When Comedy Was King (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1960, When Comedy Was King is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Robert Youngson, running about 81 minutes. “You Never Dreamed a Film Could Be So Funny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.
Who’s in it. When Comedy Was King stars Roscoe Arbuckle as edited from 'Fatty & Mabel Adrift' (archive footage), Wallace Beery as edited from 'Teddy at The throttle' (archive footage), Charlie Chaplin as edited from 'His Trysting Place, ' 'The Masqurader, ' and 'Kid Auto at Venice.' (archive footage) and Charley Chase as edited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, When Comedy Was King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Comedy Was King page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Comedy Was King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Comedy Was King (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Comedy Was King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Comedy Was King worth watching?
- When Comedy Was King holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Comedy Was King?
- When Comedy Was King stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Wallace Beery, Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase and Buster Keaton.