Top 21 Comedy Movies Must-Watch Released in 1952

A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood. Check out Singin' in the Rain / IMDB / YouTube

A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union. Find out about The Quiet Man / IMDB / YouTube

A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth. Info on Monkey Business / IMDB / YouTube

During the 1700s, pirate Captain Vallo seizes a British warship and gets involved in various money-making schemes involving Caribbean rebels led by El Libre, British envoy Baron Jose Gruda, and a beautiful courtesan named Consuelo. Learn about The Crimson Pirate / IMDB / YouTube

After Algernon discovers that his friend Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever-increasing confusion. Info on The Importance of Being Earnest / IMDB / YouTube

In France during the late 18th Century, a man sets out to avenge the death of his friend at the hands of a master swordsman. Check out Scaramouche / IMDB / YouTube

Pat is a women's sports sensation unless her fiancé is around. Her new shady manager Mike keeps them apart and develops feelings for her. Get info on Pat and Mike / IMDB / YouTube

A woman from the lower class desperately tries to get her daughter into the movies. Look into Bellissima / IMDB / YouTube

Two unemployed show-biz pals accept treasure-diving work in Bali for a local princess and they find treasure, love and trouble. Learn about Road to Bali / IMDB / YouTube

Daffy Duck tricks Elmer Fudd into believing it's rabbit season; but Bugs Bunny uses a female disguise and faulty pronouns to fight back. Learn about Rabbit Seasoning / IMDB / YouTube

A series of vignettes depicting the lives of the original Franciscan monks, including their leader and the bumbling Ginepro. Explore The Flowers of St. Francis / IMDB / YouTube

A surreal story of two neighbours' destructive feud over a flower. Check out Neighbours / IMDB / YouTube

The tree that Mickey and Pluto chop down to bring home for Christmas is the tree that Chip 'n Dale live in. Get info on Pluto's Christmas Tree / IMDB / YouTube

A bulldog, charmed by a kitten, tries to keep her hidden from his human guardian. Find out about Feed the Kitty / IMDB / YouTube

Abbott and Costello's version of the famous fairy tale, about a young boy who trades the family cow for magic beans. See more about Jack and the Beanstalk / IMDB / YouTube

During World War I, a teenage girl begins a romance with a college student, but his unconventional attitudes cause friction with her father. Find out about On Moonlight Bay / IMDB / YouTube

John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film. Find out about O. Henry's Full House / IMDB / YouTube

New Jersey couple Anna and Poppy Rose become foster parents to several kids born into less fortunate circumstances, including a desperately unhappy 13-year-old girl and a physically handicapped boy with a penchant for getting into serious trouble. More about Room for One More / IMDB / YouTube

A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. But when a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama? Look into Lambert the Sheepish Lion / IMDB / YouTube

Two goofy entertainers meet a mad scientist on a jungle island. Find out about Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla / IMDB / YouTube

Junior Potter returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found. Mike is the luscious head of a gang of thieves, and Roy Barton is the federal marshal hot on her trail. More about Son of Paleface / IMDB / YouTube