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....
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The Army Game (1959)
5.4/10
Starring: Alfie Bass, Bill Fraser
A colossal success in its day, 'The Army Game' features the humorous shenanigans of a mismatched bunch of National Service conscripts assigned to the... Read more
The Art of Love (1965)
6.3/10
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: James Garner, Dick Van Dyke, Elke Sommer, Angie Dickinson, Ethel Merman, Carl Re...
Having failed to establish himself as a painter in Paris, Paul Sloane (Dick Van Dyke) decides to return home to his wealthy girlfriend, Laurie Gibson... Read more
The Beggar's Opera (1953)
6.2/10
Director: Peter Brook
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Stanley Holloway, Hugh Griffith, Athene Seyler, Dorothy Tutin
Based on the first-ever English musical, written by John Gay, this authentic, cynical satire on 18th century London life boasts glorious sets and outr... Read more
The Bellboy (1960)
6.5/10
Director: Jerry Lewis
Starring: Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle
Jerry Lewis made his acclaimed directorial debut in this rollicking comedy hit. Anything can go wrong - and does - when Lewis Stars as Stanley, a non-... Read more
The Best of Ealing Studios Collection: The Ladykillers / Kind Hearts and Coronets / The Man in the White Suit / The Lavender Hill Mob (1949)
7.6/10
Director: Alexander Mackendrick, Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, Henry Cornelius
Starring: H. Marion Crawford , Michael Gough, Joan Greenwood, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobso...
A Box Set collection from the acclaimed Ealing Studios. 'The Ladykillers' 1955 - This outrageous caper farce stars Alec Guinness as the criminal ma... Read more
The Beverly Hillbillies Collection (1962)
Director: Various
Starring: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer, Nancy Kulp
"The Beverly Hillbillies" is one of the most loved series of all time, bringing back memories of fridgidaires that impressed the neighbours and televi... Read more
The Big Job (1965)
6.5/10
Director: Gerald Thomas
Starring: Dick Emery, Joan Sims, Sylvia Syms, Lance Percival, Sid James
AKA 'What a Carry On: The Big Job'. Sid James gives an unforgettable performance in this witty crime caper as a member of a group of crooks who robbed... Read more
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
7.6/10
Director: Henry Koster
Starring: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven
A delightful comedy starring Cary Grant as a suave angel who comes to Earth to help distraught young bishop David Niven, raise money for a new cathedr... Read more
The Bobo (1967)
5.5/10
Director: Robert Parrish
Starring: Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland, Rossano Brazzi, Adolfo Celi, Hattie Jacques, Kennet...
Peter Sellers is Juan Bautista, a hopeless matador who really wants to be a singer. Trying his luck in Barcelona, he gets a gig at a local hotspot wi... Read more
The Caddy (1953)
6.5/10
Director: Norman Taurog
Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Donna Reed
In this zany farce, Harvey (Jerry Lewis) is a shy but talented pro-golfer who, because he can't face crowds, coaxes his buddy Joe (Dean Martin) into a... Read more