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Top 100 Comedy Films of All Time
1.	The Nutty Professor (1963) (Buy Now) Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens. Director: Jerry Lewis Writer: Jerry Lewis Cast: Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman, Med Flory, Norman Alden, Howard Morris, Elvia Allman, Milton Frome This is the original, not the Eddie Murphy version. Jerry Lewis portrays Prof. Julius Kelp and his alter ego, Buddy Love in the funniest movie in history. What can I say, buck teeth and wacky glasses are funny. Kathleen Freeman as a secretary is priceless when the dean of the college asks her to take a letter. “Where’s your pad”, he asks. Kathleen answers, ‘It’s just around the corner and I just got the grooviest new drapes.” All of Jerry’s cronies like Del Moore and Jerry Lester offer terrific support in this 1963 comedy that still holds up today. Just drink a secret formula and turn into the coolest guy since Dean Martin? Put me down for a case of the stuff. Neil Leiberman See a scene from The Nutty Professor (1963) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
2.	The Producers (1968) (Buy Now) Starring: Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder Director: Mel Brooks Writer: Mel Brooks Cast: Kenneth Mars, Estelle Winwood, Lee Meredith, Dick Shawn, Eva Braun This is Mel Brooks funniest film. Gene Wilder is astounding as the meek Bloom, who is always in search of his security “blue” blanket and as half of the infamous team of Bialistock & Bloom, producers extrordinaire. Zero Mostel steals every scene and one in particular as he screams, “I’m wearing a cardboard belt!” Dick Shawn plays the coolest, hippest Hitler you’ve ever seen in this comedy classic. All of the characters are brilliantly drawn and the dialogue is crisp and clever. Neil Leiberman
3.	The General (1927) (Buy Now) Starring: Buster Keaton, et al. Director: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton The greatest dead-pan comic of all time, Buster Keaton, loves to play with trains. Not toy trains, real trains. As the lovesick engineer of a real live locomotive he creates comic gags, pratfalls and darn near puts an end to train travel. Nobody has better comedic timing than Keaton, even Charlie Chaplin agreed. Keaton makes us love a character with many emotions but only one expression. Neil Leiberman See a scene from The General (1927) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
4.	The Gold Rush (1925) (Buy Now) Starring: Charles Chaplin, et al. Director: Charles Chaplin The Gold Rush is, well, about the gold rush. Many of these early comedies were so aptly named. What could possibly be funnier than Charlie Chaplin in a house precariously perched atop a snowy mountain cliff? The answer is simple. Charlie Chaplin eating a shoe as if it were a steak dinner. As in most any of his films, there is always a bucket of pathos in every other scene to keep us from laughing ourselves into a coma. The master wrote, directed, produced and wrote the music for this timeless masterpiece. Neil Leiberman See a scene from The Gold Rush (1925) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
5.	A Night At The Opera (1935) (Buy Now) Starring: The Marx Brothers Director: Sam Wood I know what you’re thinking. Why honor a Marx Brothers film in the number 5 spot that doesn’t have Zeppo in it? Or you’re asking yourself, “Who the hell is Zeppo?” Zeppo was sort of the Ringo of the Marx Brothers. In this musical comedy, Groucho as Otis B. Driftwood romances the wealthy Mrs. Claypool, played by the often harangued Marx Brothers foil, Margaret Dumont. You know, “I can see you leaning over the stove, but I can’t see the stove.” That Margaret Dumont. In a classic scene Groucho and Chico negotiate a contract by ripping it to shreds. Haven’t we all wanted to do that? Kitty Carlisle and Allan Jones are also in this film, but don’t let that stop you from seeing it. Oops, I’m channeling Groucho again. Neil Leiberman
