List_of_Korean_films_of_1919–1948

List of Korean films of 1919–1948

List of Korean films of 1919–1948

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This is a chronological list of films produced in Korea while it was part of Japan as well as the united country of Korea before it officially became divided in September 1948. The first domestic Korean film was shown in 1919. The lists of Korean films are divided by period for political reasons. For later films of divided Korea (September 1948 to present) see the List of South Korean films and List of North Korean films. For an A-Z list of Korean-language films, see List of Korean-language films.

1910s

All films are silent film.

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1920s

All films are silent film.

Scene from the 1926 film Nongjungjo.
Scene from the 1926 film Punguna (Soldier of Fortune).
Scene from the 1927 film Deuljwi (The Field Mouse).
Scene from the 1927 film Jalitgeola (Farewell).
Scene from the 1927 film Geumbungeo (The Golden Fish).
Scene from the 1928 film Salangeul chajaseo (In Search of Love).
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1930s

Films between 1931 and October 1935 are silent film.

Scene from the 1930 film Cheolindo.
Scene from the 1931 film Geumganghan.
Scene from the 1932 film Imjaeobtneun naleutbae (A Ferry Boat that Has No Owner).
Scene from the 1932 film Gaehwadang imun.
Scene from the 1933 film Jongno.
Scene from the 1934 film Chilbeontong sosageon (Incident of the 7th Bamboo Flute).
Scene from the 1935 film Muhwagwa (Fig Tree).
Scene from the 1935 film Kanggeonneo maeul (The Town Across the River).
Scene from the 1937 film Oh Mong-nyeo.
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1940s

