Recommendations
Senior Film Conservator

For those who were mesmerized by Too Much Business, a true Comedy masterpiece from 1922, the quest for comparable cinema becomes a journey through the fringes of film history. Our curated selection of recommendations echoes the very essence of Too Much Business.
The legacy of Too Much Business is built upon its ability to create a hauntingly beautiful cinematic landscape.
Through sheer bluff Rodney Marvin ( Edward Everett Horton ) gets a job on a newspaper; becomes editor Matt Hayward's ( James Corrigan ) partner; and brings about a reconciliation between Hayward and his long time enemy, Mayor Gorham ( Lloyd Ingraham ).
Based on the unique stylistic flair of Too Much Business, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Comedy cinema:
Dir: Henry Edwards
A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
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Dir: Bud Fisher
Mutt and Jeff go on strike and make their own film.
Dir: Frank Moser
The simple story is about two siblings, little brother Bud and big sister Susie. After they've been reading "Huckleberry Finn" they dream of adventures on the Mississippi River.
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Dir: Mason N. Litson
Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.
Dir: Richard Smith
Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.
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Dir: Hal Roach
An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.
Dir: Jess Robbins
Jimmy is having fun in the surf when he is swallowed by a whale, gets into a fight with both a palm tree and an octopus, and saves the day all while the lifeguard is distracted by bathing beauties.
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Dir: Sidney Franklin
A chorus girl hopes to rise to stardom and thus accepts the advances of a wealthy man. But she becomes fearful of her reputation and safety. In an attempt to escape the rake's attentions, she hides out with a disparate group of men who room in a house called "The Barn." There she learns that there is more to life than that found on the stage.
Dir: Charley Chase
A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.
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Dir: Unknown Director
The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Too Much Business
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss | Gritty | Linear | 86% Match |
| On Strike | Gothic | Linear | 92% Match |
| Down the Mississippi | Gritty | Linear | 92% Match |
| Get-Rich-Quick Edgar | Tense | Abstract | 95% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Jess Robbins's archive. Last updated: 5/31/2026.
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