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Mrs Henderson Presents is a musical comedy film of 2005 directed by Stephen Frears. It stars Bob Hoskins and Dame Judi Dench.

Plot

The movie is based on the true story of the world famous Windmill Theatre in London. Eccentric 70-year-old widow Mrs. Laura Henderson purchases it in the 1930s and appoints autocratic manager Vivian van Damm. They start a continuous variety review called 'Revudeville', but after other theatres in London copy this innovation, they begin to lose money. Mrs. Henderson suggests they add female nudity similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris. This is unprecedented in the United Kingdom. Authorities reluctantly allow this under the condition that the nude performers do not move so it can be considered art. Mrs. Henderson and Mr. van Damm frequently clash and squabble, but also show great appreciation of each other.

Since the theatre is below street level, it is relatively safe during the bombing of London and performances continue. Eventually, the authorities want the theatre to close because of the danger of crowds gathered in the street by the theatre. However, Mrs. Henderson successfully argues that for soldiers going to die in the war, this is the last chance for seeing female nudity.

Cast

Laura Henderson	Judi Dench
Vivian Van Damm	Bob Hoskins
Bertie	Will Young
Lady Conway	Thelma Barlow
Ambrose	Richard Syms
Frances	Rosalind Halstead
Maureen	Kelly Reilly
Vera	Sarah Solemani
Doris	Anna Brewster
Peggy	Natalia Tena
Jane	Camille O'Sullivan
Maggie	Doraly Rosen

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