6.	Annie Hall (1977) (Buy Now) Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, et al. Director: Woody Allen Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. Need I say more? Perhaps. This movie is about funny New Yorkers. Still want more? Greedy bastards. Woody plays Alvy Singer in this, perhaps Marshall McLuhan’s favorite film. Alvy loves depressing movies and Annie takes depressing photographs. Sound like a lot of fun, doesn’t it? One of the funniest scenes takes place in their kitchen as they try to coax a lobster from behind the fridge. Alvy quips, “Talk to him. You speak shellfish.” Allen crafts a masterful screenplay with quotable dialogue and directs the pants off this classic. Neil Leiberman See a scene from Annie Hall (1977) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
7.	Silver Streak (1976) (Buy Now) Starring: Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder Director: Arthur Hiller This is Gene Wilder’s second appearance in this top ten list. Jealous? Richard Pryor joins Wilder in the funniest comedy aboard a train since The General. Misunderstandings, several murders and about a thousand laughs are all accompanied by a Henry Mancini score. With this film, Pryor established himself as a great film comic, as well as, half of one of the funniest film comedy teams to come along since Martin & Lewis. In one of film comedy’s greatest scenes, Wilder takes a lesson in being black from Pryor and fails miserably. We love these realistic characters who get away with doing unbelievable things. Neil Leiberman See a scene from Silver Streak (1976) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
8.	Animal House (1978) (Buy Now) Starring: John Belushi, Karen Allen, et al. Director: John Landis We felt that that the original gross-out film should be included in our top ten, because it is the funniest of the genre. Many have tried to compete with the magic of this college romp, but have missed the mark. John Belushi is magnetic as he steals every moment in this John Landis comedy. Faber College’s Delta House is raunch central as it hosts beer bashes, toga parties and sex orgies. This film not only set the trend for college films, it also set the trend for college living. Whether you like low comedy or high comedy, this comedy is for you. Neil Leiberman See a scene from Animal House (1978) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
9.	The Bank Dick (1940) (Buy Now) Starring: W.C. Fields, et al. Director: Edward F. Cline W.C. Fields wrote this film in which he plays an unemployed drunk. What a stretch. He gives a brilliant performance as a henpecked husband and son-in-law. Shemp Howard, Moe’s brother, plays Field’s favorite bartender. I’m as surprised as you are that a film with Shemp Howard in it, made it to the top ten. Field’s character, Egbert, is mistakenly credited with foiling a bank robbery and is finally given the respect he deserves and is given the job of the bank’s security guard (The Bank Dick). His first day on the job he chokes a young boy dressed as a cowboy and asks, “Is that gun loaded?” And the child’s mother answers, “Certainly not, but I think you are.” Field’s is a genius and grossly underrated. Neil Leiberman See a scene from The Bank Dick (1940) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|
10.	The Errand Boy (1961) (Buy Now) Starring: Jerry Lewis Director: Jerry Lewis Two Jerry Lewis movies in the top ten. How can this be? There are more classic comedy bits in this film than practically any other. Jerry is a gopher (Go for this, go for that) in a movie studio extremely reminiscent of Paramount. He is hired as a spy to find out why the studio is losing money, but he ends up destroying the entire place. Destruction is funny and Jerry proves it. The scene in the Board Room where he lip-synchs to a swing tune is worth the price of admission. Not since Charlie Chaplin have the sight gags come so fast and furious. Somehow by the end of the picture he also becomes a comedy film star. Jerry wrote, directed and stars in this timeless classic. Watch out, folks, Jerry will be starring in a remake of this film with Eddie Murphy in the title role. Do I smell an Oscar? Neil Leiberman See a scene from The Errand Boy (1961) Download in: \| QuickTime \| Real \|

