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Present Laughter

Plot: 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: Wednesday, December 16 1981
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Donald SindenDonald Sinden
Donald Sinden was
58 in Present Laughter
as 'Garry Essendine'.
Tue, Oct 09 1923 –
Thu, Sep 11 2014
Portrait of Dinah SheridanDinah Sheridan
Dinah Sheridan was
61 in Present Laughter
as 'Liz Essendine'.
Fri, Sep 17 1920 –
Sun, Nov 25 2012
Portrait of Gwen WatfordGwen Watford
Gwen Watford was
54 in Present Laughter
as 'Monica Reed'.
Sat, Sep 10 1927 –
Sun, Feb 06 1994
Portrait of Elizabeth CounsellElizabeth Counsell
Elizabeth Counsell was
39 in Present Laughter
as 'Joanna Lyppiatt'.
Sun, Jun 07 1942
Portrait of Julian FellowesJulian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes was
32 in Present Laughter
as 'Roland Maule'.
Wed, Aug 17 1949
Portrait of Belinda LangBelinda Lang
Belinda Lang was
27 in Present Laughter
as 'Daphne Stillington'.
Wed, Dec 23 1953
Portrait of Colin SpaullColin Spaull
Colin Spaull was
37 in Present Laughter
as 'Fred'.
Fri, May 19 1944

Crew

Portrait of Alan StrachanAlan Strachan
Alan Strachan was
43 in Present Laughter
as 'Director'
Mon, Sep 19 1938 –
Fri, May 29 2015
Portrait of Rick GardnerRick Gardner
Rick Gardner was
>> in Present Laughter
as 'Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Noël CowardNoël Coward
Noël Coward would have been no older than
73 in Present Laughter
as 'Writer'
Fri, Dec 15 1899 –
Mon, Mar 26 1973