

The Sound of Laughter
1963, English. Directed by John O'Shaughnessy.
A Star-Studded Parade of the Classic Clowns at Their Most Hilarious!
A compilation of film clips of comedies from 1930's.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John O'ShaughnessyDirector
- Ed WynnCollege Professor
- Buster KeatonElmer Butts
- Bob HopeBing Fawcett - Plumber
- Bing CrosbyBob (Singer in Grocery Store)
- Danny KayeNikolai Nikolayevich
- Bert LahrEgbert Bunting / Roland Montague
- Harry RitzHarry - Hotel Manager
- Al RitzAl - Hotel House Detective
- Jimmy RitzJimmy - Hotel Bellboy
- Shirley TempleLa Belle Diaperina (Saloon Singer)
- Milton BerleElmer Brown (Singer with Cocktail Glasses)
- Imogene CocaMiss Klutz (Ballerina)
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Saidy
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The Sound of Laughter: quick answers
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How long is The Sound of Laughter?
The Sound of Laughter runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Sound of Laughter have a post-credits scene?
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The Sound of Laughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sound of Laughter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sound of Laughter on?
The Sound of Laughter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 1963. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sound of Laughter?
If you liked The Sound of Laughter, try Kevin Hart: Irresponsible, Jerry Before Seinfeld, Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny.
Who directed The Sound of Laughter?
The Sound of Laughter (1963) was directed by John O'Shaughnessy and stars Ed Wynn, Buster Keaton, Bob Hope.