Laugh It Off
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
78 min
Release Date
1940-03-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.3
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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