Rubberface (1981)
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Directors
Glen Salzman, Rebecca Yates
Cast
Jim Carrey
The story
Janet is a high school student who frequently acts out as a class clown, as she feels it is the only way she can gain acceptance from her peers. She is tasked with writing an essay about what makes people laugh. During her investigations she encounters a dishwasher named Tony, who wants to become a professional comedian.
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comedy television program
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