Topkapi is a caper comedy film about an international gang who plans to steal a priceless emerald from a museum in Istanbul. The gang consists of a gentleman thief, an acrobat, and a small-time crook, among others. Their plan involves double-crosses, secret plots, and various mishaps. As they navigate the rooftops of Istanbul, they must outsmart the museum's security and overcome numerous obstacles to successfully pull off the heist.
Safety Last! is a silent comedy film released in 1923. The story follows a young man seeking a job who ends up climbing the outside of a department store building as part of a publicity stunt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps. The film is known for its iconic image of the protagonist hanging from a clock on the side of the building.
This travelogue across America is filled with sight gags such as the 'Old Reliable' geyser spitting into a spittoon, cliff-dwelling Indians who walk horizontally up and down the faces of cliffs to get to their homes, and a Texas cow puncher who really punches cows. Also featured is Mr. Butter Fingers, a 'human fly' who climbs the outside of the Empire State Building.
Spills and Chills is a 1949 English language documentary written and directed by Robert Youngson, starring Dan Donaldson. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
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