Mrs Henderson Presents
Synopsis
Driven by the desire to win back the dwindling music hall audiences who had been lured away by the advent of 'talking pictures', this charming lady and veritable force of nature was aided by equally formidable and tenacious theatre manager Vivian Van Damm, as she set about her task with the kind of vigour and determination which belied her advanced years.
This wonderfully argumentative pair were complete opposites, but their extraordinary partnership proved fruitful when Mrs Henderson's influence in society enabled her to take advantage of a legal loophole which permitted the theatre to show entirely nude models on stage - provided they didn't move a muscle. From here it was an easy step to the 'Nude Revue,' a musical extravaganza which became a roaring success and cemented the Windmill Theatre's reputation and place in history.
Details
- Year
- 2005
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 103 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Stephen Frears
- Producer
- David and Kathy Rose
- Editor
- Lucia Zucchetti
- Screenwriter
- Martin Sherman
- Director of Photography
- Andrew Dunn
- Sound
- Peter Lindsay
- Music
- George Fenton
- Principal cast
- Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Kelly Reilly, Will Young
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Mrs Henderson Productions Ltd.
37 Ovington SquareLondon SW3 1LJ
UK
T+44 (0)207 584 3355
mrshendersonpresents@hotmail.com
Sales Company
Pathe Pictures International
Kent House, 14-17 Market PlaceLondon W1W 8AR
UK
T +44 (0)207 462 4427
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