Movies and TvShows featuring "character-looks-directly-at-the-camera" theme.
In India, an Englishman is bitten by a poisonous snake that slithers onto his stomach. His friend and a doctor must race against time to save his life.
In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a rat catcher who resembles a rat himself, as he explains his ingenious plan to outsmart the rats. While fascinated by his methods, they are also unsettled by him.
Laughing Gravy is a comedy short film from 1930 that follows the misadventures of a dog named Laughing Gravy. The film features humorous scenes of rooftop antics, covered-with-soot mishaps, and the pouring of a bucket of water on someone's head. The story revolves around Laughing Gravy's encounters with a strict landlord, snowstorms, flowerpots, barking, and being hit with a brick. As the plot unfolds, Laughing Gravy ends up climbing up a chimney, getting stuck in a rain barrel, and dealing with a smallpox quarantine. The film also touches on themes of inheritance, suicide, and the struggles of pet ownership. With its black-and-white cinematography, Laughing Gravy showcases the comedic duo's talent and delivers a series of slapstick gags and hilarious moments.
In The Fixer Uppers, Laurel and Hardy find themselves in a compromising situation when the husband catches his wife with another man. In an effort to make the husband jealous and save their friendship, the duo comes up with a plan to challenge the man to a duel. As they navigate through various comedic obstacles like business cards, greeting cards, and a cafe, they must find a way to fix the situation before it gets out of hand.
In 'Brats', two mischievous young boys wreak havoc on their home while their parents are out. They play with toys, break things, and cause general chaos. The film is a comedic and family-friendly short from 1930.
In 'Towed in a Hole,' Laurel and Hardy, a bumbling comedy duo, buy a boat to start a business. However, their venture is plagued with disasters as they struggle to repair the boat and navigate the waters. Their comedic mishaps result in chaos and laughter.
Our Wife (1931) is a comedy short film that follows the chaotic events of an overweight woman's wedding day. From getting stuck in a window to falling down a staircase, the bride-to-be faces numerous comical mishaps. With a disapproving father, a clumsy butler, and a mischievous housefly, the film is filled with hilarious moments that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
In 1970s Paris, a secret identity becomes the center of a crime drama. A tape recording reveals a clandestine relationship and a plan gone wrong. The nonlinear timeline explores the disorientation and memory of the characters. The film delves into themes of manipulation, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in a time of war and political strife.
In this slapstick comedy, Laurel and Hardy take on new jobs as footmen at a hotel. They become entangled in a case of mistaken identity when they have to impersonate a prince and a prime minister. Chaos ensues as they navigate their way through various comical situations, including an elevator mishap and a run-in with a taxi driver.
Their First Mistake is a comedy film released in 1932. The story revolves around a married couple who accidentally adopt a baby. The couple constantly bickers and faces numerous comedic obstacles as they try to navigate the challenges of parenthood. The film showcases hilarious misunderstandings, comic frustration, and a series of comedic errors that lead to chaotic situations. With its clever jokes and slapstick comedy, Their First Mistake offers a light-hearted entertainment for the audience.
In 'One Good Turn,' Laurel and Hardy find themselves falsely accused of theft and must come up with a plan to raise money. Along the way, they get into hilarious predicaments, including trapping themselves in a collapsed building and causing chaos at a play rehearsal. This slapstick comedy showcases their unique brand of humor during the 1930s.
A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
In 'Me and My Pal,' a man and his pal face numerous obstacles and distractions as they make their way to a wedding. From a late arrival to a misunderstanding with a wedding present, their journey is filled with comedic mishaps and surprises.
The Red Mill is a silent comedy-romance film set in Amsterdam. It follows the story of a tavern wench who falls in love with a man who saves her from a dark and stormy night. However, a love triangle ensues when another man, who has switched identities with the first man, also falls for the tavern wench. Hilarity ensues as the two men compete for the love of the tavern wench, leading to comedic moments involving speed skating, riding a dog, and climbing down a balcony.
From Soup to Nuts is a hilarious silent comedy film from 1928. The film follows a bumbling waiter who wreaks havoc at a high-society party. With slapstick humor and classic gags, this Laurel and Hardy film will leave you laughing from start to finish.
Ava Robbins, a 24-year-old, moves into an isolated cabin to fulfill her dream. However, her fascination with the supernatural leads to a string of strange occurrences, turning her dream into a terrifying nightmare.
Wrong Again is a comedy short film from 1929. It follows the hilarious misadventures of Laurel and Hardy as they mistakenly believe they have found a stolen painting and attempt to return it to its rightful owner. Along the way, they find themselves in various comedic situations, including a horse in a house and a grand piano being lifted by a crane.
Early to Bed is a comedy movie from 1928 about an employer and employee dealing with a bad boss. The movie is in black and white and is a silent film. It follows the adventures of Laurel and Hardy as they navigate their roles as an employer and employee, with hilarious consequences. The film also features a butler, a dog, and a bed, adding to the comedic situations.
Charley and Thelma are millionaires, each trying to elude suitors who are trying to marry them for their money. Charlie gets word that a rich uncle has died, leaving him millions. Attorneys advise him to repair to a resort and avoid gold diggers. Once there, word spreads among the single women, and several try to ensnare him. At first he's gullible, then he cottons on, so when Thelma, a wealthy young woman, mistakes him for a fortune hunter, he dismisses her as well. A manager's error puts Charlie and Thelma in the same suite, and both think the other is prospecting. A dressing gown, radio, bare feet, pistol, keyhole, fountain pen, bedcovers, and a suspicious hotel detective join the mix-up. But wait, was the inheritance a mistake?
Charley is about to get engaged to Thelma when his boss foists some clients upon him to entertain.