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Laughter in Paradise

Plot: When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature
Release Date: Friday, June 1 1951
73 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Alastair SimAlastair Sim
Alastair Sim was
50 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Deniston Russell'.
Tue, Oct 09 1900 –
Thu, Aug 19 1976
Portrait of Fay ComptonFay Compton
Fay Compton was
56 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Agnes Russell'.
Tue, Sep 18 1894 –
Tue, Dec 12 1978
Portrait of Beatrice CampbellBeatrice Campbell
Beatrice Campbell was
28 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Lucille Grayson'.
Mon, Jul 31 1922 –
Thu, May 10 1979
Portrait of Guy MiddletonGuy Middleton
Guy Middleton was
44 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Simon Russell'.
Sat, Dec 15 1906 –
Tue, Jul 31 1973
Portrait of George ColeGeorge Cole
George Cole was
26 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Herbert Russell'.
Wed, Apr 22 1925 –
Wed, Aug 05 2015
Portrait of A.E. MatthewsA.E. Matthews
A.E. Matthews was
81 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Sir Charles Robson'.
Sun, Nov 21 1869 –
Sun, Jul 20 1969
Portrait of Joyce GrenfellJoyce Grenfell
Joyce Grenfell was
41 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Elizabeth Robson'.
Thu, Feb 10 1910 –
Fri, Nov 30 1979
Portrait of Anthony SteelAnthony Steel
Anthony Steel was
31 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Roger Godfrey'.
Fri, May 21 1920 –
Wed, Mar 21 2001
Portrait of John LaurieJohn Laurie
John Laurie was
54 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Gordon Webb'.
Wed, Mar 24 1897 –
Mon, Jun 23 1980
Portrait of Eleanor SummerfieldEleanor Summerfield
Eleanor Summerfield was
30 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Sheila Wilcott'.
Mon, Mar 07 1921 –
Fri, Jul 13 2001
Portrait of Ronald AdamRonald Adam
Ronald Adam was
54 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Bank Manager'.
Tue, Dec 29 1896 –
Tue, Mar 27 1979
Portrait of Leslie DwyerLeslie Dwyer
Leslie Dwyer was
44 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Police Sergeant'.
Tue, Aug 28 1906 –
Mon, Dec 29 1986
Portrait of Ernest ThesigerErnest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger was
72 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Endicott'.
Tue, Jan 14 1879 –
Sat, Jan 14 1961
Portrait of Charlotte MitchellCharlotte Mitchell
Charlotte Mitchell was
24 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Ethel'.
Fri, Jul 23 1926 –
Wed, May 02 2012
Portrait of Mackenzie WardMackenzie Ward
Mackenzie Ward was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Benson'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Veronica HurstVeronica Hurst
Veronica Hurst was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Joan Webb'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Audrey HepburnAudrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was
22 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Cigarette Girl'.
Sat, May 04 1929 –
Wed, Jan 20 1993
Portrait of Hugh GriffithHugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith was
39 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Henry Russell'.
Thu, May 30 1912 –
Wed, May 14 1980
Portrait of Colin GordonColin Gordon
Colin Gordon was
40 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Station Constable'.
Thu, Apr 27 1911 –
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Portrait of Michael PertweeMichael Pertwee
Michael Pertwee was
35 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Stewart'.
Mon, Apr 24 1916 –
Wed, Apr 17 1991
Portrait of Mary GermaineMary Germaine
Mary Germaine was
18 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Susan Heath'.
Tue, Mar 28 1933
Portrait of Noel HowlettNoel Howlett
Noel Howlett was
48 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Clerk of the Court'.
Mon, Dec 22 1902 –
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Portrait of Martin BoddeyMartin Boddey
Martin Boddey was
44 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Store Shopwalker'.
Tue, Apr 16 1907 –
Fri, Oct 24 1975
Portrait of Jack ArrowJack Arrow
Jack Arrow was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Policeman in Court (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BeradiPaul Beradi
Paul Beradi was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BoxerJohn Boxer
John Boxer was
42 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Constable Charles Baker (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 25 1909 –
Sun, Aug 22 1982
Portrait of Eddie BoyceEddie Boyce
Eddie Boyce was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Policeman in Court (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sebastian CabotSebastian Cabot
Sebastian Cabot was
32 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 06 1918 –
Mon, Aug 22 1977
Portrait of Ian ColinIan Colin
Ian Colin was
39 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Bank Robber (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 16 1912 –
Fri, Feb 20 1987
Portrait of Ivan CraigIvan Craig
Ivan Craig was
39 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 22 1912 –
Thu, Oct 06 1994
Portrait of George CrawfordGeorge Crawford
George Crawford was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Bailiff (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan DarnelliDan Darnelli
Dan Darnelli was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Pedestrian (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Grace Denbeigh-RussellGrace Denbeigh-Russell
Grace Denbeigh-Russell was
60 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 06 1890 –
Tue, Jan 28 1969
Portrait of Lyn EvansLyn Evans
Lyn Evans was
53 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Jailer (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 28 1898 –
Mon, Jun 15 1953
Portrait of Ian FlemingIan Fleming
Ian Fleming was
62 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 09 1888 –
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Portrait of Robert GregoryRobert Gregory
Robert Gregory was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Shopper at Swan & Edgar (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat HaganPat Hagan
Pat Hagan was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Police Sergeant in Court (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor HarringtonVictor Harrington
Victor Harrington was
41 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Shopper in Swan & Edgar (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 27 1909 –
Wed, Jul 23 1980
Portrait of Scott HarroldScott Harrold
Scott Harrold was
64 in Laughter in Paradise
as '2nd Clerk of the Court (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 26 1886 –
Fri, Feb 22 1963
Portrait of Frank HawkinsFrank Hawkins
Frank Hawkins was
44 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Store Detective (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 18 1907
Portrait of Laurence HepworthLaurence Hepworth
Laurence Hepworth was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Shopper (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur HowardArthur Howard
Arthur Howard was
41 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Businessman on Train (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 18 1910 –
Sun, Jun 18 1995
Portrait of Frederick KelseyFrederick Kelsey
Frederick Kelsey was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Henry’s Butler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Avice LandoneAvice Landone
Avice Landone was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Shopper at Swan & Edgar (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ned LynchNed Lynch
Ned Lynch was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Pedestrian (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis MattoLouis Matto
Louis Matto was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Club Barman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim MorrisJim Morris
Jim Morris was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Policeman in Court (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas MuirDouglas Muir
Douglas Muir was
46 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 05 1904 –
Wed, Nov 30 1966
Portrait of William MurrayWilliam Murray
William Murray was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Jeweller’s Assistant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles SaynorCharles Saynor
Charles Saynor was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Policeman in Court (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack SharpJack Sharp
Jack Sharp was
37 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1914 –
Wed, May 24 1972
Portrait of John SharpJohn Sharp
John Sharp was
30 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Constable Cafferty (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 05 1920 –
Thu, Nov 26 1992
Portrait of Christine SilverChristine Silver
Christine Silver was
66 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Mrs. Goodwin (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 17 1884 –
Wed, Nov 23 1960
Portrait of Emile StemmlerEmile Stemmler
Emile Stemmler was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Club Maitre d’ (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Toke TownleyToke Townley
Toke Townley was
38 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Pickpocket (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 06 1912 –
Thu, Sep 27 1984
Portrait of John WarrenJohn Warren
John Warren was
34 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 13 1916

