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American cinema: Comedy
Give a Girl a Break (1953)
Stanley Donen
Broadway producer Felix Jordan has a crisis on his hands when his temperamental lead actress walks out of his latest show Give a Girl a Break...
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Stanley Donen
Going Bye-Bye! (1934)
Charley Rogers
It is on the evidence supplied by two upstanding American citizens that the thuggish criminal Butch Long is finally put behind bars...
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Charley Rogers
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
Mervyn LeRoy
America, during the Great Depression. Life is hard for chorus girls Polly, Carol and Trixie, who find themselves out of a job when the show they had been rehearsing is cancelled...
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Mervyn LeRoy
Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935)
Busby Berkeley
The staff at the Wentworth Plaza, a high class hotel at Lake Waxapahachie, are used to handsome tips from their well-heeled clients...
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Busby Berkeley
The Gold Rush (1925)
Charles Chaplin
An anonymous tramp makes the journey to Alaska, hoping to make his fortune in the gold rush. Caught in a snow storm, he takes refuge in a log cabin in which he confronts an escaped convict, Black Larsen, and another prospector, Big Jim McKay...
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Charles Chaplin
Gosford Park (2001)
Robert Altman
England, 1932. Sir William McCordle, a wealthy industrialist, welcomes an assorted gathering at his stately country mansion, Gosford Park, for a hunting party... [More...]
Robert Altman
England, 1932. Sir William McCordle, a wealthy industrialist, welcomes an assorted gathering at his stately country mansion, Gosford Park, for a hunting party... [More...]
Grandma's Boy (1922)
Fred C. Newmeyer
In the sleepy rural town Blossom Bend, a grandmother lives with her beloved grandson, whom she has nurtured and taught since he was a baby... [More...]
Fred C. Newmeyer
In the sleepy rural town Blossom Bend, a grandmother lives with her beloved grandson, whom she has nurtured and taught since he was a baby... [More...]
The Great McGinty (1940)
Preston Sturges
Weary of his exile in a seedy banana republic, a crooked banker is about to kill himself when a friendly barman intervenes and begins to recount his own sad story... [More...]
Preston Sturges
Weary of his exile in a seedy banana republic, a crooked banker is about to kill himself when a friendly barman intervenes and begins to recount his own sad story... [More...]
Gunga Din (1939)
George Stevens
The Northwest Frontier of India, 1880. When contact is lost with a colonial outpost at Tandipur, three sergeants in the British Army are sent to investigate... [More...]
George Stevens
The Northwest Frontier of India, 1880. When contact is lost with a colonial outpost at Tandipur, three sergeants in the British Army are sent to investigate... [More...]
Guys and Dolls (1955)
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
New Yorker Nathan Detroit is struggling to make a dishonest living organising crap games for his gambling-addicted buddies... [More...]
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
New Yorker Nathan Detroit is struggling to make a dishonest living organising crap games for his gambling-addicted buddies... [More...]
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952)
Douglas Sirk
With no living relatives of his own, ageing multi-millionaire Samuel Fulton decides to bestow his entire fortune on the Blaisdell family, the descendents of the only woman he loved... [More...]
Douglas Sirk
With no living relatives of his own, ageing multi-millionaire Samuel Fulton decides to bestow his entire fortune on the Blaisdell family, the descendents of the only woman he loved... [More...]
Hello, Dolly! (1969)
Gene Kelly
In the 1890s, Dolly Levi is the talk of New York, a merry widow who is all too willing to lend her services as a marriage broker, for a modest fee... [More...]
Gene Kelly
In the 1890s, Dolly Levi is the talk of New York, a merry widow who is all too willing to lend her services as a marriage broker, for a modest fee... [More...]
Helpmates (1932)
James Parrott
With his wife away from home, Ollie makes the most of his new-found freedom by hosting a riotous dinner party. This next morning, his house looks like it has been simultaneously struck by an earthquake and a meteor... [More...]
James Parrott
With his wife away from home, Ollie makes the most of his new-found freedom by hosting a riotous dinner party. This next morning, his house looks like it has been simultaneously struck by an earthquake and a meteor... [More...]
Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)
Alexander Hall
Prize fighter Joe Pendleton is fooling about in his private aeroplane when he loses control and crashes into the ground. Just before impact, his soul is snatched from his body by an overly enthusiastic angel, Messenger 7013, and taken to the transit point to the next world... [More...]
Alexander Hall
Prize fighter Joe Pendleton is fooling about in his private aeroplane when he loses control and crashes into the ground. Just before impact, his soul is snatched from his body by an overly enthusiastic angel, Messenger 7013, and taken to the transit point to the next world... [More...]
High Anxiety (1977)
Mel Brooks
Dr Richard H. Thorndyke, an esteemed Harvard psychiatrist, is proud to take up the post of director at the Psychoneurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous... [More...]
Mel Brooks
Dr Richard H. Thorndyke, an esteemed Harvard psychiatrist, is proud to take up the post of director at the Psychoneurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous... [More...]
His Girl Friday (1940)
Howard Hawks
Newspaper editor Walter Burns is known for his ruthlessness and cunning but when he learns that he is about to lose his ex-wife and star reporter Hildy Johnson he surpasses himself... [More...]
Howard Hawks
Newspaper editor Walter Burns is known for his ruthlessness and cunning but when he learns that he is about to lose his ex-wife and star reporter Hildy Johnson he surpasses himself... [More...]
