Present Laughter (movie)
- Production country: United Kingdom
- Producer: Rick Gardner , Alan Strachan
- Production companies: BBC
- Release date: 12/16/1981
- Run time: 147 min.
Movie description
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.
