Present Laughter (1981)
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.
- Date of release
- 1981-12-16
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Director
- Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan
Casting
- Donald Sinden — Garry Essendine
- Dinah Sheridan — Liz Essendine
- Gwen Watford — Monica Reed
- Elizabeth Counsell — Joanna Lyppiatt
- Julian Fellowes — Roland Maule
- Belinda Lang — Daphne Stillington
- Colin Spaull — Fred
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