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Present Laughter (1981) | Slate

Present Laughter

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Present Laughter

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.

Released: 1981
Runtime: 2h 27m
Country: United Kingdom

Direction and writing

Noël CowardWriter

Alan StrachanDirector

Rick GardnerDirector

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Cast

Donald SindenGarry Essendine
Dinah SheridanLiz Essendine
Gwen WatfordMonica Reed

Elizabeth CounsellJoanna Lyppiatt

Julian FellowesRoland Maule

Belinda LangDaphne Stillington

Colin SpaullFred

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