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References

  1. [1]
    A Detective's Great Pain in KMDb. Released on 9 November 1919.
  2. [2]
    Great Scenic Spots of Mt. Geumgang in KMDb. Released on 28 November 1919.
  3. [3]
    A Fight for justice in KMDb. Released on 27 October 1919. First ever domestically produced Korean film.
  4. [4]
    The Real Scenes of the National Funeral of Gojong in KMDb
  5. [5]
    The Suburban Sceneries of Kyongsung in KMDb. Released on 3 November 1919. First ever Korean documentary film.
  6. [6]
    This friendship in KMDb. Released on 3 November 1919.
  7. [7]
    A Truly Good Friend in KMDb. Released on 24 April 1920.
  8. [8]
    Eternal Love of Su-il and Sun-ae in KMDb. Released on 29 April 1920.
  9. [9]
    The Chivalrous Robber in KMDb. Released on 5 April 1920.
  10. [10]
    The Cholera in KMDb. Released on 17 March 1920.
  11. [11]
    The Fidelity to A Student's Principle in KMDb. Released on 26 April 1920.
  12. [12]
    The State of Affairs in Joseon in KMDb. Released on 24 April 1920.
  13. [13]
    Hongyeopmun in KMDb.
  14. [14]
    The Border in KMDb. Released on 11 January 1923.
  15. [15]
    Chunhyangjeon in KMDb. First Korean feature film.
  16. [16]
    The Vow Made below the Moon in KMDb. Released on 9 April 1923.
  17. [17]
    The Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon in KMDb. Released on 5 September 1924.
  18. [18]
    The Sorrowful Song in KMDb. Released on 28 November 1924.
  19. [19]
    The Sorrowful Song of the Sea in KMDb. Released on 12 November 1924.
  20. [20]
    A Hero in a Small Village in KMDb.
  21. [21]
    Amgwang in KMDb. Released on 11 April 1925.
  22. [22]
    Nolbu and Heungbu in KMDb. Released on 16 May 1925.
  23. [23]
    The Great Flood of Han River in KMDb. Released on 26 September 1925.
  24. [24]
    The Pioneer in KMDb. Released on 5 April 1925.
  25. [25]
    The Story of Sim-cheong in KMDb. Released on 28 March 1925.
  26. [26]
    The Story of Woon-yeong in KMDb. Released on 17 January 1925.
  27. [27]
    The Twin Jade Pavilion in KMDb. Released on 19 October 1925.
  28. [28]
    Arirang in KMDb. Released on 1 October 1926.
  29. [29]
    Eternal Love of Su-il and Sun-ae in KMDb. Released on 18 March 1926.
  30. [30]
    The Captain of Bandits in KMDb. Released on 10 January 1926.
  31. [31]
    Nongjungjo in KMDb. Released on 19 June 1926.
  32. [32]
    Punguna in KMDb. Released on 18 December 1926.
  33. [33]
    The Captain of Bandits in KMDb. Released on 15 September 1926.
  34. [34]
    The Royal Crown of a Phoenix in KMDb. Released on 1 November 1926.
  35. [35]
    Black and white in KMDb. Released on 26 April 1927.
  36. [36]
    Destiny in KMDb. Released on 15 December 1927.
  37. [37]
    Deuljwi in KMDb. Released on 14 April 1927.
  38. [38]
    Fallen Blossoms On A Stream in KMDb. Released on 6 October 1927.
  39. [39]
    Farewell in KMDb. Released on 5 November 1927.
  40. [40]
    Ppulppajin Hwangso in KMDb. Released on 5 November 1927.
  41. [41]
    Road to the Twilight Light in KMDb. Released on 16 September 1927.
  42. [42]
    Seekers of Paradise in KMDb. Released on 11 June 1927.
  43. [43]
    The Golden Fish in KMDb. Released on 6 July 1927.
  44. [44]
    The Natural Shape of a Mystery Man in KMDb. Released on 24 February 1927.
  45. [45]
    The Red Lotus Flower and Blighted Love in KMDb. Released on 9 February 1927.
  46. [46]
    Bulmanggog in KMDb. Released on 22 January 1927.
  47. [47]
    When the Sun Rises in KMDb. Released on 26 October 1927.
  48. [48]
    Chunhui in KMDb. Released on 14 June 1928.
  49. [49]
    Hyeolma in KMDb. Released on 20 November 1928.
  50. [50]
    Looking for Love in KMDb. Released on 10 April 1928.
  51. [51]
    My Dear Friend in KMDb. Released on 23 December 1928.
  52. [52]
    Ok-nyeo in KMDb. Released on 28 January 1928.
  53. [53]
    Pure Heart is the Same as God in KMDb. Released on 14 February 1928.
  54. [54]
    Sanai in KMDb. Released on 19 September 1928.
  55. [55]
    The Secret of Jina Street in KMDb. Released on 25 May 1928.
  56. [56]
    The Story of Lady Suk-yeong in KMDb. Released on 17 November 1928.
  57. [57]
    Three Beggars in KMDb. Released on 6 May 1928.
  58. [58]
    Vagabond in KMDb. Released on 10 April 1928.
  59. [59]
    The Engagement in KMDb. Released on 19 January 1929.
  60. [60]
    A House in KMDb. Released on 26 January 1929.
  61. [61]
    The Engagement in KMDb. Released on 23 February 1929.
  62. [62]
    The Dark Road in KMDb. Released on 29 January 1929.
  63. [63]
