Canned Laughter(1979)
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
Movie: Canned Laughter
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Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Lorraine
Passenger
Security Guard
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Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
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1979-04-08
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6.2
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