Laughter (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1930, Laughter is a comedy and romance film directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Zeigfeld Follies beauty Peggy marries an older man, C. Morton Gibson. Although she soon grows tired of their sedate life, she refuses the attentions of her longtime friend, the volatile sculptor Ralph Le Saint. When pianist Paul Lockridge arrives from Paris, he begs Peggy to run away with him to France, where they can share adventure and a full life -- but complications arise for Peggy when Gibson's attractive daughter visits.
Who’s in it. Laughter stars Nancy Carroll as Peggy Gibson, Fredric March as Paul Lockridge, Frank Morgan as C. Mortimer Gibson and Glenn Anders as Ralph Le Sainte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Laughter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughter (1930)?
- In US, Laughter is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laughter worth watching?
- Laughter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laughter?
- Laughter stars Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, Frank Morgan, Glenn Anders and Diane Ellis.
- When was Laughter released?
- Laughter was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.