Laughter
"The emotion-swept romance of a modern woman who found that life without laughter is living death"
Originally released in 1930. Laughter is a romance/comedy film. directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, and Frank Morgan
Synopsis
Zeigfeld Follies beauty Peggy marries an older man, C. Morton Gibson. Although she soon grows tired of their sedate life, she refuses the attentions of her longtime friend, the volatile sculptor Ralph Le Saint. When pianist Paul Lockridge arrives from Paris, he begs Peggy to run away with him to France, where they can share adventure and a full life -- but complications arise for Peggy when Gibson's attractive daughter visits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nancy Carroll
as Peggy Gibson
Fredric March
as Paul Lockridge
Frank Morgan
as C. Mortimer Gibson
Glenn Anders
as Ralph Le Sainte
Diane Ellis
as Marjorie Gibson
Ollie Burgoyne
as Pearl, Peggy's Maid
Leonard Carey
as Benham, Gibson's Butler
Eric Blore
as Party Guest in Angel Costume (Uncredited)
Charles Halton
as Winslow, Gibson's Secretary (Uncredited)
Duncan Penwarden
as Mr. Miller (Uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laughter about?
Zeigfeld Follies beauty Peggy marries an older man, C. Morton Gibson. Although she soon grows tired of their sedate life, she refuses the attentions of her longtime friend, the volatile sculptor Ra...
Who directed Laughter?
Laughter was directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast.
How long is Laughter?
Laughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Laughter released?
Laughter was released on September 24, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laughter?
The main cast of Laughter includes Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, Frank Morgan, Glenn Anders, Diane Ellis.