Stage Beauty
2004, Film, 106 min, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 67
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
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. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Directed by Richard Eyre
Cast
- Billy Crudup as Ned Kynaston
- Claire Danes as Maria Hughes
- Rupert Everett as King Charles II
- Derek Hutchinson as Stage Manager
- Mark Letheren as Dickie
- Tom Wilkinson as Thomas Betterton
- Ben Chaplin as George Villiers II - Duke of Buckingham
- Hugh Bonneville as Samuel Pepys
- Jack Kempton as Call Boy
- Alice Eve as Miss Frayne
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