Mrs. Henderson Presents
Mrs. Henderson Presents is set in pre World War II London and tells the remarkable truly life story of one of England’s most prominent and eccentric society figures, Laura Henderson (Judi Dench) who founded the historic Windmill Theatre legendary for its "nude revue" musical extravaganza.
Driven by a 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 her equally formidable and tenacious theatre manager, Vivian Van Damm Bob Hoskins), as she set about her task with the kind of vigor and determination which belied her advanced years.
Taking a humorous and moving behind-the-scenes look at this forgotten world.
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Cast
Judi Dench - Laura Henderson
Bob Hoskins - Vivian Van Damm
Will Young - Bertie
Christopher Guest - Lord Cromer
Kelly Reilly - Maureen
Thelma Barlow - Lady Conway
Camille O'Sullivan - Jane
Production Co.
Pathe International
Future Film Group
Micro-Fusion
The Weinstein Company
U.K. Film Council
BBC Films
Heyman-Hoskins Productions
Produced by
David Aukin
Bob Hoskins
David M. Thompson
Studio
The Weinstein Company
Writer
David Rose
Kathy Rose
Martin Sherman
Music
George Fenton
