Present Laughter (1981)

0.0/10 • 147 min •

Overview

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.

Cast

Donald Sinden

Garry Essendine

Dinah Sheridan

Gwen Watford

Elizabeth Counsell

Joanna Lyppiatt

Julian Fellowes

Belinda Lang

Daphne Stillington

Colin Spaull

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