Simon and Laura(1955)
They're so happy... it's not true!!!
A couple of bickering, married performers agree to star in a "Mr. and Mrs." TV show.
Movie: Simon and Laura
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Simon Foster
Laura Foster
Janet Honeyman
Bertie Burton
Wilson
David Prentice
Controller of Television Drama
Jessie
Barney
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