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A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. Neal Page is in New York trying to finalize a marketing image for cosmetics. He heads to the airport to catch a flight to Chicago but faces various obstacles. He meets Del Griffith, a seller of shower curtain rings, and their paths cross multiple times. They end up stranded in Wichita, Kansas due to heavy snow in Chicago. Neal grows annoyed with Del but eventually realizes he is a nice guy. They face more challenges on their journey, including stolen money and transportation issues, but ultimately make it to Chicago where Neal brings Del home for Thanksgiving Dinner, and Del is grateful to have somewhere to go.

In the small town of France in the 1970s, a factory owner uses devious tactics to manipulate and extort the townspeople. The story revolves around a mayoral election, slapstick comedy, and a husband-wife relationship, with themes of ecology and air pollution.

After a basketball player dies on the court, he returns as a ghost to help his brother and his team win games. They must keep his presence a secret and navigate the challenges of playing with a supernatural teammate. The player's supernatural powers help the team rise to success, but they must also confront their own personal issues along the way.

Dinner at Eight follows the intertwining lives of various characters in New York City during the Great Depression. The story revolves around a dinner party that brings together a diverse group of individuals, each dealing with their own personal and financial struggles. As the evening progresses, tensions arise, secrets are revealed, and relationships are tested. Through a mix of humor and drama, the film highlights the impact of social and economic pressures on the lives of the characters.

In 'Midnight,' a taxi driver named Tibor Czerny finds himself embroiled in a series of comedic misunderstandings when he becomes the beneficiary of a wealthy judge. As Tibor navigates his way through a web of ruses and schemes, he must also contend with love, jealousy, and the chaos that ensues. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Paris, this film is filled with witty dialogue, memorable characters, and a delightful blend of comedy and romance.

Sailor Beware is a hilarious comedy-musical romance that takes place in the 1950s navy. It follows the story of a young sailor who gets mixed up in a series of hijinks and misunderstandings while trying to win the heart of a beautiful singer. With a cast of eccentric characters and plenty of slapstick comedy, this film is guaranteed to keep you entertained from start to finish.

In the movie Blood Tide (1982), a group of people on a Greek island accidentally awakens an ancient sea monster and must battle for their survival. As the creature wreaks havoc, the group is forced to confront their deepest fears and work together to defeat the monstrous threat.

In this comedy short, three men create havoc in a hospital with their physical comedy and outrageous antics. From poking each other in the eye to causing chaos in the operating room, these trio of troublemakers bring laughter and chaos to the medical ward. Hilarity ensues as they encounter patients, nurses, and physicians, leaving a trail of broken electronic works and broken windows in their wake. Prepare for a rollercoaster of laughter as the Three Stooges bring their unique brand of slapstick comedy to the hospital.

Abbott and Costello join the Foreign Legion in Algeria and get mixed up with henchmen, wrestling promoters, and a beautiful slave girl.

When Abbott and Costello accidentally drink a spiked potion, they become the targets of a witch doctor who believes they have stolen a valuable gem. In order to clear their names, they embark on a hilarious journey filled with singing, dancing, and slapstick comedy.

In 17th century France, a courageous swordswoman takes on a dangerous mission to save her father and prevent a marriage that could plunge the kingdom into chaos. Along the way, she faces perilous sword fights, secret passageways, and thrilling horse chases.

A dizzy young woman aranges to turn her inventor-boyfriend's vacation into a chance meeting with a possible investor who happens to be her brother's future father-in-law. And Wacky stuff happens.

This Pete Smith Specialty is a semihumorous look at basic first aid techniques for mishaps that often occur around the house. It was produced in cooperation with the Beverly Hills First Aid Unit of the American Red Cross Disaster Service. —David Glagovsky

Bandini is the story of a female protagonist who is imprisoned for murder in a women's prison. The movie explores themes of love, redemption, and dark pasts. Set in the 1930s, it follows the life of a woman with a mysterious past and her experiences in prison.

The stooges are frontier guides leading a minstrel show west. When hostile Indians run the horses run off they are stranded. They must contend with a snow storm and a marauding bear as well the Indians. After almost killing each other ice fishing they solve their problems by rigging up a sail on the wagon and sailing west.

Comedy about a little girl who's uncle makes her an ice skating star, only to take all of her money.

When a series of murders take place in a haunted mansion, a group of people must navigate through a web of deception and fear to uncover the truth.

In 'Punch Trunk,' a little girl at the circus develops doubts about the city life she sees around her. She befriends a miniature elephant and together they navigate through the chaos of the circus. The narrator's opening narration sets the stage for the tale of this unusual friendship, full of hilarious moments and unexpected twists.

In this animated short film, a salesman visits a native American village and encounters wacky wigwams and humorous situations. The film satirizes American culture and includes comedic sketches involving Native American stereotypes and cultural references.

Life becomes complicated for a gay man living in NYC when his Swedish granny shows up for a visit unannounced.