Gracie! (2009)
In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When World War Two breaks out, Gracie sings for the troops despite poor health, to the dismay of her fussy husband, film director Monty Banks, an Italian, born Mario Bianchi. With Italy's entry into the war Monty is in danger of being interned so Gracie consents to his moving to America whilst she tours Canada, fund-raising for the war effort. She is accused of deserting the country which made her famous and booed offstage, though she later tours battlefields as a singer. With the war over she regains popularity, performing 'Take Me To Your Heart Again' at the London Palladium. Banks dies in 1950 and, though still a successful singer, Gracie never regains her pre-war iconic status.
Cast
- Jane Horrocks - Gracie Fields
- Tom Hollander - Monty Banks
- Ellie Haddington - Jenny Stansfield
- Tony Haygarth - Fred Stansfield
- Ruth Kearney - Miriam
- David Dawson - Harry Parr Davies
- Alistair Petrie - Basil Dean
- Ed Coleman - Soldier/Journalist
- Nigel Whitmey - Reporter 2
- Nathan Nolan - Reporter 1
Screenplay
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
biography
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gracie! about?
- In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When World War Two breaks out, Gracie sings for the troops despite poor health, to the dismay of her fussy husband, film director Monty Banks, an Italian, born Mario Bianchi. With Italy's entry into the war Monty is in danger of being interned so Gracie consents to his moving to America whilst she tours Canada, fund-raising for the war effort. She is accused of deserting the country which made her famous and booed offstage, though she later tours battlefields as a singer. With the war over she regains popularity, performing 'Take Me To Your Heart Again' at the London Palladium. Banks dies in 1950 and, though still a successful singer, Gracie never regains her pre-war iconic status.
- Who directed Gracie!?
- Gracie! was directed by Brian Percival.
- Who stars in Gracie!?
- Gracie! stars Jane Horrocks, Tom Hollander, Ellie Haddington, Tony Haygarth, Ruth Kearney, David Dawson.
- How long is Gracie!?
- Gracie! has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Gracie!?
- Gracie! is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Gracie! produced?
- Gracie! was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Gracie!?
- The themes of Gracie! include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.