Laugh It Off (1940)
As WWII begins, vaudeville entertainer Tommy Towers is called up to serve. He arranges a job for his girlfriend at the local pub. To keep moral up, his commanding officer orders him to perform for the troops.
Director: John Baxter, Wallace Orton
Genre: Music
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: March 9, 1940
Cast
- Tommy Trinder - Tommy Towers
- Jean Colin - Sally
- Anthony Hulme - Lt. Somers
- Marjorie Browne - Peggy Carter
- Edward Lexy - Sgt. Maj. Slaughter
- Ida Barr - Mrs. McNab
- Charles Victor - Colonel
- Charles Victor - General
- Wally Patch - Sergeant
- Warren Jenkins - Pat
Screenplay
- Austin Melford
- Bridget Boland (Screenplay)
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Michael C. Chorlton
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
entertainer, world war ii, awol, bandleader
More Films by Director: John Baxter, Wallace Orton
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laugh It Off about?
- As WWII begins, vaudeville entertainer Tommy Towers is called up to serve. He arranges a job for his girlfriend at the local pub. To keep moral up, his commanding officer orders him to perform for the troops.
- Who directed Laugh It Off?
- Laugh It Off was directed by John Baxter, Wallace Orton.
- Who stars in Laugh It Off?
- Laugh It Off stars Tommy Trinder, Jean Colin, Anthony Hulme, Marjorie Browne, Edward Lexy, Ida Barr.
- How long is Laugh It Off?
- Laugh It Off has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Laugh It Off?
- Laugh It Off is a Music film.
- Where was Laugh It Off produced?
- Laugh It Off was produced in United Kingdom.