Throughout the years of film history, comedy has continuously stood as one of the most widely beloved and versatile genres of filmmaking. Indeed, the very notion of making audiences laugh has evolved and changed greatly over the years. While the comedies of previous generations may seem completely different from the ones we have today,they share the inherent strength of fun and wit that allows audiences to laugh. Each era has distinct and impactful comedies, making the conversation of the best comedies of the past 75 years especially difficult.