Top 10 Swan Comedy Films

Description: This short film by Charles Vidor, part of "The Seven Year Itch" anthology, involves a comedic scenario where a young girl is transformed into a swan, leading to humorous situations. It's included for its light-hearted approach to the transformation theme.

Fact: The film was one of Grace Kelly's last before she retired from acting to become Princess of Monaco.

Description: This animated film features a princess who turns into a swan by day due to a sorcerer's curse, leading to comedic and romantic adventures. It's included for its light-hearted take on the classic tale with a humorous twist involving swans.

Fact: The film was inspired by "Swan Lake" but adds a comedic spin to the original story. It also has several sequels that continue the comedic elements.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film includes humorous moments as a young girl raises a flock of orphaned Canada geese, teaching them to fly with the help of an ultralight aircraft. The comedic elements arise from the unusual situation and the interactions between humans and birds.

Fact: The film was based on the true story of Bill Lishman, who pioneered the technique of imprinting birds on humans.

Description: While primarily a drama, this film has comedic undertones as an elderly hairdresser escapes his retirement home to style a former client's hair for her funeral, with a swan motif playing a humorous role in the plot.

Fact: The film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival and was well-received for its blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.

Description: A sequel to "The Swan Princess," this film continues the comedic adventures of Odette and Derek, with the swan transformation still playing a humorous role.

Fact: The film was released directly to video, continuing the franchise's tradition of humor and adventure.

Description: In this holiday-themed sequel, the comedic elements come from the characters' attempts to celebrate Christmas while dealing with magical mishaps involving swans.

Fact: This was the first "Swan Princess" film to be released in 3D.

Description: Another sequel where the comedic tone is maintained through the characters' interactions and the magical elements involving swans.

Fact: This film introduces new characters and expands the universe of "The Swan Princess."

Description: This installment focuses on family dynamics with humorous situations involving swans, making it a fitting addition to the collection.

Fact: The film was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original "Swan Princess" movie.

Description: This Disney Silly Symphony short film tells the story of an ugly duckling who turns into a swan, with plenty of comedic moments in its transformation journey. It's included for its classic humor and the transformation theme.

Fact: This was one of the last Silly Symphonies produced by Walt Disney before the studio focused on feature films.

Description: A silent comedy where a man tries to impress a woman by pretending to be a swan, leading to slapstick humor. It's included for its early comedic take on swan-related themes.

Fact: This film is one of the earliest examples of using animals in a comedic context in cinema.