Hand-Picked Alternatives for Fans of Chop Suey & Co.: Cult Guide

Dir: Hal Roach

Harold is a chef with certain devices for labor saving.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Sammy in Siberia perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

An American, separated from his troop, protects a helpless Russian girl from marauding Bolsheviks.

Dir: Hal Roach

Billy Blazes confronts Crooked Charley, who has been ruling the town of Peaceful Vale through fear and violence.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Billy Blazes, Esq. perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

While running away from his girl's father, their car breaks down in front of a dance hall run by crooks. Harold has to not only stay one step ahead of the girl's father, but also those trying to rob them of everything they have.

Dir: Hal Roach

Harold plays the role of a millionaire kid who goes to the Canadian wilds to hunt. Bears follow him, but he fails to see them and wanders along looking always into the beyond for something his imagination has painted. His valet, an eccentric figure, meets with a wild animal who devours the contents of his lunch basket, while he makes his getaway. A tussle with one of the bears which follows the young millionaire to the cabin, affords some amusing scenes.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Young Mr. Jazz perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A burlesque boxing contest is featured, and the principal bout occurs between the "Champ" and the "Chump," Snub appearing as the latter.

Dir: Hal Roach

A janitor ends up in the middle of a lover's feud.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Back to the Woods perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Young playwright spends his last cent to pay the rent of struggling actress in a theatrical boarding house. Pursuing her, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big, just before a police raid.

Dir: Hal Roach

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Hal Roach

Our hero visits the opera, is mistaken for the manager and is treated like royalty until the deception is uncovered.