"On the heels of the Great Depression, American audiences were badly in need of a distraction. They looked to the entertainment industry and Hollywood came to the cinematic rescue. In trying to offer a respite from the downtrodden state of the country, a slew of comedies were unleashed on the public.
From the 1930's through the 40's (and a few outliers which came even later) Hollywood perfected the Screwball Comedy, a heightened subgenre featuring outrages storylines, physical humor and farcical situations. The much-needed laughter was eagerly received and filmgoers kept coming back for more.
This Golden Age of Screwball is jam packed with wonderful films and this list features just some of the many worthy titles of the time. Actors like Cary Grant and directors such as Preston Sturges will show up more than once as they contributed a vast amount to the genre."
