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Plot

Laughter is a sophisticated romantic comedy belying the "fact" that most early talkies were stiff and dull. Nancy Carroll plays a Follies dancer who meets her goal of marrying a millionaire (Frank Morgan). Alas, her husband is a well-meaning bore, and soon Nancy begins seeking entertainment elsewhere. She reunites with her former boyfriend (Fredric March), a composer who seems to have a funny quip for every occasion. This adult affair is paralleled by the romance between Nancy's stepdaughter and a devil-may-care sculptor. Though the plot mechanics slow down towards the climax, Laughter manages to sustain the promise of its title for nearly 80 minutes.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
85min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/12/2005
Distributor(s):
Paramountf
Director(s):
Harry D'Abbadie D'Arrast
Starring:
Nancy Carroll , Fredric March , Frank Morgan , Glenn Anders , Diane Ellis
Themes:
Infidelity,Lovers Reunited
Tone:
Easygoing,Irreverent,Light,Upbeat,Witty
Keywords:
arrest,bail,depression,extramarital-affair,friendship,husband,love,mansion,marriage,millionaire,police,rekindle,romance,sculpture,shelter,show-business,suicide-attempt,traveling
Language:
English