The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton (2006)

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In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.

Director: Jon Jones
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Charlie Mole
Cinematography: Ian Moss
Editing: Sue Wyatt
Production: BBC, PBS
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

victorian england

More Films by Director: Jon Jones
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton about?
In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a publisher of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Not someone to sit at home in the traditional role of a housewife, Mrs. Beeton started work in her husband's business, initially as an editor correcting English but then writing some of the columns herself. It as at this point that she developed an idea for a cookbook and Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was born. Her life was not an easy one however. The publishing business went bankrupt, she lost two children at a young age and had several miscarriages. She died at the age of 28.
Who directed The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton was directed by Jon Jones.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton stars Anna Madeley, JJ Feild, Jim Carter, Anna Chancellor, Siobhan Hayes, Joseph Mawle.
How long is The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton produced?
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton was produced in United Kingdom.