Movie: Laughter in Paradise

Top 10 Billed Cast

Alastair Sim
Alastair Sim

Deniston Russell

Fay Compton
Fay Compton

Agnes Russell

Beatrice Campbell
Beatrice Campbell

Lucille Grayson

Guy Middleton
Guy Middleton

Simon Russell

George Cole
George Cole

Herbert Russell

A.E. Matthews
A.E. Matthews

Sir Charles Robson

Joyce Grenfell
Joyce Grenfell

Elizabeth Robson

Anthony Steel
Anthony Steel

Roger Godfrey

John Laurie
John Laurie

Gordon Webb

Eleanor Summerfield
Eleanor Summerfield

Sheila Wilcott

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  • Overview

    When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature. NB: This is the film which introduced Audrey Hepburn.

  • Release Date

    1951-06-01

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    He sets the whole world laughing ... there's even Laughter in Paradise!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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