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Present Laughter(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-12-16
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Time: 2h 27m
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Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.
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Movie: Present Laughter
Top 7 Billed Cast
Donald Sinden
Garry Essendine
Dinah Sheridan
Liz Essendine
Gwen Watford
Monica Reed
Elizabeth Counsell
Joanna Lyppiatt
Julian Fellowes
Roland Maule
Belinda Lang
Daphne Stillington
Colin Spaull
Fred
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