Movies Like Puttin on the Act

If you liked Puttin on the Act (1940), a animation and comedy movie directed by Dave Fleischer, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Babes in Arms (1939)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as…
2
Brain Donors (1992)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot…
3
A Knight for a Day (1946)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and comedy
By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.
4
Red Hot Riding Hood (1943)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and comedy
Tired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding…
5
Magician Mickey (1937)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
Donald continually heckles Mickey's magic act, but Mickey bests him at every turn. Donald shoots off a magic pistol that causes all the stage props to fall down on them at the finish of the act.
6
South Park (Not Suitable for Children) (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and comedy
After it's discovered that a teacher at South Park Elementary has an OnlyFans page, Randy is compelled to take a closer look at the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers.
7
Slicked-up Pup (1951)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Spike has just washed his pup. Tom and Jerry's chase knocks him into a mud puddle. Spike makes Tom clean him up again and promise to keep him clean which of course is Jerry's opening to get Tom in trouble.
8
Dog Trouble (1942)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Tom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
9
Welcome to the Club (2022)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and comedy
Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.
10
Sing (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
11
Luxo Jr. (1986)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball ten times bigger.
12
Gopher Broke (2004)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and comedy
A gopher finds himself on a road where trucks are hauling produce to market. He hits on the idea of shaking some of the produce loose for himself, but other animals always beat him to the booty. That is, until a truck…
13
Mickey's Steam Roller (1934)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.
14
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.
15
Donald's Golf Game (1938)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and comedy
Donald Duck tries to exhibit his golfing ability to his nephews only to have them tease him with sneezes, noises and "trick" clubs. Finally, they put a grasshopper in a ball and it "jumps" all over.
16
Barnyard Olympics (1932)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
Mickey and his friends are staging a sort of olympics in a makeshift stadium on his farm. The main event is a sort of quadrathlon, with running, pole vaulting, rowing, and cycling. Mickey gets a late start due to some…
17
Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and comedy
Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
18
Baseball Bugs (1946)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Bugs Bunny single handedly takes on the “Gas-House Gorillas,” a baseball team of hulking, cigar-chomping bullies.
19
Sea Scouts (1939)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
Donald is an admiral on a seagoing voyage with his nephews in which they encounter a ravenous shark.
20
The Olympic Champ (1942)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and animation
A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events.