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Canned Laughter (1979)

Movie ★ 6.5 26 min

Comedy

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.

Geoffrey Sax Director Rowan Atkinson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 8, 1979
Runtime
26 min
IMDb
tt0125687
Language
,
Studio

Themes

Cast

Rowan Atkinson Rowan Atkinson Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall Sue Holderness Sue Holderness Lorraine Joan Scott Mrs. Nolan John J. Carney Bus Conductor Harry Shacklock Old Man George Belbin George Belbin Passenger George Romanov Foreigner Michael Staniforth Sanders Martin Wimbush Martin Wimbush Lloyd Michael Brennan Michael Brennan Security Guard Alan Curtis Alan Curtis Head Waiter Christopher Lillicrap Waiter Alan Hay Pianist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Canned Laughter 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 directed Canned Laughter?
Canned Laughter was directed by Geoffrey Sax.
Who stars in Canned Laughter?
Canned Laughter stars Rowan Atkinson, Sue Holderness, Joan Scott, John J. Carney.
When was Canned Laughter released?
Canned Laughter is a 1979 comedy film.
Where can I watch Canned Laughter?
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