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Comedy Romance

The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two people meet, banter with each other, but despite an attraction obvious to the audience do not become romantically involved because of some internal factor (on the surface, they do not like each other) or an external barrier (one is romantically involved with another person, for instance). At some point, after various comic scenes, they are parted for some reason. One partner or the other then realises that they are perfect for each other, and (often after some spectacular effort, sometimes termed the Grand Gesture, and/or incredible coincidence) they meet again, they declare undying love for each other, and disappear off into the sunset together. Of course, there are innumerable variations on this basic plotline. It is not even essential for the two lead characters to end up in each other's arms: "My Best Friend's Wedding" (pictured) is a good example. Only "Romantic Comedies" can be scrolled below. "Romance", "Romantic Dramas" or "Romantic Classics" sections may also prove fruitful.

Paris When it Sizzles (1963)

6.4/10
Director: Richard Quine
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward, William Holden

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden sizzle, too, in this breezy romantic bon bon, as a screenwriter and his secretary act out film situations in an atte... Read more

4 for Texas (1963)

5.6/10
Director: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg, Ursula Andress, Charles Bronson, Victo...

Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin play wily business rivals in this Wild West lark of gambling and romance. It's '4 for Texas' as the two stars, joined by... Read more

An Autumn Afternoon (1962)

8.2/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Starring: Chishu Ryu, Mariko Okada, Shima Iwashita, Shin-Ichiro Mikami, Keiji Sada

One of the world's most celebrated filmmakers, Yasujiro Ozu, observes the tangled relationships of Japanese families with an amazing blend of intimacy... Read more

Come September (1961)

7.1/10
Director: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Walter Slezak

This colourful romantic comedy stars Rock Hudson as an American businessman who arrives early for his annual September stay at his Italian villa and i... Read more

Gold Cinema Collection: The League of Gentlemen / The Million Pound Note / Genevieve (1960)

Director: Basil Dearden, Henry Cornelius, Ronald Neame
Starring: Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Richard Attenborough, Gregory Peck, Joyce Grenfell,...

'The League of Gentlemen' (1960) After a forcible 'retirement', Colonel Hyde is bitter about his country's ingratitude. He steals classified informat... Read more

A Breath of Scandal (1960)

5.5/10
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, John Gavin, Angela Lansbury

It's 1907 in Vienna, the "City of the Waltz." Beautiful Sophia Loren is the Austrian princess who, despite her exile from the familial estate for "sca... Read more

It Started in Naples (1960)

6.3/10
Director: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica

The magnetic screen team of Clark Gable and Sophia Loren strikes romantic sparks in this comedy romp set amid the beautiful city of Naples and the Isl... Read more

Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (1958)

6/10
Director: Leo McCarey
Starring: Jack Carson, Joan Collins, Joanne Woodward, Paul Newman

This diverting romantic comedy centers on the deteriorating relationship of Harry and Grace Bannerman (Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward). While Harry is e... Read more

Une Parisienne (1958)

Director: Michel Boisrond
Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Charles Boyer, Henri Vidal

Brigitte Bardot is the daughter of the French Premier, and married to Henri Vidal, his chief aide. When Vidal shows signs of infidelity, Bardot fights... Read more

Tammy and the Bachelor / Tammy Tell Me True / Tammy and the Doctor (1957)

Director: Joseph Pevney, Harry Keller
Starring: Beulah Bondi, Charles Drake, Debbie Reynolds, Fay Wray, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Fo...

'Tammy and the Bachelor' is the first entry in the 'Tammy' series and stars Debbie Reynolds as the ever-cute and perky country gal, here falling in lo... Read more