The House of Mirth
Summary:
Adapted for the screen from Edith Wharton's much-loved novel of the same name, House of Mirth follows the fortunes -- or lack thereof -- of Lily Bart, an ambitious but financially imperiled young woman looking for a rich husband in early 20th century New York. The story opens as Lily (Gillian Anderson) takes tea at the apartment of Lawrence Selden (Eric Stoltz), a young bache... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Gillian Anderson - (Lily Bart)
Eric Stoltz - (Lawrence Selden)
Dan Aykroyd - (Gus Trenor)
Eleanor Bron - (Mrs. Peniston)
Terry Kinney - (George Dorset)
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Review:
This adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic novel about the emptiness and cruelty of turn-of-the-century New York high society marks yet another departure for British filmmaker Terence Davies. After earning accolades for his stylized, nostalgia pieces about his working-class upbringing, Davies turned toward adaptation with his 1995 film of ... Continue >>
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