List of comedy films of the 1920s explained

A list of comedy films released in the 1920s.

Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/Notes
1920
One WeekEdward F. Cline, Buster KeatonBuster Keaton, Sybil SeelyShort film
Easy to GetWalter EdwardsMarguerite Clark and Harrison FordUnited States
The Life of the PartyJoseph HenaberyRoscoe "Fatty" ArbuckleUnited States
PollyannaPaul PowellMary PickfordUnited States
The Round UpGeorge MelfordRoscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Wallace BeeryUnited States
The SapheadHerbert Blaché, Winchell SmithBuster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker, Irving Cummings, Carol HollowayUnited States
SudsMary PickfordUnited States
The GarageRoscoe "Fatty" ArbuckleRoscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Molly MaloneUnited StatesShort film
Convict 13Buster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
The ScarecrowBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts, Joe KeatonUnited StatesShort film
NeighborsBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
The FlapperAlan CroslandOlive Thomas, William P. Carleton, Theodore Westman Jr., Warren CookUnited States
1921
A Lucky DogJess RobbinsStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
Now or NeverHal Roach and Fred C. NewmeyerUnited States
The Idle ClassCharlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman and Mack SwainUnited States
The GoatBuster Keaton and Malcolm St. ClairBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Malcolm St. Clair, Edward F. Cline and Jean C. HavezUnited States Short film
Among Those PresentFred C. NewmeyerHarold Lloyd and Mildred DavisUnited States
Brewster's MillionsJoseph HenaberyFatty ArbuckleUnited States
Crazy to MarryJames CruzeFatty ArbuckleUnited States
The Dollar a Year ManJames CruzeFatty ArbuckleUnited States
Eden and ReturnWilliam A. SeiterDoris May, Emmett King, and Margaret LivingstonUnited States
The Fast Freight (Freight Prepaid or Via Fast Freight)James CruzeFatty ArbuckleUnited States
Gasoline GusJames CruzeFatty ArbuckleUnited States
The Girl in the TaxiLloyd IngrahamFlora Parker DeHaven, Carter DeHaven, King Baggot, Grace Cunard, and Otis HarlanUnited States
Keeping up with LizzieUnited States
The KidCharlie Chaplin and Jackie CooganUnited States
Leap YearRoscoe Arbuckle and James CruzeFatty ArbuckleUnited States
A Sailor-Made ManFred NewmeyerHarold LloydUnited States
The Traveling SalesmanJoseph HenaberyFatty ArbuckleUnited States
Humor RiskDick SmithChico Marx, Groucho Marx. Harpo Marx, and Zeppo MarxUnited States
The Haunted HouseBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
Hard LuckBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
The High SignBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Bartine Burkett, Joe Roberts, Charles DoretyUnited StatesShort film
The PlayhouseBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster KeatonUnited StatesShort film
The BoatBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Sybil SeelyUnited StatesShort film
1922
CopsEdward F. Cline and Buster KeatonBuster KeatonUnited States Short film
Mixed NutsJames Parrott and Robin WilliamsonStan LaurelUnited States
Glad BagsUnited States
Our Gang Charley Chase, Robert F. McGowan, Tom McNamara, and Fred NewmeyerErnest Morrison, John Hatton, Anna Mae Bilson, Jackie Condon, and Mickey DanielsUnited States Short film
Pay DayCharlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinUnited States
Doctor JackFred NewmeyerHarold LloydUnited States
Don't Get PersonalClarence G. BadgerMarie Prevost, George Nichols and Daisy JeffersonUnited States
Gay and DevilishWilliam A. SeiterDoris May, Cullen Landis and Otis HarlanUnited States
Grandma's BoyFred C. NewmeyerHarold LloydUnited States
The Ladder JinxUnited States
Red Hot RomanceVictor FlemingBasil SydneyUnited States
Up and at 'EmWilliam A. SeiterDoris May, Hallam Cooley, and J. Herbert FrankUnited States
The PalefaceBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
My Wife's RelationsBuster KeatonBuster Keaton, Kate Price, Wheezer Dell, Joe Roberts, Harry Madison, Tom Wilson, Monte CollinsUnited StatesShort film
The BlacksmithBuster Keaton, Malcolm St. ClairBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
The Frozen NorthBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts, Freeman WoodUnited StatesShort film
The Electric HouseBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe RobertsUnited StatesShort film
Day DreamsBuster Keaton, Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton, Renée Adorée, Joe Roberts, Joe KeatonUnited StatesShort film
1923
One Exciting EveningBilly WestBilly WestUnited States
The BalloonaticBuster Keaton and Edward F. ClineBuster KeatonUnited States
Dogs of WarRobert F. McGowanJoe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Jack Davis, Allen Hoskins, Mary Kornman, and Ernie MorrisonUnited States
Gas and AirScott PembrokeStan LaurelUnited States
Kill or CureScott PembrokeStan LaurelUnited States
The Love NestEdward F. Cline and Buster KeatonBuster KeatonUnited States
The Pilgrim (1923 film)Charlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin and Edna PurvianceUnited States
