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Mrs. Henderson Presents poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.9 / 100
2005·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 43m

MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS

“The show must go on, but the clothes must come off.”

Recently widowed well-to-do Laura Henderson purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. After starting an innovative continuous variety review, which is copied by other theaters, they begin to lose money. Mrs Henderson suggests they add risqué burlesque acts similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

Above the Line
Stephen Frears·DirectorMartin Sherman·WriterKathy Rose·IdeaAndrew Dunn·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerLucia Zucchetti·Editor
Cast
Judi Dench·Mrs. Laura HendersonBob Hoskins·Vivian Van DammWill Young·BertieChristopher Guest·Lord CromerKelly Reilly·MaureenThelma Barlow·Lady ConwayAnna Brewster·DorisRosalind Halstead·FrancesSarah Solemani·VeraNatalia Tena·Peggy
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Stephen Frears·Director
Writing· 4
Martin Sherman·WriterKathy Rose·IdeaDavid Rose·IdeaSheila van Damm·Book
Camera· 1
Andrew Dunn·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lucia Zucchetti·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
George Fenton·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 9
Sandy Powell·Costume DesignTony Woollard·Art DirectionHugo Luczyc-Wyhowski·Production DesignPaul Ghirardani·Art DirectionMandy Gold·Extras Makeup ArtistJoe Hopker·Makeup & HairRobert Wischhusen-Hayes·Set DecorationJulia Vernon·Extras Makeup ArtistLiz Michie·Extras Makeup Artist
Production· 12
David Aukin·Executive ProducerNorma Heyman·ProducerBob Hoskins·Executive ProducerDavid M. Thompson·Executive ProducerCameron McCracken·Executive ProducerFrançois Ivernel·Executive ProducerTracey Scoffield·Executive ProducerDavid Rose·Associate ProducerKathy Rose·Associate ProducerTracey Seaward·Line ProducerKevan Van Thompson·Line ProducerLeo Davis·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Craig Lyn·CG Supervisor
By the Numbers
58.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$28M
ROI 39%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#C0C0C0
#808080
Mood
Elegant, Playful, Theatrical
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three individuals against a bright white background with radiating light effects. A blonde woman in a blue feathered garment stands on the l”

comedydramamusic
Key Elements
Blue Feathered GarmentChaise LoungeDark Hat
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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