Laugh It Off (1940)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.141 |
Directed By
John Baxter
Wallace Orton
Crew
Wallace Orton
Hal Fuller
John Baxter
Wallace Orton
Bridget Boland
Austin Melford
John Corfield
Michael C. Chorlton
R. Holmes Paul
Marr Mackie
Ronnie Munro
Kennedy Russell
James Wilson
TOP 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
John Laurie
Jock
Henry Lytton Jr.
George
Billy Percy
Bill
Joan Kemp-Welch
Canteen Waitress
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