Nina, Spanish singing spy, seduces French officers for intel on Napoleon's Spain plans. In Bayonne, she falls for Diego/Captain Andre, who's spying on her. Captured during invasion, they reunite while nations are at war. Find out about The Firefly / IMDB / YouTube

A propaganda film of the communist party of France, showing who the comrades help the proletarian people against the capitalists. It also features propagandistic speeches of leading members of the party. Info on Life Is Ours / IMDB / YouTube

The story of an 18-year-old princess who becomes Queen of England. It chronicles six decades of her reign during a period of immense change and her marriage to a prince who would become her treasured source of stability and affection. Explore Victoria the Great / IMDB / YouTube

A white authoress, looking for a story in the outback, is kidnapped by an Afghan slaver, betrothed to a white jungle-man, and menaced by a jealous half-caste rival, a hostile witch-doctor, his crazed-killer son, and opium smugglers! Details on Uncivilized / IMDB / YouTube

Musical set in the Civil War period about a vicar who, by adjusting his policies, manages to retain his living under both king and Cromwell. Based on a traditional story and song. Learn about The Vicar of Bray / IMDB / YouTube

Exiled French patriot helps to find the men who want to betray emperor Napoleon III by selling military secrets to the German government. Info on Spy of Napoleon / IMDB / YouTube