Laughter (1930)
The emotion-swept romance of a modern woman who found that life without laughter is living death
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.
Director: Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 24, 1930
Cast
- Nancy Carroll - Peggy Gibson
- Fredric March - Paul Lockridge
- Frank Morgan - C. Mortimer Gibson
- Glenn Anders - Ralph Le Sainte
- Diane Ellis - Marjorie Gibson
- Ollie Burgoyne - Pearl, Peggy's Maid
- Leonard Carey - Benham, Gibson's Butler
- Eric Blore - Party Guest in Angel Costume (Uncredited)
- Charles Halton - Winslow, Gibson's Secretary (Uncredited)
- Duncan Penwarden - Mr. Miller (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Screenplay)
- Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast (Story)
- Douglas Z. Doty (Screenplay)
- Douglas Z. Doty (Story)
- Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast (Screenplay)
Music: Vernon Duke
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: Helene Turner
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
millionaire, pre-code, ziegfeld follies
More Films by Director: Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
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 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.
- Who directed Laughter?
- Laughter was directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast.
- Who stars in Laughter?
- Laughter stars Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, Frank Morgan, Glenn Anders, Diane Ellis, Ollie Burgoyne.
- How long is Laughter?
- Laughter has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Laughter?
- Laughter is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Laughter produced?
- Laughter was produced in United States of America.