List of comedy films of the 1930s explained

A list of comedy films released in the 1930s.

Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/Notes
1930
Animal CrackersVictor HeermanGroucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico MarxUnited States
BratsJames ParrottStan Laurel, Oliver HardyUnited States Short Film
The Cat CreepsRupert JulianHelen Twelvetrees, Raymond Hackett, Neil HamiltonUnited States Comedy horror
Check and Double CheckMelville W. BrownFreeman F. Gosden, Charles J. Correll, Sue CarolUnited States
The CuckoosPaul SloaneBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
DixianaLuther ReedBebe Daniels, Everett Marshall, Bert WheelerUnited States
Feet FirstClyde BruckmanHarold Lloyd, Barbara Kent, Robert McWadeUnited States
Half Shot at SunrisePaul SloaneBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
He Knew WomenHugh HerbertLowell Sherman, Alice Joyce, David MannersUnited States
Hook, Line and SinkerEdward F. ClineBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
LeatherneckingEdward F. ClineIrene Dunne, Ken Murray, Louise FazendaUnited States
Lovin' the LadiesMelville W. BrownRichard Dix, Lois Wilson, Allen KearnsUnited States
One Way OutUnited States Short Film
Queen HighFred C. NewmeyerCharles Ruggles, Frank Morgan, Ginger RogersUnited States
The Rogue SongLawrence Tibbett, Catherine Dale Owen, Nance O'NeilUnited States
The Runaway BrideDonald CrispMary Astor, Lloyd Hughes, Paul HurstUnited States
She's My WeaknessMelville W. BrownArthur Lake, Sue Carol, William Collier Sr.United States
Shivering ShakespeareAnthony MackNorman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Allen Hoskins, Bobby Hutchins, and Mary Ann JacksonUnited States Short Film
Sin Takes a HolidayPaul L. SteinConstance Bennett, Kenneth MacKenna, Basil RathboneUnited States
Teacher's PetRobert F. McGowanJackie Cooper as Jackie

