Days of Thrills and Laughter(1961)
Days of Thrills and Laughter Synopsis
An appreciative, uncritical look at silent film comedies and thrillers from early in the century through the 1920s.
Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) is a documentary film directed by Robert Youngson, released on March 21, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Youngson
- Writers:
- Robert Youngson
- Production:
- Robert Youngson Productions
- Status:
- Released
Days of Thrills and Laughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Stan Laurel
as Self (archive footage)
Oliver Hardy
as Self (archive footage)
Pearl White
as Self (archive footage)
Mabel Normand
as Self (archive footage)
Roscoe Arbuckle
as Self (archive footage)
Ruth Roland
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Langdon
as Self (archive footage)
Ben Turpin
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Houdini
as Self (archive footage)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Youngson, written by Robert Youngson.
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Days of Thrills and Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Days of Thrills and Laughter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Days of Thrills and Laughter online?
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Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Days of Thrills and Laughter?
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The main cast of Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) includes Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Pearl White. The film was directed by Robert Youngson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Days of Thrills and Laughter released?
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Days of Thrills and Laughter was released on March 21, 1961 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Days of Thrills and Laughter worth watching?
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Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.