11.	Blazing Saddles (1974) (Buy Now) Is farting funny? You're darn tootin' it is! This movie, which just missed making the top ten is funnier than most of them. But somebody had to be number eleven. This reviewer counted at least fifty gags in the first ten minutes of this bawdy comedy. Madeline Kahn, Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Harvey Korman and Mel himself combine to make up the funniest cast in years. Richard Pryor was one of the writers and was originally scheduled to play the sheriff of Rockridge. There has been a long history of unfunny comedy westerns until Mr. Brooks took the situation into his own hands, fed it some beans and released upon the American public. Neil Leiberman
12.	Young Frankenstein (1974) (Buy Now) Two Mel Brooks movies in a row you say? Sorry, but Mel just keeps cranking out the comedy hits. Once again, Gene Wilder is joined by Madeline Kahn in this, the funniest satire of horror films ever made. The great Marty Feldman steals every scene as Igor, or is it Eye-gor, the faithful assistant to Wilder's Dr. Frankenstein (pronounced, Fraunkenstein). The music is daunting, the jokes are unrelenting and the Peter Boyle as the monster is satiating. Neil Leiberman
13.	The Bellboy (1960) This is the perfect comedy for those of you who don't care for Mr. Lewis, for the simple reason that he doesn't speak in this film. The title fully describes the simple plot, if indeed there is one. There are more sight gags per square inch than any other film in comedy history, and each of them is a feat of Jerry's tremendous physical prowess. There is a scene that perfectly portrays all of you who pretend to dislike Jerry, in which the real Jerry Lewis shows up to the hotel and the excited manager screams, "Oh boy, it's Jerry Lewis (and then embarrassingly mumbles)... well, my mother used to take me to see him when I was a kid." This film is for the kid in all of us. Neil Leiberman
14.	The Odd Couple (1968) (Buy Now) How could neat vs. dirty be so damn funny? Just add Neil Simon, the funniest playwright/screenwriter in the biz and you have a film that moves from punchline to punchline with the speed of sound. Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon were born to play these two divorced, bickering New Yorkers who go together like cigar smoke and a sinus condition. Look for a couple of appearances by the boy's upstairs neighbors, The Pigeon Sisters, who steal every scene they chirp through. Neil Leiberman
15.	It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) (Buy Now) A bunch of loony comedians in search of a suitcase full of money. Need I say more? Every comedian in the business vied for a role or even a small cameo appearance in this 60's cavalcade of funny. Even Jerry Lewis settled for a ten second cameo where he runs over a hat thrown out the window by Spencer Tracey, the only straight man in this celluloid silliness. This film could never be remade with the caliber of talent harnessed here by director Stanley Kramer. Neil Leiberman
16.	Dr. Strangelove (1964) (Buy Now) Peter Sellers plays three roles in this Stanley Kubrik classic. If that's not enough for you, there's a wonderful shot of western star Slim Pickens riding not a horse, but an H-bomb as it plummets to Earth. This was perhaps the trendsetter as far as black comedies are concerned, although The Loved One comes in a close second. Mr. Sellers steals every scene, especially the ones where he plays the president of the United States with an American accent that is astounding for a Brit. George C. Scott, although not known for his comedic work is a work of art in this cold war comedy. Neil Leiberman
17.	Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975) (Buy Now) If you're a Python fan, and even if you're not, this twisted, irreverent, mind-bending comedy will be just what the doctor ordered. Is this the silliest film on our top 100 list? Ab-so-fuckin'-lutly! Is the Python clan in search of The Holy Grail in this whacked out adventure? Yes. Are there really any other major plot points? Not really. Does it matter? Nope. Just sit back and laugh your bloomin' arse off. Neil Leiberman
18.	It Happened One Night (1934) (Buy Now) If you're looking for a really classy comedy for a change of pace, this is your lucky day. Patter, quick and funny patter between two of the screens finest actors. Clark Gable and Carol Lombard set the bar extremely high for all film comedies to follow. Lombard was truly one of the finest comedic actresses the world has ever known, and proves it here both verbally and physically. Clark Gable, less known for his comedic work, is no slouch either as he goes head to head with the witty Lombard. The feeling one gets from watching a film of this caliber is much like that of having sex with no entanglements. Neil Leiberman
19.	Being There (1979) (Buy Now) Peter Sellers was robbed! It's simply ludicrous that he was not awarded an Oscar for the role of Chauncy Gardner in this, the most deadpan performance in film history. This is perhaps the most fluid performance ever given by a comedic actor. Shirley McClaine and Jack Warden as the president of the United States are mesmerized, heck they're hypnotized by the pearls of wisdom set forth by a gardener (Sellers) who is mistaken for a sage. Neil Leiberman
20.	The Sunshine Boys (1975) (Buy Now) What is funnier than two old Jewish guys arguing? Answer: Two old comedians (George Burns & Walter Mathau) playing two old vaudeville comedians who are attempting to reunite for one last show. George Burns stepped into the role at the last minute for old pal Jack Benny who passed away right before this picture went into production. Mr. Burns was awarded an Oscar for his performance of the quite half of this comedy team living a comfortable life in retirement. Richard Benjamin is also brilliant as the nephew of Mathau that attempts to reunite these two curmudgeons and help rekindle they're soured friendship. Neil Leiberman

