Film Index
American cinema: Comedy
History of the World: Part I (1981)
Mel Brooks
Man has barely grown accustomed to walking upright before he invents fire, marriage, art and music. Then his problems really begin.....
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Mel Brooks
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Garth Jennings
Englishman Arthur Dent is none too happy when he wakes up one morning to find that his house is about to be demolished by a fleet of bulldozers...
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Garth Jennings
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...
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Norman Z. McLeod
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...
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Fred C. Newmeyer
House (1986)
Steve Miner
Roger Cobb is an author who is afflicted with a severe attack of writer's block in the wake of a quick succession of personal calamities...
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Steve Miner
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...]
If You Could Only Cook (1935)
William A. Seiter
Jim Buchanan, the well-heeled director of a large car manufacturing company, is about to get married to a society woman for whom he has no real affection... [More...]
William A. Seiter
Jim Buchanan, the well-heeled director of a large car manufacturing company, is about to get married to a society woman for whom he has no real affection... [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...]
Irene (1940)
Herbert Wilcox
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare is measuring chairs for the socialite Mrs Vincent when she meets Don Marshall, a wealthy playboy... [More...]
Herbert Wilcox
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare is measuring chairs for the socialite Mrs Vincent when she meets Don Marshall, a wealthy playboy... [More...]
Irma la Douce (1963)
Billy Wilder
The rue Casanova offers rich pickings for Parisian prostitutes, especially Irma la Douce, who never fails to extort a little extra from her clients... [More...]
Billy Wilder
The rue Casanova offers rich pickings for Parisian prostitutes, especially Irma la Douce, who never fails to extort a little extra from her clients... [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...]
Jitterbugs (1943)
Malcolm St. Clair
Stan and Ollie are an itinerant two-man jazz band. On the way to their next venue, their car runs out of petrol in the middle of nowhere... [More...]
Malcolm St. Clair
Stan and Ollie are an itinerant two-man jazz band. On the way to their next venue, their car runs out of petrol in the middle of nowhere... [More...]
Just Visiting (2001)
Jean-Marie Poiré
During the One Hundred Years War, the French Duke Thibault de Malfète travels to England to marry his beloved Princess Rosalind... [More...]
Jean-Marie Poiré
During the One Hundred Years War, the French Duke Thibault de Malfète travels to England to marry his beloved Princess Rosalind... [More...]
The Kid from Brooklyn (1946)
Norman Z. McLeod
Burleigh Sullivan is a shy but ambitious milkman from the Brooklyn district of New York. When his horse goes into labour on the public highway, he turns to nightclub singer Polly Pringle for help in calling an ambulance... [More...]
Norman Z. McLeod
Burleigh Sullivan is a shy but ambitious milkman from the Brooklyn district of New York. When his horse goes into labour on the public highway, he turns to nightclub singer Polly Pringle for help in calling an ambulance... [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...]
Krampus (2015)
Michael Dougherty
Christmas is still a few days away but already the familiar wet blanket of Yuletide misery has descended on the Engel household, as comforting as a soggy weekend in a crocodile-infested swamp... [More...]
Michael Dougherty
Christmas is still a few days away but already the familiar wet blanket of Yuletide misery has descended on the Engel household, as comforting as a soggy weekend in a crocodile-infested swamp... [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...]
Let's Make Love (1960)
George Cukor
Jean-Marc Clement is one of the wealthiest men in America, as famous for his extravagant lifestyle as he is for his shrewd business acumen... [More...]
George Cukor
Jean-Marc Clement is one of the wealthiest men in America, as famous for his extravagant lifestyle as he is for his shrewd business acumen... [More...]
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Frank Oz
Mr Mushnik is the owner of a far from thriving florist shop in Skid Row, a less than salubrious district of New York. He tyrannises his two employees, Seymour Krelborn and Audrey Fulquard, but knows he is heading for ruin... [More...]
Frank Oz
Mr Mushnik is the owner of a far from thriving florist shop in Skid Row, a less than salubrious district of New York. He tyrannises his two employees, Seymour Krelborn and Audrey Fulquard, but knows he is heading for ruin... [More...]
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
Roger Corman
Gravis Mushnick is the mean-spirited owner of a cheap florist's shop in Skid Row, New York. He has two assistants, the simple-minded Audrey and the inept Seymour, but even with their combined efforts he has difficulty attracting customers... [More...]
Roger Corman
Gravis Mushnick is the mean-spirited owner of a cheap florist's shop in Skid Row, New York. He has two assistants, the simple-minded Audrey and the inept Seymour, but even with their combined efforts he has difficulty attracting customers... [More...]
Love and Death (1975)
Woody Allen
A condemned man, about to be executed for a crime he did not commit, Boris Grushenko looks back on his short life, conscious that Death is even now beating a path in his direction... [More...]
Woody Allen
A condemned man, about to be executed for a crime he did not commit, Boris Grushenko looks back on his short life, conscious that Death is even now beating a path in his direction... [More...]
Love Happy (1949)
David Miller
Harpo, a likeable tramp, steals food from a grocery store to feed himself and a troupe of impoverished singers and dancers who are rehearsing their next musical production... [More...]
David Miller
Harpo, a likeable tramp, steals food from a grocery store to feed himself and a troupe of impoverished singers and dancers who are rehearsing their next musical production... [More...]
Lover Come Back (1961)
Delbert Mann
Carol Templeton works for a New York advertising agency and prides herself on the honesty and professionalism with which she conducts her business... [More...]
Delbert Mann
Carol Templeton works for a New York advertising agency and prides herself on the honesty and professionalism with which she conducts her business... [More...]
The Mad Miss Manton (1938)
Leigh Jason
Early one morning, Manhattan debutante Melsa Manton is out walking her dogs when she sees a playboy acquaintance, Ronnie Belden, run out of a house belonging to the wealthy financier George Lane... [More...]
Leigh Jason
Early one morning, Manhattan debutante Melsa Manton is out walking her dogs when she sees a playboy acquaintance, Ronnie Belden, run out of a house belonging to the wealthy financier George Lane... [More...]