Present Laughter (1981): Cast
Present Laughter is a 1981 film directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner, starring Donald Sinden as Garry Essendine, Gwen Watford and Julian Fellowes. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m (147 min)
- Directors
- Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Present Laughter About?
The premise of Present Laughter without spoilers.
Often viewed as semi‑autobiographical, the film tracks a few days in the life of actor Garry Essendine as he readies for a touring commitment. Farcical interruptions make him fend off admirers, placate secretary Monica Reed, avoid estranged wife Liz, confront a young playwright, and face his looming fortieth birthday and a mid‑life crisis.
Present Laughter Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- filmed play
- estranged wife
- actor
- producer
- manager
- guest bedroom
- secretary
- farce
- dressing gown
- housekeeper
- valet
- debutante
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- one location
- london england
- stage play
- live performance
Present Laughter Cast & Characters
Donald Sinden leads the cast as Garry Essendine, with Gwen Watford as Monica Reed and Julian Fellowes as Roland Maule. Directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alan Strachan
- Co-director Rick Gardner
- Donald Sinden as Garry Essendine
- Gwen Watford as Monica Reed
- Julian Fellowes as Roland Maule
- Dinah Sheridan as Liz Essendine
Also Starring in Present Laughter
· 3 more- Elizabeth Counsell Joanna Lyppiatt
- Colin Spaull Fred
- Belinda Lang Daphne Stillington
More from Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner
One more film directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner: Ghost 14.
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Present Laughter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Present Laughter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Present Laughter?
Present Laughter runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Present Laughter released?
Present Laughter was released on December 16, 1981.
Who directed Present Laughter?
Present Laughter was directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner.
Who is in the cast of Present Laughter?
Present Laughter stars Donald Sinden as Garry Essendine, Gwen Watford as Monica Reed and Julian Fellowes as Roland Maule, among 7 credited actors.
Does Present Laughter have a post-credit scene?
No. Present Laughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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