Top Cast
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Milton Berle
Kipling Cooper
Virginia Mayo
Nancy Eagen
Ruth Roman
Fay Washburn
Bert Lahr
Eddie Eagen
Alan Hale
Sam Washburn
Grace Hayes
Gracie Kennedy Washburn
Jerome Cowan
Elliott Montgomery
Lloyd Gough
Monte Wilson
Ransom M. Sherman
Henry 'Hank' Richards
Iris Adrian
Julie Adams
Wally Vernon
Wally Vernon - Comic
Max Showalter
Comet Pen Salesman
Mark Strong
Station Agent (uncredited)
Kit Guard
Canal Street Boys Club Heckler (uncredited)
Sammy Menacker
Bouncer
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
- Original Title
- Always Leave Them Laughing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
Ernest Haller
Clarence Kolster
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Jerry Wald
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Always Leave Them Laughing
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What is Always Leave Them Laughing about?
A self-absorbed comedian steps all over his friends and colleagues in order to achieve success.
Who directed Always Leave Them Laughing?
Always Leave Them Laughing was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Always Leave Them Laughing?
The principal cast of Always Leave Them Laughing includes Milton Berle, Virginia Mayo, Ruth Roman, Bert Lahr, Alan Hale.
When was Always Leave Them Laughing released and how long is it?
Always Leave Them Laughing was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Always Leave Them Laughing?
Always Leave Them Laughing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).