21.	Mr. Saturday Night (1992) (Buy Now) This is the story of Buddy Young Jr. A Borcht Belt comedian who never quite keep his headliner status. His tremendous ego and self destructive behavior helped to ruin every break he was given along the way. This is the most accurate film about stand-up comedy ever made. Crystal gives his best performance to date as we watch him age from small time comedian to star and back again. David Paymer as the brother/manager of Buddy Young gives a heartwarming performer as the man behind the man. Neil Leiberman
22.	The King Of Comedy (1983) (Buy Now) This film, like Mr. Saturday Night is not a happy comedy. There are certainly a number of comedic moments, such as when Rupert Pupkin (often mispronounced and misspelled) puts on a mock talk show in his basement with full size cut outs of Jerry Lewis and Liza Minnelli. Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford is brilliant in this dramatic role as a Johnny Carson like talk show host. DenIro as Pupkin is a comedian/autograph hound that is obsessed with Langford to the point of kidnapping him with the help of another fanatic, Sandra Bernhard. Martin Scorsese directs the pants off this dark comedy. Neil Leiberman
23.	When Harry Met Sally (1989) (Buy Now) Can a man and a woman just be friends without the sex getting in the way? This film answers the question, as if we didn't already know the answer. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan give wonderful performances as the friends in question. Ryan lights up every frame of this witty comedy as the anal, over emotional, over analytical Meg. Great supporting work by Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher make this a top-flight comedy that will certainly withstand the test of time. Neil Leiberman
24.	A Fish Called Wanda (1988) (Buy Now) Winner of the weirdest title award, this screwball comedy takes so many twists and turns this reviewer had to take a Dramamine. Kevin Cline is ridiculously funny as a mad lover and a criminal. Two of the Monty Python boys, John Cleese and Michael Palin are hysterical in this star-studded farce. The beautiful Jamie Lee Curtis is sexy and fun as Cline's supposed sister and seducer of stodgy Cleese. If you don't mind a little comedic animal cruelty bestowed upon a fish and a dog, this wild ride is for you. Neil Leiberman
25.	A Shot in the Dark (1964) (Buy Now) Peter Sellers, as the dimwitted Inspector Clouseua is remarkable in this cat and mouse tale. His physicality is superb as are his faulty word play. It's hard to imagine anyone else in this role, although there was an ill-fated attempt by Alan Arkin in a film titled Inspector Clousau. As the years past, Sellers kept changing and improving this character, but this film was the birth of one of film comedies most enduring characters. Neil Leiberman
26.	Victor/Victoria (1982) (Buy Now) A woman, dressed as a man, dressed as woman. With music. No, it's not a night on the town in San Francisco, it's one of the funniest Blake Edwards films to date. Ex football great Alex Carras steals every scene as the repressed manservant to James Garner. Robert Preston of Music Man fame is equally a lilting here as a down and out drag queen. Julie Andrews plays our man/woman in a role not the least bit reminiscent of Mary Poppins. This is a joyous film of fakes, frauds and foundations. Neil Leiberman
27.	Cat Ballou (1965) (Buy Now) Lee Marvin won an Oscar for his role as a drunk and disorderly gunslinger in recovery. His horse on the other hand is a ragging alcoholic. Jane Fonda is gorgeous as the daughter of a down on his luck rancher whose ranch is about to be taken away. Even Dwayne Hickman of Dobie Gillis fame shows up as her love interest. This movie has something for everyone, including musical interludes from Nat King Cole and Stubby Kay. A fun, funny western. One of the few. Neil Leiberman
28.	The Pink Panther (1964) (Buy Now) Peter Sellers is back as Inspector Clausau in this follow up to Shot In The Dark and doesn't disappoint, even with a bimp on his head. Or is that, bump? Not much to say here. It's a classic which led to several more sequels, most of which were not nearly as good. Neil Leiberman
29.	The Stooge (1953) (Buy Now) This is Jerry Lewis's favorite Martin & Lewis films, because it best mirrors the team's real life. Jerry is as whacked out as ever in this story of a washed up singer and the kid he hires to give his act a spark. Jerry saves the day by mugging and gyrating the team into stardom. Dean finally relents and gives the kid his just deserts. This is Martin & Lewis at their best. Neil Leiberman
30.	Monkey Business (1931) (Buy Now)

