Stage Beauty

2004 Richard Eyre 1h 46m
Comedy Romance

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting.

Cast

Claire Danes Maria
Billy Crudup Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson Stage Manager
Mark Letheren Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson Betterton
Ben Chaplin George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar Lady Meresvale

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