    The Ringing of A Bell in KMDb. Released on 16 May 1929.
  64. [64]
    A Florist in KMDb. Released on 13 March 1930.
  65. [65]
    A Story of the Day after Arirang in KMDb. Released on 30 January 1930.
  66. [66]
    Be a winner, Sun-i in KMDb.
  67. [67]
    Cheolindo in KMDb. Released on 14 April 1930.
  68. [68]
    People Who Are Fighting against the Sea in KMDb. Released on 8 November 1930.
  69. [69]
    Season for Singing in KMDb. Released on 12 September 1930.
  70. [70]
    Sorrowful Song in the Buddhist Monastery in KMDb. Released on 31 May 1930.
  71. [71]
    The Consolatory Song in KMDb.
  72. [72]
    The Justice Wins in KMDb. Released on 20 November 1930.
  73. [73]
    The Robber in KMDb. Released on 29 October 1930.
  74. [74]
    The Song of a Young Man in KMDb. Released on 20 November 1930.
  75. [75]
    The Story of the Royal Inspector, Park Mun-su in KMDb. Released on 15 November 1930.
  76. [76]
    Underground Village in KMDb.
  77. [77]
    A Rhapsody of Love in KMDb.
  78. [78]
    Folk Song of the Mill in KMDb. Released on 6 November 1931.
  79. [79]
    Geumganghan in KMDb. Released on 13 January 1931.
  80. [80]
    Guilty Woman in KMDb. Released on 16 December 1931.
  81. [81]
    Hwaryun in KMDb. Released on 10 January 1931.
  82. [82]
    Husband Goes to the Border Garrison in KMDb. Released on 19 May 1931.
  83. [83]
    Mountain Monster in KMDb. Released on 18 November 1931.
  84. [84]
    Reed Flower in KMDb.
  85. [85]
    Su-il and Sun-ae in KMDb. Released on 13 March 1931.
  86. [86]
    The Big Grave in KMDb. Released on 26 February 1931.
  87. [87]
    A Ferry Boat that Has No Owner in KMDb. Released on 14 September 1932.
  88. [88]
    Gaehwadang imun in KMDb. Released on 9 June 1932.
  89. [89]
    The Count of Monte Cristo in KMDb. Released on 9 November 1932.
  90. [90]
    The Pitiful People in KMDb. Released on 5 October 1932.
  91. [91]
    Beautiful Devotion in KMDb. Released on 26 May 1933.
  92. [92]
    Getting Better Life in KMDb.
  93. [93]
    Jongno in KMDb. Released on 5 June 1933.
  94. [94]
    Ex-Convict in KMDb.
  95. [95]
    Lamentation in KMDb. Released on 13 April 1934.
  96. [96]
    Returning Spirit in KMDb. Released on 28 April 1934.
  97. [97]
    The Elegy of the City in KMDb. Released on 23 April 1934.
  98. [98]
    Turning Point of the Youngsters in KMDb. Released on 21 September 1934.
  99. [99]
    Arirang Pass in KMDb. Released on 3 December 1935.
  100. [100]
    Challenge in KMDb. Released on 16 February 1935.
  101. [101]
    Muhwagwa in KMDb. Released on 20 June 1935.
  102. [102]
    Passion in the Universe in KMDb. Released on 7 September 1935.
  103. [103]
    Sea, Talk to Me in KMDb. Released on 15 July 1935.
  104. [104]
    Shadow in KMDb. Released on 27 September 1935.
  105. [105]
    Spring Wind in KMDb. Released on 30 November 1935.
  106. [106]
    The Sprinkler in KMDb. Released on 23 March 1935.
  107. [107]
    The Story of Chun-hyang in KMDb. Released on 4 October 1935. First Korean sound film.
  108. [108]
    The Story of Hong Gildong in KMDb.
  109. [109]
    The Town Across the River in KMDb. Released on 14 September 1935.
  110. [110]
    Arirang 3 in KMDb. Released on 15 May 1936.
  111. [111]
    Counterattack in KMDb. Released on 18 February 1936.
  112. [112]
    Epilogue of Lee Mong-ryong in KMDb. Released on 10 October 1936.
  113. [113]
    Incident of the 7th Bamboo Flute in KMDb. Released on 15 November 1936.
  114. [114]
    Rainbow in KMDb. Released on 30 June 1936.
  115. [115]
    Songs of Joseon in KMDb. Released on 18 April 1936.
  116. [116]
    Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon in KMDb. Released on 31 January 1936.
  117. [117]
    Sweet Dream (Lullaby of Death) in KMDb. Released on 25 October 1936.
  118. [118]
    Counterattack in KMDb. Released on 10 June 1936.
  119. [119]
    Oh Mong-nyeo in KMDb. Released on 20 January 1937.
  120. [120]
    Path of Life in KMDb. Released on 1 September 1937.
  121. [121]
    Straits of Pure Heart in KMDb. Released on 11 April 1937.
  122. [122]
    The Story of Simcheong in KMDb. Released on 19 November 1937.
  123. [123]
    Wanderer in KMDb. Released on 24 April 1937.
  124. [124]
    Corps of Youth in KMDb. Released on 31 January 1938.
  125. [125]
    Dosaengrok in KMDb. Released on 20 September 1938.
  126. [126]
    Han River in KMDb. Released on 6 May 1938.
  127. [127]
    Military Train in KMDb. Released on 29 June 1938.
  128. [128]
    Alter for a Tutelary Deity in KMDb. Released on 25 September 1939.
  129. [129]
