Public Domain Movies

A Burlesque on Carmen - Charlie Chaplin spoofs the opera Carmen with Edna Purviance. As the "incorruptible" soldier! https://famousclowns.org/charlie-chaplin/short-films/a-burlesque-on-carmen/

The Walking Dead 1936 - the classic Boris Karloff horror film, where a man's executed for a murder he didn't commit. But then he's returned to life, and he wants revenge on his murderers https://family-friendly-movies.com/horror-movies/walking-dead/

Robot Monster - full movie - arguably the *worst* movie ever made! So bad, it's enjoyable - see for yourself! https://family-friendly-movies.com/monster-movie/robot-monster/ "Speaking of cheesy monster movies — here’s Robot Monster. Ro-Man, an alien that looks like a gorilla in a diving helmet, has destroyed all but six people on the planet Earth. He spends the film trying to finish them off. Until he falls for the young woman in the group. Love that bubble machine!"

The Count - a very funny Charlie Chaplin silent comedy, where he crashes a society party with his antagonist Eric Campbell, and crushes on the lovely Edna Purviance https://famousclowns.org/charlie-chaplin/short-films/the-count-charlie-chaplin/

Private Buckaroo - a World War II patriotic musical comedy, starring Harry James, the Andrews Sisters, Shemp Howard, Dick Foran https://family-friendly-movies.com/comedy/private-buckaroo/

Buster Keaton's very funny, fast paced silent film comedy. He's an inept blacksmith apprentice, spreading chaos, shoeing horses, and rescuing the lady love https://famousclowns.org/buster-keaton/buster-keaton-movies/the-blacksmith/

Fog Island - a Poverty Row mystery, where an ex-convict plans revenge on the people who framed him, sent him to prison, and killed his beloved wife.

After an accident at a nuclear test site, a man not only survives a ground zero, he begins growing uncontrollably - the amazing colossal man. And then his mind is beginning to snap. All the while, his heart isn’t growing as fast as the rest of his body, so he only has a few days left … https://family-friendly-movies.com/monster-movie/the-amazing-colossal-man/

The Passionate Plumber (1932) starring Buster Keaton, Jimmy Durante - a romantic comedy starring Buster Keaton as the titular plumber, hired by socialite Patricia Alden to make her lover Tony Lagorce jealous. With the help of his friend Julius J. McCracken and through Patricia's high society contacts, Elmer hopes to find financing for his latest invention: a pistol with a range-finding light. But Elmer’s effort to interest a military leader is mistaken for an assassination attempt! https://famousclowns.org/buster-keaton/buster-keaton-movies/the-passionate-plumber/

Battle of the Century is a HILARIOUS silent movie comedy! One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life, with the largest pie fight ever filmed. https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/the-battle-of-the-century/

Night Owls (1930) starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, James Finlayson "Stan and Oliver are soon coerced into attempting to burglarize the Police Chief’s house so that Policeman Kennedy can catch them in the act, and be a hero to his boss. As for Laurel and Hardy, Kennedy promises to let them go — “Kennedy will fix it!” — and, given the alternative of 90 days “on the rock pile” for vagrancy, Oliver convinces Stan to go along. Later that night, in the alley behind the Chief’s house, is a smorgasbord of slapstick comedy." https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/night-owls/

Laurel and Hardy‘s first speaking film, Unaccustomed As We Are (1929) starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Thelma Todd, Edgar Kennedy Unaccustomed As We Are is remembered primarily as the first talking film by the great comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy, and this is correct. However, it’s also a very funny short film in its’ own right. The basic plot has Oliver Hardy bringing his friend, Stan Laurel, home to dinner, unannounced. His wife, played by Laurel and Hardy regular Mae Busch, is none too pleased, and after a short, furious, and funny fight, she walks out, leaving Oliver to cook the meal for Stan … https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/unaccustomed-as-we-are/

In Blotto, during the prohibition period in the United States, Laurel and Hardy make plans to spend a wild night out at the Rainbow club. Phoning Stan at home, Ollie suggests a plan to henpecked Stan on how to get out of the house. Stan offers to bring a bottle of liquor which his wife has hidden in the house. Mrs. Laurel, eavesdropping on another line, immediately launches a scheme of her own: she replaces the alcohol with a non-alcoholic mixture. Stan and Ollie proceed to get "drunk" at the nightclub, having a wonderful time, until an angry Mrs. Laurel turns up armed with a shotgun, reveals that their "liquor" is merely cold tea, chases them into the street, and demolishes their cab with one well-aimed shot. https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/blotto/

Below Zero is a funny, short Laurel and Hardy film, set in the winter. Where the Boys make the mistake of trying to make money by playing In the Good old Summertime … https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/below-zero-starring-stan-laurel-oliver-hardy/

The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case is more of a spoof of the haunted house movie, rather than an actual murder mystery, but the interplay between Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy make it all worthwhile. https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/the-laurel-hardy-murder-case-1930/

In The Hoose-Gow, Stan and Ollie and wrongly sent to prison. They’re actually innocent! But, it’s an excuse to send them to prison for comedy hijinks. It’s a very funny short film, and recommended. The “pie fight” at the end with wet rice is fun, but not as fast paced as I would have liked. That’s a minor quibble, though. https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/the-hoose-gow-laurel-and-hardy/

Our Wife is a classic Laurel and Hardy short film. Oliver Hardy is trying to marry, despite Stan Laurel’s help …. Can they elope? https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/our-wife/

Laurel and Hardy short film Beau Hunks (1931) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - where Ollie is spurned by "Jeanie Weanie", and he and Stan join the French Foreign Legion! https://famousclowns.org/famous-clowns/beau-hunks/

Laughing Graving is a hilariously funny short Laurel and Hardy film that deals with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy trying to hide the existence of their dog, (whose screen name was the same as his real name, Laughing Gravy – hence the name of the movie) from the landlord (Charlie Hall) – and failing miserably. https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/laughing-gravy/

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy almost make it to Atlantic City for a weekend getaway with their wives, when Ollie gets a phone call from Cookie, a lodge buddy. Cookie tells Ollie that a stag party is being held at the lodge that night in their honor, and reveals tempting details of the event when Ollie says they won’t be able to attend. Cookie reminds him that “No man is bigger than the excuses he makes to his wife … so be big!” https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/be-big/

One Good Turn - Laurel and Hardy - One of my very favorite Laurel and Hardy short films – a very funny short where Stan finally has enough of Ollie’s bullying and turns the tables on him! Read the review to find out the details! https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/one-good-turn/

Pardon Us is Laurel and Hardy‘s first feature length film. Sent in the middle of Prohibition in the United States, the movie deals with Stan and Ollie being sent to prison for selling homemade beer - where, among other things, they accidentally stop a riot! https://famousclowns.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4960&action=edit

In the very funny “Chickens Come Home”, Oliver Hardy is running for mayor, with Stan Laurel’s help, until Mae Busch tries to blackmail him! https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/chickens-come-home-1931/

Brats (1930) is a very funny Laurel and Hardy comedy, where Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy play dual roles - both as their normal characters, and their young children that the adults are watching. Hilariously funny! https://famousclowns.org/laurel-and-hardy/movie-reviews-laurel-and-hardy/brats/