Robert Benchley Movies

Stewed, Fried and Boiled is a 1929 comedy short.

Robert Benchley aims his keen observational skills toward expectant fathers.

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a...

This comedic short provides a lesson in how NOT to train a dog.

American humorist Robert Benchley provides a comedic look at the difficulty in being a father.

Robert Benchley revamps his pre-code classic "Sex Life of the Polyp" for a new generation.

This film gives a fictionalized version of how the popular real-life radio program of the title began.

1924 silent comedy starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.

A man buys a magic set for his son, but the tricks worked better in the store than they do at home.

Robert Benchley's wry forerunner to "Father of the Bride" detailing his perspective of the upcoming nuptials.

The City Treasurer stands in for the mayor, throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day.

In this Robert Benchley instructional video, he demonstrates the pitfalls of a homebody husband attempting to take a vacation apart from his wife.

Benchley tries his best to demonstrate the routine one should follow to start the day right.

Assistant Treasurer Benchley reports on the annual expenditures of the club for its home for "boys between the ages of 14", and other projects.

Benchley shows how to budget one's time during lunch hour to get things done efficiently. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.

Robert Benchley's everyman spends an evening home alone.

After some investigation, Robert Benchley finds his nerves are in a bad state. He has the jitters so bad he can't hold his cup still enough to drink...

Robert Benchley lectures on physical witness in middle age.

Clip-filled promotional short by MGM Studios celebrating the body of work by producer David O. Selznick.

Robert takes a train ride to Washington, DC, on "important business."