Classic Comedy
Classic Comedies in Alice's mind are those prior to 1965. All those great old movies that you may have grown up with are here for your discovery or re-discovery. Comedy Films made prior to 1926 are best found by scrolling "Silent Films". Contempory Comedies (post 1965) are best found scrolling "Comedy ". They don't make em' like they used to....
Rght: Lobbycard for "Bringing Up Baby".
Ninotchka (1939)
8/10
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Starring: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi
A sparkling comic treat, boasting witty dialogue co-written by Billy Wilder and expert direction by Ernst Lubitsch, features a shining performance fro... Read more
Leon Errol Two-Reeler Comedy Collection (1938)
Starring: Leon Errol
Australian-born comedian Leon Errol was perhaps best known for his two-reelers produced at RKO during the 1930s and 40s. In these very enjoyable light... Read more
Good Morning Boys / Hey! Hey! Hey! (1938)
Director: Marcel Varnel
Starring: Charles Hawtrey, Lilli Palmer, Will Hay
In 1937's Good Morning Boys Will Hay plays the pompous but ill-qualified headmaster of St Michael's, Dr Benjamin Twist, who befuddles his class with m... Read more
The Shirley Temple Collection: Volume 2 (1938)
Starring: Shirley Temple
These original short films all feature Shirley Temple and illustrate perfectly why she was the biggest child star of the 1930s. 'Polly Tix In Washingt... Read more
Pygmalion (1938)
7.9/10
Director: Anthony Asquith, Leslie Howard
Starring: Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson
George Bernard Shaw wrote the Academy Award-winning screenplay for this adaptation of his comedy which later became 'My Fair Lady'. Leslie Howard is P... Read more
Room Service / At the Circus (1938)
Director: Edward Buzzell, William A Seiter
Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Lucille Ball, Ann Miller, Eve Arden, Marga...
The Marx Bros. appear back to back in this hilarious twofer! "Room Service" - A cash-strapped theatrical troupe reasons no one would bounce a sick man... Read more
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
8/10
Director: Howard Hawks
Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Charlie Ruggles
One of the funniest movies from Hollywood, a classic. Katharine Hepburn is the madcap heiress with her pet leopard 'Baby', who falls for an absent-min... Read more
Holiday (1938)
7.8/10
Director: George Cukor
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan
Based on Philip Barry's Broadway play, 'Holiday' is stylishly directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor. This classic film stars Katharine Hepburn and Car... Read more
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)
7.1/10
Director: Allan Dwan
Starring: Shirley Temple, Randolph Scott, Jack Haley
It's not really based on the classic story, but this tale of a child becoming a radio star is a must see for all Shirley Temple fans. Read more
You Can't Take It With You (1938)
8/10
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart
James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Lionel Barrymore star in this 1938 Academy Award winning nutty comedy. Based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss... Read more