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Laughter

1930 · Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast

His Royal Slyness

1920 · Hal Roach

1930

Year

1920

United States

Country

United States

6.2

IMDb

6.3

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Cult Score

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Romance, Comedy

Genres

Comedy, Short

Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast

Director

Hal Roach

Douglas Z. Doty, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Donald Ogden Stewart

Writers

H.M. Walker

Fredric March, Duncan Penwarden, Glenn Anders, Nancy Carroll

Main Cast

William Gillespie, Hazel Powell, Ruth Feldman, Gus Leonard

Laughter Synopsis

A former chorus girl weds a millionaire after the composer she loves leaves. Meanwhile, she strings along an artist in love with her. When the composer returns, she struggles with her needs for security vs love. High jinks and drama ensue.

His Royal Slyness Synopsis

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.

Verdict & Recommendation

"His Royal Slyness" is currently leading in ratings, making it a stronger choice for newcomers to the genre.

Suggested Watch:

Laughter

Both films share

Comedy