Mrs. Warren's Profession
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw, Rosemary Hill
- Original Title
- Mrs. Warren's Profession
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wise
George Bernard Shaw, Rosemary Hill
Cedric Messina
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George Bernard Shaw
Writer
Herbert Wise
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Mrs. Warren's Profession includes Coral Browne, Penelope Wilton, James Grout, Derek Godfrey, Robert Powell.
When was Mrs. Warren's Profession released and how long is it?
Mrs. Warren's Profession was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.