Who Laughs Last? (2006)

This Artsville documentary profiles Roger Hall, New Zealand’s most successful playwright. Three decades after Hall's early play Middle Age Spread became a hit, the original cast return for 2006 follow-up Spreading Out. Director Shirley Horrocks explores the secrets behind Hall’s successful brand of comedy (which includes dozens of stage plays, and TV hit Gliding On), while closely exploring Middle Age Spread and Spreading Out. Alongside excerpts from both, there are interviews with John Clarke, Grant Tilly, Ginette McDonald on Hall's role in the birth of her character Lynn of Tawa, and Hall himself.

Director: Shirley Horrocks
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
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Editing: Bill Toepfer
Production: Point of View Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Who Laughs Last? about?
This Artsville documentary profiles Roger Hall, New Zealand’s most successful playwright. Three decades after Hall's early play Middle Age Spread became a hit, the original cast return for 2006 follow-up Spreading Out. Director Shirley Horrocks explores the secrets behind Hall’s successful brand of comedy (which includes dozens of stage plays, and TV hit Gliding On), while closely exploring Middle Age Spread and Spreading Out. Alongside excerpts from both, there are interviews with John Clarke, Grant Tilly, Ginette McDonald on Hall's role in the birth of her character Lynn of Tawa, and Hall himself.
Who directed Who Laughs Last??
Who Laughs Last? was directed by Shirley Horrocks.
Who stars in Who Laughs Last??
Who Laughs Last? stars Grant Tilly, Peter Elliott, Roger Hall, Dai Henwood, Ray Henwood, Ross Jolly.
How long is Who Laughs Last??
Who Laughs Last? has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Who Laughs Last??
Who Laughs Last? is a Documentary film.
Where was Who Laughs Last? produced?
Who Laughs Last? was produced in New Zealand.