Crew

Portrait of Mario ZampiMario Zampi
Mario Zampi was
47 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Director, Producer'
Sun, Nov 01 1903 –
Mon, Dec 02 1963
Portrait of William McLeodWilliam McLeod
William McLeod was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Gordon ScottGordon Scott
Gordon Scott was
31 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Jan 03 1920 –
Tue, Apr 02 1991
Portrait of Robert LennardRobert Lennard
Robert Lennard was
41 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Casting Director'
Mon, May 16 1910 –
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Portrait of Nora RobertsNora Roberts
Nora Roberts was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Casting Director'
Unknown Birthday –
Fri, Mar 01 1968
Portrait of Louis LevyLouis Levy
Louis Levy was
56 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Music Director'
Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Sun, Aug 18 1957
Portrait of Michael PertweeMichael Pertwee
Michael Pertwee was
35 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Original Story, Screenplay'
Mon, Apr 24 1916 –
Wed, Apr 17 1991
Portrait of Jack DaviesJack Davies
Jack Davies was
37 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Original Story, Screenplay'
Tue, Nov 25 1913 –
Wed, Jun 22 1994
Portrait of Giulio ZampiGiulio Zampi
Giulio Zampi was
27 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Editor'
Sat, Sep 29 1923
Portrait of Stanley BlackStanley Black
Stanley Black was
37 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Music, Conductor'
Sat, Jun 14 1913 –
Tue, Nov 26 2002
Portrait of Polly YoungPolly Young
Polly Young was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of H.L. BirdH.L. Bird
H.L. Bird was
41 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Sound Recordist'
Wed, Jun 09 1909
Portrait of Ivan KingIvan King
Ivan King was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Bill BeavisBill Beavis
Bill Beavis was
36 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Scenic Artist'
Sun, Aug 09 1914 –
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Portrait of Arthur GrahamArthur Graham
Arthur Graham was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Kenneth McKayKenneth McKay
Kenneth McKay was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of June FaithfullJune Faithfull
June Faithfull was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of Harold KingHarold King
Harold King was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Recording Supervision'
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Portrait of Victor PeckVictor Peck
Victor Peck was
>> in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Olga LehmannOlga Lehmann
Olga Lehmann was
39 in Laughter in Paradise
as 'Opening Title Sequence'
Sat, Feb 10 1912 –
Fri, Oct 26 2001