Say what you will about feel-good films anchored by feisty old broads, the English have a knack with them and Stephen Frears' fact-based tale of a formidable, aristocratic widow who makes it her mission to put naked girls on the London stage is delightful. 1937: Having just buried her husband of many decades, wealthy Mrs. Laura Henderson (Judi Dench) casts about for ways to spend her time. She finally takes her friend Lady Conway's (Thelma Barlow) advice and decides to enjoy the freedom to shop without spousal reproach. Though Lady Conway meant jewelry and hats, Mrs. Henderson buys the decrepit Windmill Theater in raffish Soho and starts the search for someone to run...
Released:
2005
Rated:
R
Length:
103 mins