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Mrs. Henderson Presents is a British film of genre Drama directed by Stephen Frears released in USA on 9 september 2005 with Judi Dench
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 9 september 2005
Length 1h43
Directed by Stephen Frears
OriginUnited-kingdom
Themes Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Aviation films, Musical films, Political films
Rating69%
Mrs Henderson Presents is a 2005 British comedy film written by American playwright Martin Sherman and directed by Stephen Frears. It stars Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Kelly Reilly, and Pop Idol winner Will Young in his acting debut. A musical version of the film, starring Emma Williams and Tracie Bennett, will open at Theatre Royal, Bath in August 2015.
Synopsis
The film is based on the true story of the Windmill Theatre in London. Eccentric 70-year-old widow Mrs Laura Henderson purchases it as a post-widowhood hobby and appoints autocratic manager Vivian Van Damm. In 1937, they start a continuous variety revue called "Revudeville", but after other theatres in London copy this innovation, they begin losing money. Mrs Henderson suggests they add female nudity, similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris, which is unprecedented in the United Kingdom. The Lord Chamberlain (Rowland Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer) reluctantly allows this under the condition that the nude performers remain immobile, so the performances can be considered art, the equivalent of nude statues in museums.Actors
Judi Dench
(Mrs. Laura Henderson)
Bob Hoskins
(Vivian Van Damm)
Kelly Reilly
(Maureen)
Will Young
(Bertie)
Christopher Guest
(Lord Cromer)
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