His Kind of Woman (1951)
John Farrow
In Naples, Dan Milner, an unsuccessful gambler, is offered 50,000 dollars if he agrees to undertake a special assignment for a mysterious client... [More...]
John Farrow
In Naples, Dan Milner, an unsuccessful gambler, is offered 50,000 dollars if he agrees to undertake a special assignment for a mysterious client... [More...]
Horse Feathers (1932)
Norman Z. McLeod
When he takes over the position of dean of Huxley College, Professor Quincy Wagstaff decides that academic success is distinctly démodé and declares that the college should work on enhancing its sporting prowess... [More...]
Norman Z. McLeod
When he takes over the position of dean of Huxley College, Professor Quincy Wagstaff decides that academic success is distinctly démodé and declares that the college should work on enhancing its sporting prowess... [More...]
Hot Water (1924)
Fred C. Newmeyer
Harold is the very epitome of the confirmed bachelor - or he is until he runs into an attractive young woman whilst running to his best friend's wedding... [More...]
Fred C. Newmeyer
Harold is the very epitome of the confirmed bachelor - or he is until he runs into an attractive young woman whilst running to his best friend's wedding... [More...]
How to Steal a Million (1966)
William Wyler
Charles Bonnet is one of France's leading art forgers and makes a comfortable living by auctioning off his fake works of art, much to the chagrin of his daughter Nicole, who is certain that one day this scam will be uncovered... [More...]
William Wyler
Charles Bonnet is one of France's leading art forgers and makes a comfortable living by auctioning off his fake works of art, much to the chagrin of his daughter Nicole, who is certain that one day this scam will be uncovered... [More...]
I Married a Witch (1942)
René Clair
During the Salem witch trials of the early 1690s, Massachusetts landowner Jonathan Wooley has an alleged witch, Jennifer, and her father Daniel burned at the stake for witchcraft... [More...]
René Clair
During the Salem witch trials of the early 1690s, Massachusetts landowner Jonathan Wooley has an alleged witch, Jennifer, and her father Daniel burned at the stake for witchcraft... [More...]
I Was a Male War Bride (1949)
Howard Hawks
In the immediate aftermath of WWII, Henri Rochard, an officer in the French secret service, is sent to the German town of Bad Nauheim to track down a lens polisher named Schindler and persuade him to work for the Allies... [More...]
Howard Hawks
In the immediate aftermath of WWII, Henri Rochard, an officer in the French secret service, is sent to the German town of Bad Nauheim to track down a lens polisher named Schindler and persuade him to work for the Allies... [More...]
In the Good Old Summertime (1949)
Robert Z. Leonard
Andrew Larkin is a diligent employee at Oberkugen's music shop in circa 1900 Chicago. He hopes that soon he will be able to earn enough so that he can marry the female pen-friend he writes to almost every day... [More...]
Robert Z. Leonard
Andrew Larkin is a diligent employee at Oberkugen's music shop in circa 1900 Chicago. He hopes that soon he will be able to earn enough so that he can marry the female pen-friend he writes to almost every day... [More...]
Indiscreet (1958)
Stanley Donen
On her return to London, the world-renowned actress Anna Kalman appears disillusioned with love, certain that she will never find a man who will engage both her heart and her intellect... [More...]
Stanley Donen
On her return to London, the world-renowned actress Anna Kalman appears disillusioned with love, certain that she will never find a man who will engage both her heart and her intellect... [More...]
The Invisible Man (1933)
James Whale
One winter's day, a stranger arrives at a small village inn and demands a room. His appearance causes consternation amongst the locals... [More...]
James Whale
One winter's day, a stranger arrives at a small village inn and demands a room. His appearance causes consternation amongst the locals... [More...]
It Happened One Night (1934)
Frank Capra
Wealthy financier Alexander Andrews is so offended by his daughter Ellie's decision to marry the playboy King Westley that he holds her prisoner on his yacht whilst he arranges an annulment... [More...]
Frank Capra
Wealthy financier Alexander Andrews is so offended by his daughter Ellie's decision to marry the playboy King Westley that he holds her prisoner on his yacht whilst he arranges an annulment... [More...]
It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
René Clair
In America in the 1940s, Larry and Sylvia Stevens are preparing to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary when Larry insists on letting the world know of the bizarre turn of events that led to their happy union... [More...]
René Clair
In America in the 1940s, Larry and Sylvia Stevens are preparing to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary when Larry insists on letting the world know of the bizarre turn of events that led to their happy union... [More...]
Kiss Me Kate (1953)
George Sidney
Fred Graham and Cole Porter are discussing their new show, a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and agree that Fred's ex-wife Lilli Vanessi would be perfect for the part of Katharine... [More...]
George Sidney
Fred Graham and Cole Porter are discussing their new show, a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and agree that Fred's ex-wife Lilli Vanessi would be perfect for the part of Katharine... [More...]
Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Billy Wilder
Once his tour of Las Vagas is over, star singer Dino takes to the road and heads for Hollywood, where a film crew anxiously awaits his arrival... [More...]
Billy Wilder
Once his tour of Las Vagas is over, star singer Dino takes to the road and heads for Hollywood, where a film crew anxiously awaits his arrival... [More...]
The Lady Eve (1941)
Preston Sturges
After a year looking for rare species of snakes in the forests of South America, Charles Pike, son of a ludicrously wealthy ale magnate, returns home by cruise ship... [More...]
Preston Sturges
After a year looking for rare species of snakes in the forests of South America, Charles Pike, son of a ludicrously wealthy ale magnate, returns home by cruise ship... [More...]