31.	Horse Feathers (1932) (Buy Now)
32.	The Cocoanuts (1929) (Buy Now)
33.	To Be Or Not To Be (1942) (Buy Now)
34.	Some Like It Hot (1959) (Buy Now)
35.	Diner (1982) (Buy Now)
36.	Animal Crackers (1930) (Buy Now)
37.	Modern Times (1936) (Buy Now)
38.	Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) (Buy Now)
39.	Duck Soup (1933) (Buy Now)
40.	The Ladies Man (1961) (Buy Now)

41.	Who’s Minding The Store (1963) (Buy Now)
42.	The Great Dictator (1940) (Buy Now)
43.	The Music Box (1932)
44.	The Road to Hong Kong (1962) (Buy Now)
45.	*MASH* (1970) (Buy Now)**
46.	The Graduate (1967) (Buy Now)
47.	Play It Again, Sam (1972) (Buy Now)
48.	The Naked Gun (1988) (Buy Now)
49.	Airplane! (1980) (Buy Now)
50.	Roxanne (1987) (Buy Now)

51.	Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) (Buy Now)
52.	Raising Arizona (1987) (Buy Now)
53.	Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) (Buy Now)
54.	American Graffiti (1973) (Buy Now)
55.	Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (Buy Now)
56.	She Done Him Wrong (1933) (Buy Now)
57.	Bananas (1971) (Buy Now)
58.	Take The Money And Run (1969) (Buy Now)
59.	Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
60.	Harold and Maude (1971) (Buy Now)

61.	Heaven Can Wait (1978) (Buy Now)
62.	Shampoo (1975) (Buy Now)
63.	Harvey (1950) (Buy Now)
64.	The Heartbreak Kid (1972) (Buy Now)
65.	The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) (Buy Now)
66.	Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) (Buy Now)
67.	The Jerk (1979) (Buy Now)
68.	"10" (1979) (Buy Now)
69.	Arthur (1981) (Buy Now)
70.	Tootsie (1982) (Buy Now)

71.	Trading Places (1983) (Buy Now)
72.	This is Spinal Tap (1984) (Buy Now)
73.	Lost in America (1985) (Buy Now)
74.	Ed Wood (1994) (Buy Now)
75.	Forrest Gump (1994) (Buy Now)
76.	A Christmas Story (1983) (Buy Now)
77.	Brazil (1985) (Buy Now)
78.	Midnight Run (1988) (Buy Now)
79.	Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) (Buy Now)
80.	The Great Race (1965) (Buy Now)

81.	Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) (Buy Now)
82.	Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) (Buy Now)
83.	Enter Laughing (1967) (Buy Now)
84.	The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (Buy Now)
85.	Waiting For Guffman (1997) (Buy Now)
86.	Heathers (1989) (Buy Now)
87.	History Of The World, Part 1 (1981) (Buy Now)
88.	Meatballs (1979) (Buy Now)
89.	Stripes (1981) (Buy Now)
90.	The Big Picture (1989) (Buy Now)

91.	A Hard Day’s Night (1964) (Buy Now)
92.	Defending Your Life (1991) (Buy Now)
93.	Bedtime Story (1963) (Buy Now)
94.	The Caddy (1953) (Buy Now)
95.	The Patsy (1928)
96.	Groundhog Day (1993) (Buy Now)
97.	Living It Up (1954)
98.	Visit To A Small Planet (1960)
99.	Carwash (1976) (Buy Now)
100.	Best In Show (2000) (Buy Now)