A Powder RomanceUnited States
Puritan PassionsFrank TuttleGlenn Hunter, Mary Astor, and Osgood PerkinsUnited States Comedy horror
The Brass BottleMaurice TourneurUnited States
The Near LadyHerbert BlachéGladys Walton, Jerry Gendron, Hank Mann, Kate Price, Otis Harlan and Florence Drew.United States
Our HospitalityBuster Keaton and John G. BlystoneBuster KeatonUnited States
Safety Last!Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam TaylorHarold LloydUnited States
Souls for SaleRupert HughesEleanor Boardman, United States
Three AgesBuster Keaton and Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton and Wallace BeeryUnited States
Why Worry?Fred Newmeyer and Sam TaylorHarold LloydUnited States
1924
Girl ShyFred C. Newmeyer and Sam TaylorHarold LloydUnited States
Mother, Mother, Mother Pin a Rose on MeDave FleischerUnited States
Portage DueUnited States
HappinessKing VidorLaurette TaylorUnited States
Hot WaterHarold LloydUnited States
The Last Man on EarthJohn G. BlystoneEarle FoxeUnited States
Lover's LanePhil RosenRobert Ellis and Gertrude Olmstead.United States
The NavigatorBuster Keaton and Donald CrispBuster KeatonUnited States
Sherlock Jr.Buster KeatonBuster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, and Ward CraneUnited States
1925
The MonsterRoland WestLon Chaney and Johnny ArthurUnited States Comedy horror
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. PrydeScott Pembroke and Joe RockStan LaurelUnited States Comedy horror
The EagleClarence BrownRudolph Valentino, Vilma Bánky, and Louise DresserUnited States
The FreshmanFred C. Newmeyer and Sam TaylorHarold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Benedict, and James Anderson.United States
The Gold RushCharlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman, and Malcolm Waite.United States
Seven ChancesBuster KeatonBuster Keaton, T. Roy Barnes, Snitz Edwards, Ruth DwyerUnited States
Go WestBuster KeatonBuster Keaton, Howard Truesdale, Kathleen MyersUnited States
1926
My Old Kentucky HomeDave FleischerUnited States
The BatRoland WestJack Pickford and Louise FazendaUnited States Comedy horror
For Heaven's SakeSam TaylorHarold LloydUnited States
The Strong ManHarry LangdonUnited States
Tramp, Tramp, TrampHarry EdwardsHarry Langdon and Joan CrawfordUnited States
TartuffeF. W. MurnauEmil Jannings and Werner KraussGermany
The GeneralBuster Keaton and Clyde BruckmanBuster Keaton and Marion MackUnited States
Battling ButlerBuster KeatonBuster Keaton, Snitz Edwards, Sally O'NeilUnited States
1927
Do Detectives Think?Fred GuiolStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
Hats OffHal YatesStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
Love 'em and WeepFred GuiolMae Busch, Stan Laurel and James FinlaysonUnited States
The Student Prince in Old HeidelbergErnst LubitschRamón Novarro, Norma Shearer, and Philippe De LacyUnited States Comedy drama
The Cat and the CanaryPaul LeniLaura La Plante, Forrest Stanley, and Creighton HaleUnited States Comedy horror
The GorillaAlfred SantellCharles Murray, Fred Kelsey and Walter PidgeonUnited States Comedy horror
His First FlameHarry EdwardsHarry Langdon, Natalie Kingston, Ruth Hiatt, and Vernon DentUnited States
The Kid BrotherTed Wilde, J.A. Howe (co-director), Harold Lloyd (uncredited), andLewis Milestone (uncredited)Harold LloydUnited States
Long PantsFrank CapraHarry LangdonUnited States
Three's a CrowdHarry LangdonHarry Langdon, Gladys McConnell, Cornelius Keefe and Arthur ThalassoUnited States
CollegeBuster Keaton, James W. HorneBuster Keaton, Anne CornwallUnited States
ItClarence G. BadgerClara Bow, Antonio Moreno, William AustinUnited States
1928
The Gallopin' GauchoUb IwerksWalt DisneyUnited States
Pass the GravyFred GuiolMax Davidson, Gene Morgan, Spec O'Donnell, Martha Sleeper, and Bert SprotteUnited States
Plane CrazyWalt Disney and Ub IwerksWalt DisneyUnited States
Steamboat WillieWalt Disney and Ub IwerksWalt DisneyUnited States
Two TarsJames ParrottStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
You're Darn Tootin'E. L. KennedyStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
The ChaserUnited States
The CircusCharlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy, Harry Crocker, George Davis and Henry BergmanUnited States
A Girl in Every PortHoward HawksVictor McLaglen, Robert Armstrong, and Louise BrooksUnited States
The Matinee IdolFrank CapraBessie Love and Johnnie WalkerUnited States
Show PeopleKing VidorUnited States
SpeedyTed WildeHarold LloydUnited States
Steamboat Bill Jr.Buster Keaton, Charles ReisnerBuster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Tom McGuire, Marion ByronUnited States
The CameramanBuster Keaton, Edward SedgwickBuster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold GoodwinUnited States
The Baby CycloneA. Edward SutherlandLew Cody, Aileen Pringle, Robert Armstrong, Gwen LeeUnited States
1929
Big BusinessJames W. Horne and Leo McCareyStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
The CocoanutsRobert Florey and Joseph SantleyGroucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx,

