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Present Laughter

19812h 27mMovie

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,…

DirectorsAlan Strachan·Rick Gardner
WriterNoël Coward

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Cast · Directed by Alan Strachan

DSDonald Sinden
Donald Sinden
Garry Essendine
DSDinah Sheridan
Dinah Sheridan
Liz Essendine
GWGwen Watford
Gwen Watford
Monica Reed
ECElizabeth Counsell
Elizabeth Counsell
Joanna Lyppiatt
JFJulian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes
Roland Maule
BLBelinda Lang
Belinda Lang
Daphne Stillington
CSColin Spaull
Colin Spaull
Fred

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