Miss Thompson Goes Shopping (1958)
Adaptation of Martin Armstrong's poem about an elderly lady who becomes perturbed by something we can't see. It becomes apparent that she is looking for her past, lost in a memory or the clutches of nostalgia. Miss Thompson's shopping trip to town is in chaotic contrast to the tranquil nature of her lonely home, which on return seems like paradise.
Director: David Gladwell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 2, 1958
Production: BFI Experimental Film Fund
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miss Thompson Goes Shopping about?
- Adaptation of Martin Armstrong's poem about an elderly lady who becomes perturbed by something we can't see. It becomes apparent that she is looking for her past, lost in a memory or the clutches of nostalgia. Miss Thompson's shopping trip to town is in chaotic contrast to the tranquil nature of her lonely home, which on return seems like paradise.
- Who directed Miss Thompson Goes Shopping?
- Miss Thompson Goes Shopping was directed by David Gladwell.
- How long is Miss Thompson Goes Shopping?
- Miss Thompson Goes Shopping has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Miss Thompson Goes Shopping?
- Miss Thompson Goes Shopping is a Documentary film.
- Where was Miss Thompson Goes Shopping produced?
- Miss Thompson Goes Shopping was produced in United Kingdom.