List Of 1960s Comedy Films

From Billy Wilder, starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis
Rated Not Rated

One, Two, Three is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, and starring James Cagney and Horst Buchholz. C.R. "Mac" MacNamara (Cagney) is a high-ranking executive in the Coca-Cola Company, stationed in West Berlin, who is tasked with keeping his boss' rebellious seventeen-year-old daughter, Scarlett (Pamela Tiffin), out of trouble. After Scarlett falls in love with a young East German Communist (Buchholz), Mac must use every trick in the book to keep her safe and away from her new love. Along the way, Mac has to deal with his eccentric boss (Arlene Francis), a scheming Soviet agent (Lilo Pulver), and a CIA agent (Howard St. John). The film is a classic satire of Cold War politics, corporate culture and family dynamics.

From Robert Stevenson, starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns
Rated G

Mary Poppins is a 1964 musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The film follows a magical English nanny, Mary Poppins, as she arrives at the home of the Banks family in London to take charge of their two children, Michael and Jane. With the aid of her friend Bert, Mary uses her unique magical skills to help the Banks family rediscover the joy and wonder of life. Along the way, Mary and the children learn valuable lessons about respect, responsibility, and the importance of family. With music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers, Mary Poppins is a classic family film that has enchanted audiences for generations.

From Gene Saks, starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman
Rated Passed

The Odd Couple is a classic 1968 comedy directed by Gene Saks. The film follows two friends, Felix Ungar (Jack Lemmon) and Oscar Madison (Walter Matthau), who have just gone through divorces. Oscar, a slob and a bon vivant, offers Felix the chance to move in with him and they become unlikely roommates. Despite their differences, the two men learn to get along and eventually become good friends. Along the way, they must deal with Oscar's friends, the Pigeon sisters, and Felix's neuroses. As the two men struggle to coexist under one roof, they ultimately learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and understanding.

From Richard Lester, starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Rated G

A Hard Day's Night is a British comedy film directed by Richard Lester, starring The Beatles—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—during the height of Beatlemania. The film follows the band as they embark on a tour and experience a series of misadventures. Along the way, they perform a number of songs including the title track, "Can't Buy Me Love" and "She Loves You". Along with their music, the film also features their off-the-wall humor and witty banter. Ultimately, they manage to outwit their pursuers and make it to their final show in time. The film is a unique and charming look at the band during their heyday and an essential part of any Beatles fan's collection.

From Stanley Kramer, starring Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney
Rated G

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World is a 1963 American comedy film directed by Stanley Kramer and starring an ensemble cast of comedians, including Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman, Jonathan Winters, and Mickey Rooney. The film follows a group of strangers after they become embroiled in a madcap search for $350,000 hidden in a California desert. The disparate group of strangers, including a bickering couple, a pair of gangsters, a motorcycle gang, and a hapless police officer, all race to be the first to find the loot. As they outwit, outrun, and outplay each other in their quest, hilarity ensues. The film was well-received by both audiences and critics, and it was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Mel Brooks, starring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars
Rated PG

The Producers is a 1967 American satirical comedy film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. The film follows two theater producers, Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, as they attempt to produce a Broadway musical that will deliberately fail so that they can bilk their investors out of money. The Producers was the first in a series of collaborations between Brooks and Mostel, culminating in their 1974 film Blazing Saddles. The film earned Mel Brooks his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and was also a financial success. It has become one of Brooks' most popular and enduring works.

From Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom
Rated PG

From Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West
Rated Passed

From David Swift, starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles
Rated Passed

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Janet Margolin, Marcel Hillaire, Jacquelyn Hyde
Rated PG

From Blake Edwards, starring Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk
Rated Passed

From Gene Saks, starring Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston
Rated M

From Roman Polanski, starring Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski, Alfie Bass, Jessie Robins
Rated Not Rated

From Richard Lester, starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Rated G

From Blake Edwards, starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, Capucine
Rated Approved

From Norman Jewison, starring Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith
Rated Unrated

From Gene Kelly, starring Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Marianne McAndrew
Rated G

From Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill
Rated G

From Stanley Donen, starring Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Eleanor Bron, Raquel Welch
Rated TV-14

From Robert Stevenson, starring Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk
Rated Approved

From Tony Richardson, starring Albert Finney, Susannah York, George Devine, Rachel Kempson
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Woody Allen, Senkichi Taniguchi, starring Woody Allen, The Lovin' Spoonful, Frank Buxton, Louise Lasser
Rated PG

From Raja Gosnell, starring Dennis Quaid, Rene Russo, Jerry O'Connell, Sean Faris
Rated PG

From Directors: Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joseph McGrath, Robert Parrish, Richard Talmadge, starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, Orson Welles
Rated Approved