Mrs. Warren's Profession (1972)
Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.
Director: Herbert Wise
Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: October 3, 1972
Cast
- Coral Browne - Mrs. Warren
- Penelope Wilton - Vivie Warren
- James Grout - Sir George Crofts
- Derek Godfrey - Mr. Praed
- Robert Powell - Frank Gardner
- Richard Pearson - Rev. Samuel Gardner
Screenplay
- George Bernard Shaw
- Rosemary Hill (Script Editor)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Wise
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mrs. Warren's Profession about?
- Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.
- Who directed Mrs. Warren's Profession?
- Mrs. Warren's Profession was directed by Herbert Wise.
- Who stars in Mrs. Warren's Profession?
- Mrs. Warren's Profession stars Coral Browne, Penelope Wilton, James Grout, Derek Godfrey, Robert Powell, Richard Pearson.
- How long is Mrs. Warren's Profession?
- Mrs. Warren's Profession has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Mrs. Warren's Profession?
- Mrs. Warren's Profession is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Mrs. Warren's Profession produced?
- Mrs. Warren's Profession was produced in United Kingdom.