Zeppo Marx, Mary Eaton, Oscar Shaw, Margaret Dumont and Kay Francis

United States
The Hollywood Revue of 1929Charles ReisnerConrad Nagel and Jack BennyUnited States
Jazz HeavenMelville BrownSally O'Neil, Johnny Mack Brown, and Clyde CookUnited States
LambchopsMurray RothBurns & AllenUnited States
Navy BluesClarence BrownWilliam Haines and Anita PageUnited States
Rio RitaLuther ReedBebe Daniels, John Boles, Bert Wheeler, and Robert WoolseyUnited States
Street GirlWesley RugglesBetty Compson, John Harron and Jack OakieUnited States
Tanned LegsMarshall NeilanAnn Pennington, Arthur Lake, June Clyde, Dorothy Revier, Sally Blane and Albert GranUnited States
Unaccustomed As We AreLewis R. Foster and Hal RoachStan Laurel and Oliver HardyUnited States
The Vagabond LoverMarshall NeilanRudy Vallee, Sally Blane, Marie Dressler, and Charles SellonUnited States
The Very IdeaFrank Craven and Richard RossonSally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Allen Kearns, Doris Eaton and Frank CravenUnited States
Welcome DangerClyde BruckmanHarold LloydUnited States
The Wild PartyDorothy ArznerClara Bow and Fredric MarchUnited States
Words and MusicJames TinlingLois Moran, Helen Twelvetrees, and Frank AlbertsonUnited States
Spite MarriageBuster Keaton, Edward SedgwickBuster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward EarleUnited States

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "List of comedy films of the 1920s".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.