Matthew Beard as Hercules

Norman Chaney as Chubby

Dorothy DeBorba as Dorothy

Allen Hoskins as Farina

Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer

Mary Ann Jackson as Mary Ann

Buddy McDonald as Buddy

United States Short Film
Whoopee!Thornton FreelandEddie Cantor, Ethel Shutta, Paul GregoryUnited States
1931
Bachelor ApartmentLowell ShermanLowell Sherman, Mae Murray, Irene DunneUnited States
Beau HunksJames W. HorneStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James W. HorneUnited States Short Film
The Big ShotRalph MurphyEddie Quillan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Mary NolanUnited States
Caught PlasteredWilliam SeiterBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
Chickens Come HomeJames W. HorneStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae BuschUnited States Short Film
City LightsCharlie ChaplinCharles Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence LeeUnited States
Cracked NutsEdward F. ClineBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
Ever Since EveUnited States
Everything's RosieClyde BruckmanRobert Woolsey, Anita Louise, John DarrowUnited States
Fanny Foley HerselfMelville W. BrownEdna May Oliver, Hobart Bosworth, Florence RobertsUnited States
The Front PageLewis MilestoneAdolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Mary BrianUnited States
Girls Demand ExcitementSeymour FelixVirginia Cherrill, John Wayne, Marguerite ChurchillUnited States
HelpmatesJames ParrottUnited States Short Film
The House That Shadows BuiltGroucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico MarxUnited States Short Film
High StakesLowell ShermanLowell Sherman, Mae Murray, Karen MorleyUnited States
Laugh and Get RichGregory La CavaEdna May Oliver, Hugh Herbert, Dorothy LeeUnited States
Lonely WivesRussell MackEdward Everett Horton, Esther Ralston, Laura La PlanteUnited States
Monkey BusinessNorman Z. McLeodGroucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico MarxUnited States
Our WifeJames W. HorneStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James FinlaysonUnited States Short Film
Peach O'RenoWilliam A. SeiterBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
Platinum BlondeFrank R. CapraJean Harlow, Loretta Young, Robert WilliamsUnited States
The Royal BedLowell ShermanLowell Sherman, Mary Astor, Anthony BushellUnited States
The RunaroundWilliam James CraftGeoffrey Kerr, Mary Brian, Johnny HinesUnited States
SweepstakesEddie Quillan, Lew Cody, James GleasonUnited States
The Tip-OffAlbert S. RogellEddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong, Ginger RogersUnited States
Too Many CooksWilliam A. SeiterBert Wheeler, Dorothy Lee, Roscoe AtesUnited States
White ShouldersMelville W. BrownMary Astor, Jack Holt, Ricardo CortezUnited States
1932
The Animal KingdomAnn Harding, Leslie Howard, Myrna LoyUnited States
County HospitalJames ParrottStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Billy GilbertUnited States Short Film
The DentistLeslie PearceW.C. Fields, Marjorie Kane, Arnold GrayUnited States Short Film
Doctor XMichael CurtizLionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Lee TracyUnited StatesComedy horror[1]
Girl CrazyWilliam A. SeiterBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy LeeUnited States
The Half-Naked TruthGregory La CavaLupe Vélez, Lee Tracy, Eugene PalletteUnited States
Hold 'Em JailNorman TaurogBert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May OliverUnited States
The Hollywood HandicapMarion Byron, Anita Stewart, Bert WheelerUnited States Short Film
Horse FeathersNorman Z. McLeodGroucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo MarxUnited States
Ladies of the JuryLowell ShermanEdna May Oliver, Jill Esmond, Ken MurrayUnited States
Lady with a PastEdward H. GriffithConstance Bennett, Ben Lyon, David MannersUnited States
Little Orphan AnnieJohn S. RobertsonMitzi Green, Buster Phelps, May RobsonUnited States
Love Me TonightRouben MamoulianMaurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Charles RugglesUnited States
Movie CrazyClyde BruckmanHarold Lloyd, Constance Cummings, Kenneth ThomsonUnited States
The Music BoxJames ParrottStan Laurel, Oliver HardyUnited States Short Film
The Old Dark HouseJames WhaleBoris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles LaughtonUnited States Comedy horror
The Penguin Pool MurderGeorge ArchainbaudEdna May Oliver, Robert Armstrong, James GleasonUnited States Comedy mystery
Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmAlfred SantellMarian Nixon, Ralph Bellamy, Mae MarshUnited States Comedy drama
Running HollywoodCharles 'Buddy' Rogers, Arthur Lake, Sally BlaneUnited States Short Film
A Successful CalamityJohn G. AdolfiGeorge Arliss, Mary Astor, Evalyn KnappUnited States Comedy drama
That's My BoyRoy William NeillRichard Cromwell, Dorothy Jordan, Mae MarshUnited States
This Is the NightFrank TuttleRoland Young, Thelma Todd, Cary GrantUnited States
Trouble in ParadiseErnst LubitschMiriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert MarshallUnited States
The Voice of Hollywood No, 13United States Short Film
A Woman CommandsPaul L. SteinPola Negri, Roland Young, Basil RathboneUnited States
1933
Aggie Appleby Maker of MenUnited States
The Barber ShopUnited States Short Film
Bed of RosesUnited States
Blind AdventureUnited States comedy-drama
BombshellUnited States
Busy BodiesStan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dick Gilbert, Charlie HallUnited States Short Film
Christopher BeanUnited States
Dinner at EightUnited States
DiplomaniacsUnited States
Duck SoupUnited States
The Fatal Glass of BeerUnited States Short Film
Flying Down to RioUnited States musical comedy
Goldie Gets AlongUnited States comedy-drama
Goodbye LoveUnited States
HappyUnited Kingdom musical comedy
His Private SecretaryUnited States
International HouseUnited States
It's Great to Be AliveUnited States
I'm No AngelUnited States
Melody CruiseUnited States romantic comedy
The Midnight PatrolUnited States Short Film
Our BettersUnited States
Professional SweetheartUnited States romantic comedy
Rafter RomanceUnited States romantic comedy
