In her new book Rachel Cooke re-examines the 1950s through 10 women who pioneered in their careers. In this extract she tells the stories of sisters-in-law Muriel and Betty Box, two prominent women in the British film industry
Until recently, anyone who wanted to see the film To Dorothy a Son had to lock themselves deep in the bowels of the British Film Institute off Tottenham Court Road, London, and watch it on an old Steenbeck editing machine. A little-known comedy from 1954, To Dorothy is no one's idea of a classic. It has an infuriating star in Shelley Winters, a creaky screenplay by Peter Rogers (later the producer of the Carry On series) and a set that looks as if it is on loan from a local amateur dramatics society.
We are in the home of Tony (John Gregson) and his baby-faced wife, Dorothy (Peggy Cummins). Dorothy is heavily pregnant, and confined to bed.
Until recently, anyone who wanted to see the film To Dorothy a Son had to lock themselves deep in the bowels of the British Film Institute off Tottenham Court Road, London, and watch it on an old Steenbeck editing machine. A little-known comedy from 1954, To Dorothy is no one's idea of a classic. It has an infuriating star in Shelley Winters, a creaky screenplay by Peter Rogers (later the producer of the Carry On series) and a set that looks as if it is on loan from a local amateur dramatics society.
We are in the home of Tony (John Gregson) and his baby-faced wife, Dorothy (Peggy Cummins). Dorothy is heavily pregnant, and confined to bed.
- 10/5/2013
- by Rachel Cooke
- The Guardian - Film News
The style spotlight is back on Wallis Simpson, says Imogen Fox, while her biographer, Anne Sebba, explains how important fashion became to the Duchess of Windsor
Fashion is having a Mrs Simpson moment. No, it's not the first time we admit, but the streamlined chic that earned Wallis her style icon stripes completely chimes with the feel of fashion right now. We predict that Wallis 'Get the look!' features are set to spike very soon. Especially since W.E., Madonna's film about the American socialite's life, had its world premiere at the Venice film festival on Thursday. The film stars Andrea Riseborough and from the shots we've seen, the wardrobe looks brilliantly done, no matter what reviews make of scene where Wallis jives with an African tribesman to the Sex Pistols' Pretty Vacant.
Designer Roland Mouret is not shy about admitting his admiration for Wallis's style either. Next Tuesday he will launch a gold,...
Fashion is having a Mrs Simpson moment. No, it's not the first time we admit, but the streamlined chic that earned Wallis her style icon stripes completely chimes with the feel of fashion right now. We predict that Wallis 'Get the look!' features are set to spike very soon. Especially since W.E., Madonna's film about the American socialite's life, had its world premiere at the Venice film festival on Thursday. The film stars Andrea Riseborough and from the shots we've seen, the wardrobe looks brilliantly done, no matter what reviews make of scene where Wallis jives with an African tribesman to the Sex Pistols' Pretty Vacant.
Designer Roland Mouret is not shy about admitting his admiration for Wallis's style either. Next Tuesday he will launch a gold,...
- 9/2/2011
- by Imogen Fox
- The Guardian - Film News
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