"Mrs. Henderson Presents"

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Supposedly based on true events, this story tells of a rich widow (Judi Dench)in Pre- and then WW II wartime London who buys a theater and prevails upon an experienced theater manager (Bob Hoskins) to run it. They decide to operate it continuously and the show becomes an instant hit. When initial enthusiasm flags, Dench hits upon the idea of using nude young women on stage, although negotiations with the authorities result in a compromise requiring that the girls must be in static poses and not move. Still, this packs the house night after night, especially when war breaks out and the Blitz ensues. Hoskins, a married Dutch Jew, and Dench (who never got over the loss of her son in WW I) constantly battle over everything, even though they secretly like (love?) each other. Somewhat predictable and wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting without the nudity but it is light and entertaining.

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