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Present Laughter

1981-12-16 2hr 27m

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.

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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.

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    1981-12-16
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  • Runtime
    2hr 27m
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    Released
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    BBC

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Rick Gardner
Director
Noël Coward
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Cast

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Garry Essendine
Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Liz Essendine
Gwen Watford

Gwen Watford

Monica Reed
Elizabeth Counsell

Elizabeth Counsell

Joanna Lyppiatt
Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Roland Maule
Belinda Lang

Belinda Lang

Daphne Stillington

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