The Laughing Woman
The Laughing Woman
1931, Czech. Directed by Jan Bor.
Helena Leeová is at a spa with her daughter Marcelka. One day a lifeguard saves her from drowning. The rescued woman comes to in the lifeguard's arms. This incident is used by the newspapers to promote a society scandal. They print a report that the lifeguard was seen with Helena in her bedroom. Helena's husband, the banker Filip Lee, is a candidate for bank president. The scandal threatens his career and thus Lee at once demands a divorce. His legal representative, Jan Farrland, not only wins the divorce suit but also manages to have Helena's daughter taken from her custody. One day Farrland meets Helena at a society party and he comes to understand that he has wronged her, and he falls in love with her.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 20 March 1931
- Original title
- Žena, která se směje
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jan Bor
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What The Laughing Woman is based on
The Laughing Woman is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Laughing Woman runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Laughing Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 1931. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Laughing Woman?
If you liked The Laughing Woman, try Won't Back Down, Battle of the Year, Gigi & Nate.
Who directed The Laughing Woman?
The Laughing Woman (1931) was directed by Jan Bor and stars Olga Scheinpflugová, Jiří Steimar, Karel Jičínský.
What is The Laughing Woman based on?
The Laughing Woman is adapted from a play or musical.