Laugh It Off

Mar 9, 1940

1h 18m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

British National Films

Laugh It Off Trailers

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Cast

Tommy Towers

Tommy Trinder

Sally

Jean Colin

Lt. Somers

Anthony Hulme

Peggy Carter

Marjorie Browne

Sgt. Maj. Slaughter

Edward Lexy

Mrs. McNab

Ida Barr

Colonel

Charles Victor

General

Charles Victor

Sergeant

Wally Patch

Pat

Warren Jenkins

Jock

John Laurie

George

Henry Lytton Jr.

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