Mrs. Silly
Synopsis
Mrs. Silly, a woman who has lost her husband to another, is now about to lose her son to an expensive boarding school, compliments of her ex's money. Confronted with these losses, Mrs. Silly realizes she must regain her identity. Desperately trying to keep up appearances, to be cheerful, busy, and dignified, she only succeeds in living up to the derisive nickname she invented for herself.
Top Cast
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Maggie Smith
Mrs Silly
Adrian Ross Magenty
Michael
Deborah Grant
Gillian
Michael Culver
John
Cyril Luckham
Bishop
James Villers
Mr Lyng
Salmaan Peerzada
Mr. Ashaf
Dawn Archibald
Carol
Paul Hawkins
Swagger
Jo Kendall
Mrs. Lyng
Roger Llewellyn
Rev. Green
Anthony Benson
Waiter
Les Clark
Taxi Driver
Sarah Hollingworth
Twin
Katy Hollingworth
Twin
Marian Golec
Miss Trenchard
Miles Taylor
Schoolmaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cellan Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Larbey, William Trevor
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Mrs. Silly
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
Bob Larbey, William Trevor
Marc Wilkinson
Ken Morgan, Andy Stephen
Roy Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Roberts
Producer
Bob Larbey
Writer
James Cellan Jones
Director
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Ken Morgan
Director of Photography
Andy Stephen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Silly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mrs. Silly about?
Mrs. Silly, a woman who has lost her husband to another, is now about to lose her son to an expensive boarding school, compliments of her ex's money. Confronted with these losses, Mrs. Silly realizes she must regain her identity. Desperately trying to keep up appearances, to be cheerful, busy, and dignified, she only succeeds in living up to the derisive nickname she invented for herself.
Who directed Mrs. Silly?
Mrs. Silly was directed by James Cellan Jones.
Who stars in Mrs. Silly?
The principal cast of Mrs. Silly includes Maggie Smith, Adrian Ross Magenty, Deborah Grant, Michael Culver, Cyril Luckham.
When was Mrs. Silly released and how long is it?
Mrs. Silly was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Silly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Silly was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
Is Mrs. Silly based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Silly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Trevor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Silly?
Mrs. Silly holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).