Only When I Laugh (1981) 
Only When I Laugh ★★★ It Hurts Only When I Laugh 1981 (R) Neil Simon reworked his Broadway flop "The Gingerbread Lady" to produce this poignant comedy about the relationship between an aging alcoholic actress and her teenage daughters. 120m/C VHS. Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco, Joan Hackett, David Dukes, Kevin Bacon, John Bennett Perry; Director: Glenn Jordan; Writer: Neil Simon; Cameo: David Shire. Golden Globes '82: Support. Actress (Hackett).
| Year Released | 1981 |
| Rating | R |
| Length (in minutes) | 120 |
| Display | Color |
| Formats | VHS |
| National Film Registry |
| Year | Source | Award |
| 1982 | Golden Globes | Support Actress |
| Role | Name |
| Actor | Joan Hackett |
| Actor | Kevin Bacon |
| Actor | John Bennett Perry |
| Actor | Marsha Mason |
| Actor | Kristy McNichol |
| Actor | David Dukes |
| Actor | James Coco |
| Cameo | David Shire |
| Director | Glenn Jordan |
| Writer | Neil Simon |
