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Mel's first directing effort about a pair of scheming producers who decide producing a flop would bring in more than a hit. They end up with a musical called "Springtime for Hitler", which is one of the movie's funniest scenes. Packed full of hilarious dialogue and eccentric preformances it's said to be one of the zaniest Brooksfilms ever. Truly a classic. Starring: Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, and Zero Mostel.


Based on a Russian novel he read as a child, "the Twelve Chairs" is the story of twelve dining room chairs, one of which holds the jewels of a once-wealthy russian family. It's a race to find the jewel-ridden chair, between the original owner, a young oppurtunist, and a very carnal-minded clergyman in this early, yet hilarious Brooksfilm. Starring: Ron Moody, Frank Langella, Dom Deluise, and Mel Brooks as "Tikon".


Mel's Big hit, "Blazing Saddles", is his first spoof with it's sights set on classic westerns. A black sherriff, and a washed-up gunfighter take on Hedley Llamar who's planning to run his railroad right through the peaceful town of rock ridge. It's a mile-a-minute parody, with classic and hilarious scenes. Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, Harvey Korman, and Slim Pickens.


Probably Mel's Funniest Film. "Young Frankenstein" is a take-off of the Old Hollywood Monster Movies. Dr. Frankenstein, the great-grandson of the original Frankenstein, slowly finds himself following in the crazed footsteps of his grandfather. It's hilarious from beginning to end, with excellent black and white camera work. Starring: Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Terri Garr, Kenneth Mars and Peter Boyle as "the monster".


In this tribute to the Silent Age Cinema, Brooks pulls off a very funny comedy without a single stitch of dialogue. Mel Funn, a washed up director, rounds up A-list actors to star in his new silent movie. Features famous Hollywood actors in numerous cameos. Only one word is spoken in the movie. It's amazing how it can still bring a tear to your eye...from laughter of course. Starring: Mel Brooks, Dom Deluise, Marty Feldman, Burndadette Peters, Ron Carey, Harold Gould, and Sid Caesar.


Next Mel took on the Master of Suspense in "High Anxiety", his fifth film. Dr. Richard Thorndyke (Mel Brooks) is the new head of the Psychoneurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous and he soon discovers his predecessor died under suspicous circumstances. Spoofs at least ten of Hitchcock's movies. Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, Ron Carey, Howard Morris, Dick Van Patten, and Rudy DeLuca.


Mel's underrated "History of the World: Part I" is a more crude, but still hilarious approach. A take off on major events in History, it lampoons: the Early Caveman, the French Revolution, the Roman Empire, and the Spanish Inquisition in a hilarious dance number. It was Mel's last movie with his usual band of actors. Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Gregory Hines, Harvey Korman, Dom Deluise, Cloris Leachman, Rudy DeLuca, Ron Carey, and Sid Caesar.


Mel took a break from directing and starred in this remake of a Jack Benny Classic. Two Polish Entertainers during World War II, must outwit the Gestappo so they can escape from German Occupied Poland. A funny comedy, but definately not as zany as the films under Mel's direction. Mel got to star in this film alongside his real life spouse, Anne Bancroft. Starring: Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, Christopher Lloyd, and Jose Ferrer.


Mel got back into his director's chair with Spaceballs. It was now the 80's, so he forsook his long list of Brooks Alumni Actors and brought in a "hip" and "young" cast. A heartless and brainless mudsling at "Star Wars", "Star Trek", and "Planet of the Apes." There are plenty of hilarious scenes, but it's still very, very eighties. Starring: Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, John Candy, Dick Van Patten, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and Joan Rivers as the voice of "Dot Matrix".


"Life Stinks" was Mel's comedy with a heart. Wealthy Businessman Goddard Bolt bets his rival that he can live on the streets of Los Angeles penniless for thirty days. Once on the street he sees the sadness of the homeless and falls in love with Molly, a homeless woman. It's funny in places, yet thoughtful and very warmhearted. Starring: Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffery Tambor, and Howard Morris.


After "Life Stinks" didn't hit it off too well with Brooksfans, Mel went back to his old ways. It's the story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men only this time they're in tights, *tight* tights. Giving a hilarious send-up of "the Godfather" and "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". It has a 90's cast of young comedians, but you catch glimpses of old familiar faces. Starring: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Tracey Ullman, Isaac Hayes, and Mel Brooks.


His latest film up to date takes the gothic horror tale of Dracula and reduces it to high comedy. Of his later works, this film seems to be the most akin to his earlier works. It was made as the companion-film to "Young Frankenstein." It's uproarious fun from start to finish. Starring: Leslie Nielson, Amy Yasbeck, Harvey Korman, Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol, Lysette Anthony, and Mel Brooks as "Dr. Van Helsing."




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