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Canned Laughter

197926mGeoffrey Sax
IMDb 6.6

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Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.

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What is Canned Laughter (1979) about?

Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.

Who stars in Canned Laughter?

Canned Laughter stars Rowan Atkinson (Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall), Sue Holderness (Lorraine), Joan Scott (Mrs. Nolan), John J. Carney (Bus Conductor), Harry Shacklock (Old Man). The film was directed by Geoffrey Sax.

How long is Canned Laughter?

Canned Laughter has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Canned Laughter worth watching?

Canned Laughter holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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