Laugh It Off

APPROPIATE

1940 / 78min.

Rating5.3

Genres

Music

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

John Laurie

Charles Victor

Tommy Trinder

Wally Patch

Joan Kemp-Welch

Jean Colin

Anthony Hulme

Edward Lexy

Warren Jenkins

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