Mrs. Warren's Profession

Herbert Wise
1972-10-03


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111 min

Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.

Cast

Name Character Team
Coral Browne Mrs. Warren Unowned
Penelope Wilton Vivie Warren Unowned
James Grout Sir George Crofts Unowned
Derek Godfrey Mr. Praed Unowned
Robert Powell Frank Gardner Unowned
Richard Pearson Rev. Samuel Gardner Unowned