Heartbreak House
Summary:
Heartbreak House is a 1985 TV staging of the 1920 comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Rex Harrison stars as retired British sea captain Shotover, who tries vainly to maintain an even keel in his own household. The catalyst for the plot is Ellie (Amy Irving), a friend of Shotover's eldest daughter Heslone (Rosemary Harris). Having set her cap for a self-made industrialist (Geo... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Rex Harrison - (Shotover)
Amy Irving - (Ellie)
Rosemary Harris - (Heslone)
Dana Ivey
George Martin
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Review:
Filmed versions (as opposed to cinematic adaptations) of plays are usually a mixed blessing, and such is the case with Heartbreak House. It's a challenging piece to pull off on-stage, containing lengthy debates over the fate of mankind, the problems of capitalism and socialism, and the proper roles of the sexes. It becomes even more challenging ... Continue >>
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