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Rental > Classics > Comedy: 69 Films to Rent on VHS

 
Devil and Miss Jones, The (1941)
Dir. Sam Wood
Feat. Charles Coburn, Jean Arthur
Tycoon Charles Coburn goes undercover to investigate union activities, and instead falls for shopgirl Jean Arthur. Well–regarded social comedy.
You'll Never Get RichYou'll Never Get Rich (1941)
Dir. Sidney Lanfield
Feat. Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, John Hubbard…
Generally amusing showbiz comedy has Fred Astaire play a star Broadway dancer who helps his boss (Benchley) out of trouble with his wife over a…
Road to Singapore (1940)
Dir. Victor Schertzinger
Feat. Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour
The first of half a dozen 'Road to' films has Bing Crosby and Bob Hope as clowning, crooning rivals vying for the affections of Dorothy Lamour.
Oh! Mr PorterOh! Mr Porter (1937) Aro Favourite
Dir. Marcel Varnel
Feat. Will Hay
One of the best British comedies of the 1930s, this predates Ealing in its winning blend of whimsy, slapstick and inventiveness. Will Hay plays a…
Jacques Tati ShortsJacques Tati Shorts (1936)
Dir. Jacques Tati
Three rare short comedies for those that can't get enough of the French funnyman. Watch your Left! (1936), School for Postmen (1947), and Evening…
Le Crime De Monsieur LangeLe Crime De Monsieur Lange (1935) Recommended
Dir. Jean Renoir
Feat. Rene Lefevre, Florelle , Jules Berry
One of the dir.’s early classics. Rene Leferve rises to newsprint fame as the author of the serial “Arizona Jim” after his boss, a…
She Married Her Boss (1935)
Dir. Gregory La Cava
Feat. Claudette Colbert
Pleasant romantic comedy stars Claudette Colbert, who just may regret her marital decision.
Whole Town's Talking, TheWhole Town's Talking, The (1935)
Dir. John Ford
Feat. Edward G. Robinson, Jean Arthur, Arthur Hohl…
Edward G. Robinson stars in a duel role as a meek office clerk who bares a resemblance to Public Enemy Number One. Entertaining mix of farce and…
Merry Widow, TheMerry Widow, The (1934) Recommended
Dir. Ernst Lubitsch
Feat. Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald
Out of cold–blooded patriotism to his homeland Marshovia, gadabout Maurice Chevalier attempts to seduce millionairess Jeanette MacDonald into…
Devil's Brother, The (1933)
Dir. Hal Roach
Feat. Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy
Laurel and Hardy become fearless highwaymen in 1700s Italy but meet their match in a notorious highwayman. Funny spoof of Auber's operetta.

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