Stage Beauty (2004)
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
Starring Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson
Directed by Richard Eyre
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Germany,United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Romance
Keywords: duke,theater,actor,17th century,based on play
Cast
Maria
Ned Kynaston
Stage Manager
Male Emelia/Dickie
Betterton
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Samuel Pepys
Lady Meresvale
Sir Charles Sedley
Mistress Revels
King Charles II
Sir Peter Lely
Sir Edward Hyde
Call Boy
Harry
Nick
Thomas Cockerell
Nell Gwynn
Lady Jane Bellamy
Miss Frayne