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Look Up and Laugh

1935Movie1 h 20 min

55

DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about history and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

A gay musical comedy!

Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.

Feels like

British Slapstick Comedy
Working-Class Heroine
Uplifting Community Story
Depression-Era Optimism
Quirky Characters
Sentimental & Lighthearted
Local Pride
Musical Numbers

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by: Basil Dean
Written by: J. B. Priestley
Produced by: Basil Dean
Music by: Ernest Irving

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Facts

August 7, 1935 · 1 h 20 min · Comedy, Music

Released: August 7, 1935
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
Genres: Comedy, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Look Up and Laugh worth watching?"

Questions about Look Up and Laugh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Look Up and Laugh worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Look Up and Laugh okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Look Up and Laugh make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Look Up and Laugh?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.