Best 20 Comedy Movies Must-See Released in 1928

The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus. Look into The Circus / IMDB / YouTube

The effete son of a cantankerous riverboat captain comes to join his father's crew. Read about Steamboat Bill, Jr. / IMDB / YouTube

Hopelessly in love with a woman working at MGM Studios, a clumsy man attempts to become a motion-picture cameraman to be close to the object of his desire. Explore The Cameraman / IMDB / YouTube

Harold Speedy Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather. Info on Speedy / IMDB / YouTube

A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress. Explore Show People / IMDB / YouTube

A spoiled heiress defies her father by running off to marry her lover. However, Daddy has a few tricks up his sleeve. Details on Champagne / IMDB / YouTube

Two lonely people in the big city meet and enjoy the thrills of an amusement park, only to lose each other in the crowd after spending a great day together. Will they ever see each other again? Look into Lonesome / IMDB / YouTube

A would-be movie star experiences the surreal horrors of dehumanization at the bottom of Hollywood's social ladder as his hopes for success vanish and his identity is reduced to a number. Look into The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra / IMDB / YouTube

The boys are contracted to build a house in a day but they have many mishaps and run into trouble with the nearby hospital staff, due to their excessive noise. Find out about The Finishing Touch / IMDB / YouTube

A pair of inexperienced and bumbling waiters are hired for an upper-class dinner party. See more about From Soup to Nuts / IMDB / YouTube

Mickey rides up to a cantina and does a tango with Minnie. When a big cat steals her away, Mickey gives chase, riding a drunken ostrich. At the hideout, Mickey has a swordfight with the cat. Info on The Gallopin' Gaucho / IMDB / YouTube

Stan & Ollie attempt to fool their wives by sneaking out to a poker game, but instead get involved with two flirty ladies, one of whom is the girlfriend of a jealous boxer. See more about We Faw Down / IMDB / YouTube

In the dead of night, a terrible toothache wakes up poor Stan, and after a series of home-made remedies, Ollie takes him to the dentist. There, ample amounts of laughing gas lead to the perfect mess. Will Stan ever visit the dentist again? Learn about Leave 'em Laughing / IMDB / YouTube

Loony scientist (Carle) hires Laurel and Hardy to raid the cemetery to keep him supplied with dead bodies for his experiments. Check out Habeas Corpus / IMDB / YouTube

Two sailors with a rivalry over chasing women become friends. But when one decides to finally settle down, will this mysterious young women come between them? Info on A Girl in Every Port / IMDB / YouTube

When Laurel visits Hardy at home, hi-jinx occur and the Mrs. orders them out. They go to a golf course where they try to impress two young ladies and wind up in a mud-slinging fight with other golfers. Details on Should Married Men Go Home? / IMDB / YouTube

Stan and Ollie hold out money from their paychecks from their shrewish wives so they can enjoy a night out on the town... with predictable results. Read about Their Purple Moment / IMDB / YouTube

Oliver inherits a fortune and hires Stan as his butler and proceeds to torment him. Stan finally rebels and goes on a rampage, destroying Oliver's fancy furnishings. Learn about Early to Bed / IMDB / YouTube

Laurel & Hardy, in pre-historic times, vie for the hand of the same Stone Age beauty. Read about Flying Elephants / IMDB / YouTube

A short film in the Mickey McGuire series starring Mickey Rooney. Get info on Mickey's Rivals / IMDB / YouTube