The best Paul Cavanagh’s comedy movies

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

08/12/1888- 15/03/1964
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The Devil to Pay!

The Devil to Pay!
6.6/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 18/12/1930
  • Character: Grand Duke Paul
Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.

Splendor

Splendor
6.2/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 22/11/1935
  • Character: Martin Deering
When Brighton Lorrimore returns home with his new bride, Phyllis, his family makes their disappointment in his choice obvious. Facing bankruptcy and the loss of their mansion and social position, they had hoped that Brighton would marry wealthy heiress and family friend, Edith Gilbert.

Maisie Goes to Reno

Maisie Goes to Reno
6.1/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 15/08/1944
  • Character: Roger Pelham
A Brooklyn showgirl gets mixed up in a divorce between a soldier and his wife.

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
5.8/10
A code expert working for Naval Intelligence is assigned to decode enemy messages despite his desire for active duty.

Casanova's Big Night

Casanova's Big Night
6.7/10
  • Genre: AdventureComedy
  • Release: 07/04/1954
  • Character: Signor Alberto Di Gambetta
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.

Goin' to Town

Goin' to Town
6.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 25/04/1935
  • Character: Edward Carrington
Cleo Borden grew up in a saloon, loves the men—and the men love her—but her aspirations lead her to enter into a contract to marry a wealthy man. When he dies and leaves her all of his fortune, she soon learns that although she has money, she is not yet a lady, so she embarks on a journey to become one. She has no desire to change herself, but the man she sets her sights on does—so she obliges.

You Gotta Stay Happy

You Gotta Stay Happy
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 28/10/1948
  • Character: Dr. Blucher
Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.

One Exciting Adventure

One Exciting Adventure
6.9/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 01/09/1934
  • Character: Lavassor
One Exciting Adventure is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Ernst L. Frank. It is a remake of the 1933 German film What Women Dream.

In the Money

In the Money
5.5/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 16/02/1958
  • Character: Inspector Herbert Saunders
The Bowery Boys tangle with Scotland Yard, diamond smugglers and a gem-toting canine during an ocean cruise.

Shoot the Works

Shoot the Works
6.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 18/07/1934
  • Character: Alvin Ritchie
Jack Oakie stars as seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily (Dorothy Dell) to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.

The Notorious Sophie Lang

The Notorious Sophie Lang
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrimeDrama
  • Release: 20/07/1934
  • Character: Max Bernard/Sir Nigel Crane
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.

Maisie Was a Lady

Maisie Was a Lady
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyDrama
  • Release: 10/01/1941
  • Character: Cap Rawlston
Showgirl Maisie Ravier finds herself once again out of work. She meets a wealthy playboy who hires her to be his family's new maid. Maisie soon finds herself trying to mend the family's many problems.

Marriage Is a Private Affair

Marriage Is a Private Affair
5.9/10
  • Genre: ComedyWar
  • Release: 23/08/1944
  • Character: Mr. Selworth
Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.

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