Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

Dan Ireland's latest film is the comedy drama, "Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont", based on the best selling novel of the same name, by the late, celebrated English author, Elizabeth Taylor, for Cineville and Picture Entertainment.

The story centers around an elegant elderly lady (Mrs Palfrey) who, after being recently widowed, moves from Scotland to London to be near to her 26 year old grandson, Desmond. When Desmond fails to return any of her several phone calls, or visit her at the resident hotel she is staying (The Claremont), fate brings her together with a young writer, Ludovic Meyer, after she has an accident outside his basement flat.

Eventually, Ludo ends up helping Mrs. Palfrey by playing a charade - pretending to be her grandson, so that the other off-beat elderly residents of the hotel believe that she hasn't been lying, and that she really does have a grandson.

The two newly found friends discover they have a lot more in common with each other then they do with other people their own age.

Ludo inadvertently leads Mrs Palfrey through her past; Mrs Palfrey inadvertently leads Ludo to his future. The young writer finally finds the story he has been looking for all his young life - and Mrs Palfrey finds the 'grandson' she never knew she had. Thus begins a deep-rooted friendship that is far reaching, and everlasting.

Along the way, a few problems arise when her real grandson shows up at the hotel.

The film starts one of the greatest actresses of our time, Dame Joan Plowright (Enchanted April), aka Lady Laurence Olivier, in the largest and most demanding role of her screen career, and introduces a stunning new actor in a leading role, Rupert Friend (The Libertine, Pride and Prejudice). The supporting cast consists of some of the greatest and most respected actors from the Engligh stage, Anna Massey (Peeping Tom, Frenzy), Georgina Hale (Mahler, The Devils, The Boyfriend), Millicent Martin (Alfie), Clare Higgins (this year's Best Actress Olivier Award winner for her performance in Hecuba), and newcomer Zoe Tapper (Stage Beauty). The film was photographed by Claudio Rocha, Ireland's long time cinematographer, with music by Stephen Barton.

The score was produced by Ireland's long time collaborator, Harry Gregson-Williams (Kingdom of Heaven, Domino and Shrek). The film was Produced by Lee Caplin, Zachary Matz and Carl Colpaert.

The screenplay was written by Ruth Sacks, with additional dialogue by Martin Donovan and Dan Ireland.

Running time: 94 mins
Starring: Joan Plowright -- Ruport Friend
Rating: Not Rated
DVD Features: Biographies -- Filmographies -- Photo Galleries -- Interactive menus -- Jump to scenes -- Dolby Sound -- PC/Mac compatible
Street date: December 2006
Part #: WLV3438
UPC #: 798622343826

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Dan
• Ireland
• Rupert
• Friend
• novel
• Elizabeth
• Taylor
• Cineville
• westlake

[MignonB1]

Yes.... this film will leave it's indelible mark on you too! I loved it! Joan Plowright

is absolutely delightful as Mrs. Palfrey.

Do youself a favor and make sure you see this film... you won't soon forget it!!

[dpmduran]

Just saw it, and I've never enjoyed myself more....with my clothes on!

A real gem!

[woodlist]

Even I loved it.

[bevybeach]

Great movie.....lovin Rupert Friend.

[scottydot80]

I'm a palfrey! Where the fuck is my name from???

[MrPalfreyman001]

you stole my mums name lol

[TheDarkShadow6]

I HATE dramas...

But this movie made me cry surprisingly.

[didire]

A truly lovely film! Joan Plowright is amazing as always, and Rupert Friend is a fresh new talent that I hope we see much more of in the years to come.

[xenafan234]

Joan is such a GREAT Actor!

[hugh0221]

I heard that there are 2 clips which Rupert sings, & I wanna see it!

[fuddyboi]

saw this over xmas. not my normal taste in film but was really engaging and that old lady is so sweet!