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Laughter in Paradise (1951)

Director: Mario Zampi

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From Time Out Film Guide

After kicking the bucket Griffith has the last laugh on his grasping relatives, each of whom stands to inherit £150,000 if, and only if, they perform the unlikely tasks designated by the deceased. Mild-mannered Sim, for instance, mercilessly hen-pecked by the priceless Grenfell, has to get himself thrown in jail. This is one of the brighter moments in a movie that's saddled with too much plot and then has to grind a way through it. Fitfully felicitous though, with a glimpse of young Audrey Hepburn.

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Time Out Film Guide

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  • mr z said...
    Posted on Sep 17 2007 11:16 A entertainning film with a lot of meteaphoresi.i.e.simularities to life.
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Cast & crew

Director: Mario Zampi

Producer: Mario Zampi

Cast: Alastair Sim, Fay Compton, Beatrice Campbell, George Cole, Hugh Griffith, Joyce Grenfell, AE Matthews, John Laurie, Audrey Hepburn full cast

Genre(s): Comedy

Duration: 93 mins


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