Movie: Laugh It Off

Top 10 Billed Cast

Tommy Trinder
Tommy Trinder

Tommy Towers

Jean Colin
Jean Colin

Sally

Anthony Hulme
Anthony Hulme

Lt. Somers

Marjorie Browne
Marjorie Browne

Peggy Carter

Edward Lexy
Edward Lexy

Sgt. Maj. Slaughter

Ida Barr
Ida Barr

Mrs. McNab

Charles Victor
Charles Victor

Colonel

Charles Victor
Charles Victor

General

Wally Patch
Wally Patch

Sergeant

Warren Jenkins
Warren Jenkins

Pat

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    As WWII begins, vaudeville entertainer Tommy Towers is called up to serve. He arranges a job for his girlfriend at the local pub. To keep moral up, his commanding officer orders him to perform for the troops.

  • Release Date

    1940-03-09

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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    English
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