case of mistaken suitcases

His comedies frequently hinge on cases of mistaken identity and swapped belongings that spiral into absurd complications, as seen in 'Some Like It Hot' and 'The Apartment'.

Master of visual comedy who builds entire narratives around confusion, mix-ups, and the chaos of everyday objects being in the wrong place, exemplified in 'Playtime' and 'Mon Oncle'.

His silent films consistently explore the theme of mistaken identity and displaced objects causing escalating physical comedy and absurd situations, particularly in 'The General' and 'Sherlock Jr.'.