Laughter (1930) | Region-Free (DVD) | Starring Nancy Carroll

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Title: Laughter (1930)

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Plot Synopsis:
Peggy, a former chorus girl, marries wealthy broker C. Mortimer Gibson, seeking financial security. However, she soon becomes bored with their sedate life. When her former lover, composer Paul Lockridge, returns from Paris, he encourages her to seek adventure and true happiness. Complications arise as Peggy grapples with her desires for love and security, leading to dramatic and comedic situations.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast
• Writers:
  • Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast
  • Douglas Z. Doty
  • Herman J. Mankiewicz
  • Donald Ogden Stewart
• Cast:
  • Nancy Carroll as Peggy
  • Fredric March as Paul Lockridge
  • Frank Morgan as C. Mortimer Gibson
  • Glenn Anders as Ralph Le Saint
  • Diana Allen as Marjorie Gibson

IMDb Link:
Laughter (1930)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Dan Callahan – ★★★★☆
   “Laughter is a famous, though largely unseen film, that inaugurates the screwball comedies of the thirties.”
2. drednm – ★★★★☆
   “I watched LAUGHTER, a 1930 film starring Nancy Carroll and Fredric March. Many comments and reviews state this film as a forerunner of the 30s screwball comedy.”
3. cocoanut_grove – ★★★★☆
   “A delightful movie. I liked the story; there were some amusing moments and some tragic ones.”

Meta Description:
Laughter (1930) is a pre-Code American comedy film directed by Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast. The story follows Peggy, a former chorus girl who marries a millionaire but becomes disenchanted with her life of luxury. The film explores themes of love, security, and the pursuit of happiness, featuring performances by Nancy Carroll and Fredric March.