Present Laughter

Rick Gardner
1981-12-16


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147 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Donald Sinden Garry Essendine Unowned
Dinah Sheridan Liz Essendine Unowned
Gwen Watford Monica Reed Unowned
Elizabeth Counsell Joanna Lyppiatt Unowned
Julian Fellowes Roland Maule Unowned
Belinda Lang Daphne Stillington Unowned
Colin Spaull Fred Unowned