Laugh It Off (1940)
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.
Top billed cast
Tommy TrinderTommy Towers
Jean ColinSally- Anthony HulmeLt. Somers
- Marjorie BrownePeggy Carter
- Edward LexySgt. Maj. Slaughter
- Ida BarrMrs. McNab
Charles VictorColonel- Charles VictorGeneral
Wally PatchSergeant
Warren JenkinsPat
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