Present LaughterMovie
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.
About Present Laughter
Present Laughter is a 1981 movie directed by Alan Strachan, Rick Gardner.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 27m, production credits from United Kingdom, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Gwen Watford, Elizabeth Counsell. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