Sailor Be GoodUnited States
She Done Him WrongUnited States
So this is AfricaUnited States
Sons of the DesertUnited States
TopazeUnited States comedy-drama
Twice TwoUnited States Short Film
1934
The Affairs of CelliniUnited States
Babes in ToylandUnited States
Bachelor BaitUnited States
By Your LeaveUnited States
The Cat's-PawUnited States
Cockeyed CavaliersUnited States
The Dover RoadUnited States romantic comedy
Down to Their Last YachtUnited States
The Gay DivorceeUnited States romantic musical comedy
Going Bye ByeUnited States Short Film
Hips, Hips, Hooray!United States
It Happened One NightUnited States
It's a GiftUnited States
Kentucky KernelsUnited States
Lightning Strikes TwiceUnited States
The Meanest Gal in TownUnited States
Odor in the CourtUnited States Short Film
Punch DrunksUnited States Short Film
The Richest Girl in the WorldUnited States
Sing and Like ItUnited States
Strictly DynamiteUnited States comedy-drama
The Thin ManUnited States
Tit for TatUnited States Short Film
We're Rich AgainUnited States
Woman HatersUnited States Short Film
1935
Another FaceUnited States comedy-drama
Boys Will Be Boys
Captain HurricaneUnited States comedy-drama
Dandy DickUnited Kingdom
Enchanted AprilUnited States comedy-drama
The Farmer Takes a WifeUnited States
The Ghost Goes WestUnited Kingdom
Hi, Gaucho!United States
His Family TreeUnited States
Hooray for LoveUnited States musical comedy
Hot TipUnited States musical comedy
I Dream Too MuchUnited States romantic comedy
In PersonUnited States romantic comedy
LaddieUnited States comedy-drama
Man on the Flying TrapezeUnited States
A Night at the OperaUnited States
The NitwitsUnited States
Paradise CanyonUnited States
Pop Goes the EaselUnited States Short Film
The RainmakersUnited States
Romance in ManhattanUnited States romantic comedy
Ruggles of Red GapUnited States
Star of MidnightUnited States comedy mystery
Thicker than WaterUnited States Short Film
To Beat the BandUnited States comedy mystery
Top HatUnited States
1936
The Bride Walks OutUnited States romantic comedy
Bunker BeanUnited States romantic comedy
Dancing PirateUnited States musical comedy
The Ex-Mrs. BradfordUnited States comedy-mystery
The Farmer in the DellUnited States musical comedy
Follow the FleetUnited States musical comedy
Good Morning, Boys United Kingdom
Libeled LadyUnited States
Love on a BetUnited States romantic comedy
Make Way for a LadyUnited States romantic comedy
The Milky WayUnited States
Modern TimesUnited States
Movie ManiacsUnited States Short Film
Mr. Deeds Goes to TownUnited States
Mummy's BoysUnited States
My Man GodfreyUnited States
Silly BilliesUnited States
Smartest Girl in TownUnited States
Swing TimeUnited States musical comedy
Sylvia ScarlettUnited States romantic comedy
Theodora Goes WildUnited States
Walking on AirUnited States
Wife vs. SecretaryUnited States
1937
All Over TownUnited States
The Awful TruthUnited States
The Big ShotUnited States
Breakfast for TwoUnited States
A Damsel in DistressUnited States
A Day at the RacesUnited States
Don't Tell the WifeUnited States
Double WeddingUnited States
Fight for Your LadyUnited States
Fit for a KingUnited States
Forty Naughty GirlsUnited States
HideawayUnited States
High FlyersUnited States
History Is Made At NightUnited States
Hitting a New HighUnited States
Keep FitUnited Kingdom
The King and the Chorus GirlUnited States
The Life of the PartyUnited States
Make a WishUnited States
Meet the MissusUnited States
Music for MadameUnited States
New Faces of 1937United States musical comedy
Nothing SacredUnited States
Oh, Mr Porter!United Kingdom
On Again-Off AgainUnited States musical comedy
Quick MoneyUnited States musical comedy
Riding on AirUnited States
Shall We DanceUnited States
She's Got EverythingUnited States
Super-SleuthUnited States
That Girl from ParisUnited States musical comedy
There Goes My GirlUnited States
There Goes the GroomUnited States
They Wanted to MarryUnited States romantic comedy
Too Many WivesUnited States romantic comedy
TopperUnited States
Way Out WestUnited States
We're on the JuryUnited States
When's Your Birthday?United States
Wise GirlUnited States
You Can't Beat LoveUnited States
1938
The Affairs of AnnabelUnited States
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseUnited States
Annabel Takes a TourUnited States
Ask A PolicemanUnited Kingdom
Blond CheatUnited States
Bringing Up BabyUnited States
CarefreeUnited States musical comedy
Crashing HollywoodUnited States
The Divorce of Lady XUnited Kingdom
Everybody's Doing ItUnited States
Go Chase YourselfUnited States
Having Wonderful TimeUnited States romantic comedy
It's in the AirUnited Kingdom
Joy of LivingUnited States
Love Finds Andy HardyUnited States
The Mad Miss MantonUnited States
Maid's Night OutUnited States
Mr. Doodle Kicks OffUnited States
Next Time I MarryUnited States
Night SpotUnited States
Old Bones of the RiverUnited Kingdom
Peck's Bad Boy with the CircusUnited Kingdom
Professor BewareUnited States
PygmalionUnited Kingdom
Radio City RevelsUnited States musical comedy
Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmUnited States Comedy drama
Room ServiceUnited States
A Slight Case of MurderUnited States
Termites of 1938United States Short Film
This Marriage BusinessUnited States
Vivacious LadyUnited States
You Can't Take It with YouUnited States
1939
At the CircusUnited States
Bachelor MotherUnited States
The Cat and the CanaryUnited States Comedy horror
The Cowboy QuarterbackUnited States
Dancing Co-EdUnited States
East Side of HeavenUnited States
Escape to ParadiseUnited States musical comedy
Fifth Avenue GirlUnited States
The Flying DeucesUnited States
The Girl from MexicoUnited States
HonoluluUnited States
It's a Wonderful WorldUnited States
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonUnited States
NinotchkaUnited States
Topper Takes a TripUnited States
Trouble BrewingUnited Kingdom
Where's That Fire?United Kingdom
The WomenUnited States

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doctor X (1932) – Michael Curtiz | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie. www.allmovie.com.

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