Robert Benchley Movies

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

Robert Benchley lectures on physical witness in middle age.

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

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

Robert Benchley explains Technocracy with visual aids in his classic befuddled manor.

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

A lecturer tells the audience that it is National Take Care Week. He tells the story of a man who gets stung in his garden and the problems the man...

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 aims his keen observational skills toward expectant fathers.

Lesson No. 1 is a 1929 comedy short.

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

While his wife is away, Frederick Stumplefinger lets his kids go out jitterbugging on a school night, only to have his wife return early.

Robert Benchley shows how to successfully play croquet.

A police officer alerts his audience to the fact that inanimate objects can be as dangerous as human criminals. He then displays several offenders...

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

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

Joe Doakes tries to take a day off.

Stewed, Fried and Boiled is a 1929 comedy short.

Benchley fills in for a music critic on a radio show. His performance is less than stellar.

Robert Benchley's everyman spends an evening home alone.