Movie

Laughter in Paradise

Released: June 1, 1951 (1951)

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Comedy

When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature. NB: This is the film which introduced Audrey Hepburn.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

A.E. Matthews as Sir Charles Robson
Age at release: 81
Fay Compton as Agnes Russell
Age at release: 56
John Laurie as Gordon Webb
Age at release: 54
Alastair Sim as Deniston Russell
Age at release: 50
Guy Middleton as Simon Russell
Age at release: 44
Joyce Grenfell as Elizabeth Robson
Age at release: 41
Anthony Steel as Roger Godfrey
Age at release: 31
Eleanor Summerfield as Sheila Wilcott
Age at release: 30
Beatrice Campbell as Lucille Grayson
Age at release: 28
George Cole as Herbert Russell
Age at release: 26

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Ernest Thesiger as Endicott
Age at release: 72
Ronald Adam as Bank Manager
Age at release: 54
Mackenzie Ward as Benson
Age at release: 48
Noel Howlett as Clerk of the Court
Age at release: 48
Leslie Dwyer as Police Sergeant
Age at release: 44
Martin Boddey as Store Shopwalker
Age at release: 44
John Boxer as Constable Charles Baker (uncredited)
Age at release: 42
Colin Gordon as Station Constable
Age at release: 40
Hugh Griffith as Henry Russell
Age at release: 39
Ian Colin as Bank Robber (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
Ivan Craig as Card Player (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
Sebastian Cabot as Card Player (uncredited)
Age at release: 32
Charlotte Mitchell as Ethel
Age at release: 24
Audrey Hepburn as Cigarette Girl
Age at release: 22
Mary Germaine as Susan Heath
Age at release: 18
Veronica Hurst as Joan Webb
Age at release: Unknown
Jack Arrow as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Paul Beradi as Club Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Eddie Boyce as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
George Crawford as Bailiff (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown