If you have never seen a black and white era movie that you liked, you should try watching Monkey Business [1952]. I would argue that this movie is an early example of dry comedy. The jokes are subtle

The Bishop's Wife (1947) Directed by Henry Koster. Starring Cary Grant, Loretta King, David Niven, Monty Woolley, and James Gleeson. Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a new cathedral, Bishop

Here comes Monseiur Le Beau.Rosalind: With his mouth full of news.Celia: Which he will put on us, as pigeons feed their young.Rosalind: Then shall we be news-crammed.Celia: All the better; we shall be