Enter Laughing
“The picture that brings you the hilarious answer to WHY BOYS LEAVE HOME!”
Synopsis
A machinist's apprentice in Depression-era New York, David dreams of becoming the new Ronald Colman. Defying the wishes of his parents, David lands a nonpaying job in a seedy theatrical production directed by broken-down ham Marlowe.
Top Cast
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Reni Santoni
David Kolowitz
José Ferrer
Harrison B. Marlowe
Shelley Winters
Emma Kolowitz
Elaine May
Angela Marlowe
Jack Gilford
Mr. Foreman
Janet Margolin
Wanda
David Opatoshu
Morris Kolowitz
Michael J. Pollard
Marvin
Don Rickles
Harry Hamburger
Richard Deacon
Pike
Nancy Kovack
Miss Laura B
Herbie Faye
Mr. Schoenbaum
Rob Reiner
Clark Baxter
Danny Stein
Spencer Reynolds
Milton Frome
Policeman
Lillian Adams
Theatre Goer
Mantan Moreland
Subway Rider
Patrick Campbell
Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stein, Carl Reiner
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- Enter Laughing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Acre Enterprises, Sajo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
Joseph Stein, Carl Reiner
Quincy Jones
Joseph F. Biroc
Charles Nelson
Carl Reiner, Joseph Stein
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Director
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Joseph Stein
Screenplay
Carl Reiner
Screenplay
Carl Reiner
Producer
Joseph Stein
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Charles Nelson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Enter Laughing
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What is Enter Laughing about?
A machinist's apprentice in Depression-era New York, David dreams of becoming the new Ronald Colman. Defying the wishes of his parents, David lands a nonpaying job in a seedy theatrical production directed by broken-down ham Marlowe.
Who directed Enter Laughing?
Enter Laughing was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in Enter Laughing?
The principal cast of Enter Laughing includes Reni Santoni, José Ferrer, Shelley Winters, Elaine May, Jack Gilford.
When was Enter Laughing released and how long is it?
Enter Laughing was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Enter Laughing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enter Laughing was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is Enter Laughing based on a book or true story?
Enter Laughing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carl Reiner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enter Laughing?
Enter Laughing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).