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    1950s Comedy Movies

    The 40 most popular 1950s comedy movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Roman Holiday
    TMDB3.9

    Roman Holiday

    1953 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

    Some Like It Hot
    TMDB4.0

    Some Like It Hot

    1959 · 2h 3m

    country: United States

    In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.

    Lady and the Tramp
    TMDB3.6

    Lady and the Tramp

    1955 · 1h 16m

    country: United States

    Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.

    Singin' in the Rain
    TMDB4.1

    Singin' in the Rain

    1952 · 1h 43m

    country: United States

    In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.

    Around the World in 80 Days
    TMDB3.3

    Around the World in 80 Days

    1956 · 3h 2m

    country: United Kingdom

    Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.

    The Seven Year Itch
    TMDB3.5

    The Seven Year Itch

    1955 · 1h 45m

    country: United States

    When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

    An American in Paris
    TMDB3.5

    An American in Paris

    1951 · 1h 53m

    country: United States

    Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.

    Funny Face
    TMDB3.5

    Funny Face

    1957 · 1h 43m

    country: United States

    A shy Greenwich Village book clerk is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked off to Paris where she becomes a reluctant model.

    The Quiet Man
    TMDB3.7

    The Quiet Man

    1952 · 2h 9m

    country: United States

    An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.

    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
    TMDB3.7

    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

    1953 · 1h 31m

    country: United States

    Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

    How to Marry a Millionaire
    TMDB3.4

    How to Marry a Millionaire

    1953 · 1h 36m

    country: United States

    Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

    Sabrina
    TMDB3.8

    Sabrina

    1954 · 1h 54m

    country: United States

    After two years in Paris, chauffeur's daughter Sabrina returns home elegantly transformed and immediately catches the attention of David, the playboy son of her father's rich employers. David woos and wins Sabrina, who has always been in love with him, however their romance is threatened by David's serious older brother Linus, who runs the family business and is relying on David to marry an heiress in order for a crucial merger to take place.

    Nights of Cabiria
    TMDB4.0

    Nights of Cabiria

    1957 · 1h 50m

    country: Italy

    Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

    The Million Pound Note
    TMDB3.5

    The Million Pound Note

    1954 · 1h 30m

    country: United Kingdom

    An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds that whenever he tries to use the note to buy something, people treat him like a king and let him have whatever he likes for free. Ultimately, the money proves to be more troublesome than it is worth when it almost costs him his dignity and the woman he loves.

    Convict Concerto
    TMDB3.7

    Convict Concerto

    1954 · 6m

    country: United States

    Woody Woodpecker is a piano tuner forced to play after a bank robber hides out in the piano and points a gun at him.

    I Vitelloni
    TMDB3.8

    I Vitelloni

    1953 · 1h 43m

    country: France

    Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    TMDB3.6

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    1954 · 1h 43m

    country: United States

    In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

    Smiles of a Summer Night
    TMDB3.7

    Smiles of a Summer Night

    1955 · 1h 49m

    country: Sweden

    Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

    Limelight
    TMDB4.0

    Limelight

    1952 · 2h 17m

    country: United States

    A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

    Pillow Talk
    TMDB3.6

    Pillow Talk

    1959 · 1h 42m

    country: United States

    Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow, who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.

    Três Vagabundos
    TMDB3.5

    Três Vagabundos

    1952 · 1h 22m

    country: Brazil

    A scientist swaps the mind of banker and an idiot by accident.

    White Christmas
    TMDB3.6

    White Christmas

    1954 · 2h

    country: United States

    Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.

    High Society
    TMDB3.4

    High Society

    1956 · 1h 52m

    country: United States

    With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

    The Court Jester
    TMDB3.6

    The Court Jester

    1955 · 1h 41m

    country: United States

    A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.

    Carry On Nurse
    TMDB3.2

    Carry On Nurse

    1959 · 1h 26m

    country: United Kingdom

    In Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut gives everyone a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a colonel who's a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton, and Bell wants his bunion removed straight away, so after a couple of pints, the men decide to remove the bunion themselves!

    The Trouble with Harry
    TMDB3.5

    The Trouble with Harry

    1955 · 1h 39m

    country: United States

    In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.

    Sissi
    TMDB3.6

    Sissi

    1955 · 1h 42m

    country: Austria

    The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

    The Fighting Drummer
    TMDB3.5

    The Fighting Drummer

    1952 · 1h 30m

    country: France

    The rivalry between Albert Gambier, head of the municipal brass band, and the jazz band, led by Jacques Hélian, provokes many comic adventures in this small provincial town. Everything will end in songs, thanks to the love uniting Jimmy, the band's composer, and Nicole, Gambier's daughter.

    Father of the Bride
    TMDB3.5

    Father of the Bride

    1950 · 1h 32m

    country: United States

    Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.

    Monkey Business
    TMDB3.3

    Monkey Business

    1952 · 1h 37m

    country: United States

    Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.

    Sissi: The Young Empress
    TMDB3.5

    Sissi: The Young Empress

    1956 · 1h 47m

    country: Austria

    Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.

    Houseboat
    TMDB3.2

    Houseboat

    1958 · 1h 50m

    country: United States

    An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.

    Mi campeón
    TMDB2.8

    Mi campeón

    1952 · 1h 54m

    country: Mexico

    Catita is a simple and poor woman who dreams of that her son stands out on something important to help her out of his humble. But she opposes to him being boxer, therefore constantly fighting with her husband.

    His Kind of Woman
    TMDB3.4

    His Kind of Woman

    1951 · 2h

    country: United States

    Career gambler Dan Milner agrees to a $50,000 deal to leave the USA for Mexico, only to find himself entangled with fellow guests at a luxurious resort and suspecting that the man who hired him may be the deported crime boss Nick Ferraro aiming to re-enter to the USA.

    The Band Wagon
    TMDB3.6

    The Band Wagon

    1953 · 1h 52m

    country: United States

    A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

    Angels in the Outfield
    TMDB3.5

    Angels in the Outfield

    1951 · 1h 39m

    country: United States

    The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.

    The Creation of the World
    TMDB3.4

    The Creation of the World

    1958 · 1h 27m

    country: Czechoslovakia

    La Création du Monde is among the first animated feature films made in France. But to be exact, the film was animated in Czechia and directed by Eduard Hofman. It is adapted from a series of five books by Jean Effel, a French caricaturist and illustrator. The visual style is adapted from his drawings. The film is a comedy about the creation of the universe in six days, with the devil messing around and contributing in his own way.

    Love in the Afternoon
    TMDB3.5

    Love in the Afternoon

    1957 · 2h 10m

    country: United States

    A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.

    Harvey
    TMDB3.8

    Harvey

    1950 · 1h 44m

    country: United States

    The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.

    Bell, Book and Candle
    TMDB3.3

    Bell, Book and Candle

    1958 · 1h 46m

    country: United States

    Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.

    About 1950s Comedy Movies

    The 1950s

    1950s cinema fought television with everything it had: widescreen formats, colour, and spectacle. Underneath the scale, it was also the decade of Japanese cinema's international breakthrough and the birth of the modern art film.

    Comedy

    Comedy is the genre that travels least well and dates fastest, which makes the films that survive genuinely remarkable. Screwball, satire, slapstick, and cringe each have their own era and their own rules.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    Singin' in the Rain (8.1)
    Often also
    Romance, Drama, Fantasy

    Common questions

    What are the best 1950s comedy movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Roman Holiday, Some Like It Hot, and Lady and the Tramp. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    1950s comedy movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
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