    Fisherman's Fire in KMDb. Released on 7 January 1939.
  130. [130]
    Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money in KMDb. Released on 17 March 1939.
  131. [131]
    Frontier in KMDb. Released on 20 May 1939.
  132. [132]
    Heartlessness in KMDb. Released on 15 March 1939.
  133. [133]
    Image of a Wife in KMDb.
  134. [134]
    New Start in KMDb.
  135. [135]
    Return Spot in KMDb.
  136. [136]
    Song of Compassion in KMDb. Released on 10 September 1939.
  137. [137]
    Virgin in KMDb.
  138. [138]
    Dawn of the Mountain Village in KMDb. Released on 8 November 1940.
  139. [139]
    Garden of Victory in KMDb. Released on 15 November 1940.
  140. [140]
    Light of the Sea in KMDb.
  141. [141]
    Narcissus in KMDb. Released on 25 August 1940.
  142. [142]
    Pure Heart in KMDb. Released on 7 October 1940.
  143. [143]
    Tuition in KMDb. Released on 6 August 1940.
  144. [144]
    A Wife's Moral in KMDb. Released on 26 September 1941.
  145. [145]
    Angeles on the Streets in KMDb. Released on 19 February 1941.
  146. [146]
    Angeles on the Streets in KMDb. Released on 22 March 1941.
  147. [147]
    You and Me in KMDb. Released on 15 November 1941.
  148. [148]
    Volunteer in KMDb. Released on 19 February 1941.
  149. [149]
    Spring of Korean Peninsula in KMDb.
  150. [150]
    Blue Sky in KMDb. Released on 21 August 1941.
  151. [151]
    A Song of Year of Abundance in KMDb. Released on 14 January 1942.
  152. [152]
    Frontier in KMDb. Released on 10 January 1942.
  153. [153]
    Historic Remains of Silla Dynasty in KMDb. Released on 16 September 1942.
  154. [154]
    I Will Go in KMDb.
  155. [155]
    Rural Life in KMDb.
  156. [156]
    Look Up at the Blue Sky in KMDb. Released on 5 April 1943.
  157. [157]
    Portrait of Youth in KMDb. Released on 1 December 1943.
  158. [158]
    Straits of Joseon in KMDb. Released on 16 June 1943.
  159. [159]
    Suicide Squad of the Watchtower in KMDb. Released on 29 April 1943.
  160. [160]
    Children of the Sun in KMDb. Released on 4 November 1944.
  161. [161]
    Dear Soldier in KMDb. Released on 16 June 1944.
  162. [162]
    Story of Big Whales in KMDb. Released on 24 February 1944.
  163. [163]
    Blood and Dirt in KMDb.
  164. [164]
    Impressive Diary in KMDb.
  165. [165]
    Our War in KMDb.
  166. [166]
    Sons of the Sky in KMDb.
  167. [167]
    Vow of Love in KMDb. Released on 24 May 1945.
  168. [168]
    Adventure of Ttolttori in KMDb. Released on 7 September 1946.
  169. [169]
    The Chronicle of An Jung-Geun in KMDb. Released on 25 March 1946.
  170. [170]
    The Topography of Jeju island in KMDb. Released on 15 April 1946.
  171. [171]
    Viva Freedom! Archived 2013-07-20 at the Wayback Machine in KMDb. Released on 21 October 1946.
  172. [172]
    A New Oath in KMDb. Released on 28 June 1947.
  173. [173]
    Dawn of Nation in KMDb. Released on 23 June 1947.
  174. [174]
    Happiness in KMDb. Released on 20 December 1947.
  175. [175]
    Mok-Dan Ghost Story in KMDb. Released on 8 June 1947.
  176. [176]
    My Liberated Country in KMDb. Released on 19 May 1947.
  177. [177]
    Passion of the Sea in KMDb. Released on 25 September 1947.
  178. [178]
    The Angel Heart in KMDb.
  179. [179]
    The Capital of a Winner in KMDb. Released on 30 June 1947.
  180. [180]
    The Immortal Secret Envoy in KMDb. Released on 21 April 1947.
  181. [181]
    The Samil Revolution in KMDb. Released on 20 December 1947.
  182. [182]
    The Wall of the Nation in KMDb. Released on 15 September 1947.
  183. [183]
    The Way They Are Going in KMDb. Released on 20 September 1947.
  184. [184]
    Yun Bong-Gil the Martyr in KMDb. Released on 22 July 1947.
  185. [185]
    A National Referendum in KMDb. Released on 30 April 1948.
  186. [186]
    A public prosecutor and a teacher in KMDb. Released on 5 June 1948.
  187. [187]
    An Innocent Criminal in KMDb. Released on 2 January 1948.
  188. [188]
    Jiseongtap in KMDb. Released on 10 June 1948.
  189. [189]
    Outcry of the Nation in KMDb. Released on 17 February 1948.
  190. [190]
    The Face in KMDb. Released on 13 March 1948.
  191. [191]
    The Life of Hong Cha-Ki in KMDb. Released on 28 April 1948.
  192. [192]
    The Night before Independence Day in KMDb. Released on 11 February 1948.
  193. [193]
    The Sun of Night in KMDb. Released on 1 July 1948.
  194. [194]
    The Woman in KMDb. Released on 26 March 1948.
  195. [195]
    Yu Gwan-sun in KMDb. Released on 8 April 1948.
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