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      Simon and Laura

      1955 1h 31m Comedy List
      Reviews 71% 100+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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      Guardian Staff Guardian 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. Sep 14, 2022 Full Review C.A. Lejeune Observer (UK) Simon and Laura leans towards farce, but never quite topples over. It is admirably served by its players. Sep 14, 2022 Full Review Virginia Graham The Spectator Its satire and sophistication make a refreshing change and I can heartily recommend it. Jun 13, 2018 Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 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. Feb 9, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member 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! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable but slight. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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
      Producer
      Earl St. John
      Screenwriter
      Peter Blackmore
      Production Co
      Group Film Productions
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Apr 19, 2011
      Runtime
      1h 31m