[The name of the 1940's horror movie that was similar to The Shining]

I looked on imdb and found a 1936 British remake of Broken Blossoms.

 

Didn't recognize any of the actors, but it may be the movie you saw.

[Need Help With Movie Title]

Maureen O'hara was a pirate in "Against All Flags". But, it was Errol Flynn who co-starred with her. Here's the link to imdb:

 

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0044333/

 

Hope this helps