Best 27 History Movies Editor's Pick Released in 1946

On a train trip West to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women travelling out to open a Harvey House restaurant at a remote whistle-stop. Find out about The Harvey Girls / IMDB / YouTube

A psychiatrist stays in a mansion haunted by prankish ghosts from the Revolutionary War. Look into The Time of Their Lives / IMDB / YouTube

At the height of the Roman Civil War, a young Cleopatra (Vivien Leigh) meets a middle-aged Julius Caesar (Claude Rains), who teaches her how to rule Egypt. Look into Caesar and Cleopatra / IMDB / YouTube

In 1820s New England beautiful but poor and manipulative Jenny Hager marries rich old man Isaiah Poster but also seduces his son and his company foreman. Read about The Strange Woman / IMDB / YouTube

A noblewoman begins to lead a dangerous double life in order to alleviate her boredom. Look into The Wicked Lady / IMDB / YouTube

After a brutish, hedonistic Marquis marries a pretty young Clarissa to act as a 'brood sow,' he begins an affair with her friend who plots to take her place. More about The Man in Grey / IMDB / YouTube

Born in a French prison in 1775, François Eugène Vidocq becomes a professional thief and is later appointed chief of Parisian police. Check out A Scandal in Paris / IMDB / YouTube

An 18th-century London wench gets involved with the nobility. Look into Kitty / IMDB / YouTube

A bumbling barber in the court of King Louis XV becomes engaged in political intrigue when he masquerades as a dashing nobleman engaged to the princess of Spain. Info on Monsieur Beaucaire / IMDB / YouTube

During Franco-Prussian War, a French laundress shares coach with arrogant passengers. When Prussian officer stops them, social hierarchies crumble as character integrity faces scrutiny amidst adversity. Learn about Mademoiselle Fifi / IMDB / YouTube

The adventures of Robert of Nottingham, the son of Robin Hood. See more about The Bandit of Sherwood Forest / IMDB / YouTube

Dolly Payne Madison is the daughter of boardinghouse owners in Washington, DC who falls in love with Aaron Burr and James Madison. Look into Magnificent Doll / IMDB / YouTube

This historical drama is a biopic of the U.S. aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery who was the first American to fly a glider in 1883. More about Gallant Journey / IMDB / YouTube