Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Martin Sherman. Starring Judy Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young and Kelly Reilly. Rated R 2005, UK/USA. 103 minutes.

Synopsis: Set in pre-World War II London, Mrs Henderson Presents tells the remarkable true-life story of one of England's most prominent and eccentric society figures, Laura Henderson, who founded the historic Windmill Theatre.

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.


official Site: http://www.mrshendersonthemovie.com/



Here?s the trailer: http://www.mrshendersonthemovie.com/


Cinema Sundays is pleased to present the Baltimore Premiere of Mrs. Henderson Presents. Director Stephen Frears? (Dirty Pretty Things, High Fidelity, Dangerous Liasons) latest effort. What a pleasure to present a film that contains no dysfunctional families, no annoying professors or psychopathic writers. I am certainly looking forward to something lighter after seeing the Dying Gaul?twice!

Our Guest Speaker this week is WYPR?s afternoon host and yoga mogul Diane Finlayson. It?s a pleasure to welcome her back to Cinema Sundays after a long hiatus.