Laughter in Paradise

Jun 1, 1951

1h 37m

★ 6.4

He sets the whole world laughing ... there's even Laughter in Paradise!

Overview

When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature. NB: This is the film which introduced Audrey Hepburn.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Mario Zampi Productions

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Cast

Deniston Russell

Alastair Sim

Agnes Russell

Fay Compton

Lucille Grayson

Beatrice Campbell

Simon Russell

Guy Middleton

Herbert Russell

George Cole

Sir Charles Robson

A.E. Matthews

Elizabeth Robson

Joyce Grenfell

Roger Godfrey

Anthony Steel

Gordon Webb

John Laurie

Sheila Wilcott

Eleanor Summerfield

Bank Manager

Ronald Adam

Police Sergeant

Leslie Dwyer

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