The Best Classic Comedies That Will Have You Laughing Out Loud

Are you in the mood for some good old-fashioned belly laughs? Look no further than these classic comedies, which have stood the test of time and remain as funny today as they were when they first hit the big screen.

1. Some Like It Hot (1959)

Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, "Some Like It Hot" is a madcap romp set in the roaring twenties. The story follows two musicians who witness a mob hit and are forced to go on the run in drag. Hilarity ensues as they try to keep their true identities hidden while falling for the same woman.

2. The Apartment (1960)

Billy Wilder's "The Apartment" is a clever and witty romantic comedy that also deals with more serious themes such as loneliness and infidelity. Jack Lemmon stars as an office worker who allows his superiors to use his apartment for their extramarital affairs. Complications arise when he falls for the mistress of one of his bosses.

3. The Philadelphia Story (1940)

This classic romantic comedy stars Katharine Hepburn as a socialite who is about to marry for the second time. Things get complicated when her ex-husband (Cary Grant) shows up on the eve of the wedding, along with a tabloid reporter (James Stewart) who is covering the story. The film is filled with witty banter and sparkling performances.

4. The Marx Brothers' Films (1929-1949)

The Marx Brothers were a comedy team consisting of Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and sometimes Zeppo. Their films are known for their anarchic humor, irreverent wit, and zany physical comedy. Some of their most famous films include "Duck Soup" (1933), "A Night at the Opera" (1935), and "A Day at the Races" (1937).

5. His Girl Friday (1940)

This screwball comedy stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell as a divorced couple who are still in love with each other. When Russell's character gets a scoop on a big story, Grant's character tries to win her back by helping her break it. The film is famous for its fast-paced dialogue and overlapping conversations.

6. It Happened One Night (1934)

This classic romantic comedy stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert as a mismatched couple who fall in love while traveling together. The film is filled with memorable scenes, such as the famous hitchhiking sequence and the scene where Gable teaches Colbert how to properly dunk a donut.

7. The Gold Rush (1925)

Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" is a silent comedy about a prospector who travels to Alaska during the gold rush. The film is known for its iconic images, such as Chaplin's character eating his own shoe and doing a dance with two dinner rolls. Despite being a silent film, "The Gold Rush" still manages to be hilarious and charming.

8. Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in this screwball comedy about a woman who falls in love with a man while they are trying to care for a leopard named Baby. The film is filled with ridiculous situations and witty banter, and Hepburn's performance is a standout.

9. The Great Dictator (1940)

Charlie Chaplin's first talking film is a political satire about a dictator who is modeled after Adolf Hitler. The film is notable for its mix of comedy and drama, as well as Chaplin's powerful final speech, in which he pleads for peace and