Present Laughter
1981 | 147m | English
Popularity: 6 (history)
| Director: | Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan |
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| Writer: | Noël Coward |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 16, 1981 |
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| Director: | Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan |
| Writer: | Noël Coward |
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| Production Companies | BBC |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Nov 23, 2025 Entered: Nov 23, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
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| 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 |
| Name | Job |
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| Rick Gardner | Director |
| Alan Strachan | Director |
| Noël Coward | Writer |
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