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Simon and Laura

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When television producers select Simon Foster (Peter Finch) and his wife, Laura (Kay Kendall), to be the subjects of a live television series documenting a completely happy marriage, they appear to be the perfect choice. On camera, the couple is caring and supportive of each other. However, in reality, their relationship is very rocky, and they frequently argue. Because their show is a hit, Simon and Laura try to keep up the facade for audiences until cracks start to surface on the air.

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Guardian Staff Guardian 09/14/2022
The theme is old but it is very well dressed up in a new setting of television... Muriel Box, who directed it, makes it easy to forget that her film was adapted from a play; there is no staginess about it. Go to Full Review C.A. Lejeune Observer (UK) 09/14/2022
Simon and Laura leans towards farce, but never quite topples over. It is admirably served by its players. Go to Full Review Virginia Graham The Spectator 06/13/2018
Its satire and sophistication make a refreshing change and I can heartily recommend it. Go to Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 02/09/2018
Handsomely mounted and more sophisticated than the usual run of British comedies, Simon and Laura provides a gentle but sometimes telling satire at the expense of the BBC and the acting profession. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/06/2021 A witty and amusing comedy whose stars Peter Finch and Kay Kendal play a theatrical couple who have a rather tempestuous relationship. A soot covered London provides the backdrop - all the characters seem to smoke all the time -unlike in modern movies! See more 09/13/2014 Enjoyable but slight. See more Read all reviews
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Muriel Box

Director

Peter Finch

Simon Foster

Kay Kendall

Laura Foster

Muriel Pavlow

Janet Honeyman

Hubert Gregg

Bertie Burton

Maurice Denham

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Movie Info

Synopsis When television producers select Simon Foster (Peter Finch) and his wife, Laura (Kay Kendall), to be the subjects of a live television series documenting a completely happy marriage, they appear to be the perfect choice. On camera, the couple is caring and supportive of each other. However, in reality, their relationship is very rocky, and they frequently argue. Because their show is a hit, Simon and Laura try to keep up the facade for audiences until cracks start to surface on the air.
Director
Muriel Box
Screenwriter
Peter Blackmore
Production Co
Group Film Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 19, 2011
Runtime
1h 31m