It's No Laughing Matter
Synopsis
The story of a ruddy-cheeked rural postman who dabbles in poetry-writing on the side. He utilizes his hobby to spread a bit of sunshine throughout the village, at one point reuniting a long-estranged family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Weber
- Original Title
- It's No Laughing Matter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Hobart Bosworth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber
Lois Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Director
Lois Weber
Writer
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 It's No Laughing Matter
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What is It's No Laughing Matter about?
The story of a ruddy-cheeked rural postman who dabbles in poetry-writing on the side. He utilizes his hobby to spread a bit of sunshine throughout the village, at one point reuniting a long-estranged family.
Who directed It's No Laughing Matter?
It's No Laughing Matter was directed by Lois Weber.
Who stars in It's No Laughing Matter?
The principal cast of It's No Laughing Matter includes Macklyn Arbuckle, Cora Drew, Myrtle Stedman, Adele Farrington, Frank Elliott.
When was It's No Laughing Matter released and how long is it?
It's No Laughing Matter was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's No Laughing Matter?
It's No Laughing Matter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).