Simply look for the Free Shipping truck next to
an item. The truck indicates an item is in the
Alibris warehouse and ready to ship. Select at
least $49 worth of items displaying a truck and
get free shipping to any US address.
Alibris is an online marketplace with over 10,000
independent sellers. When you select your items
from a single seller you'll get consolidated
shipping rates from that seller.
The true story of two performers whose careers were changed forever by a shift in gender roles on the British stage comes to the screen in this ...Show synopsisThe true story of two performers whose careers were changed forever by a shift in gender roles on the British stage comes to the screen in this adaptation of the play Compleat Female Stage Beauty by Jeffrey Hatcher. In London, in the latter half of the 17th century, Ned Kynaston (Billy Crudup) is a noted star of the legitimate theater with an unusual specialty -- at a time when it was considered unseemly for women to work as thespians, Kynaston specialized in female roles, and was described by one writer as the most beautiful woman on the London stage. With the help of his faithful dresser, Maria Hughes (Claire Danes), Kynaston can turn himself into a striking actress in front of the footlights, and is starring opposite Thomas Betterton (Tom Wilkinson) in a production of Shakespeare's Othello when, while still in costume after a performance, he is propositioned by theatrical impresario Sir Charles Sedley (Richard Griffiths). The sexually open-minded Sedley isn't discouraged to learn Kynaston is a man, but he is bitterly angered by the actor's flip rejection of his advances. Sedley takes revenge against Kynaston by hiring a gang of criminals to beat him up. With Betterton's production of Othello closed while the leading "lady" recuperates, Hughes sees an opportunity and stages an underground version of the play, casting herself as Desdemona. While she lacks Kynaston's dramatic skills, the daring of her appearance on-stage creates a sensation, and King Charles II (Rupert Everett), a noted theater buff, is so taken with Hughes that he declares women should play women from now on. But as Hughes' star rises, Kynaston's quickly falls, and he becomes a bitter, forgotten man. When the novelty of Hughes' gender wears off and her failings as an thespian become obvious, she turns to her former friend Kynaston, hoping he can teach her to be as good an actress as he was. Stage Beauty's supporting cast includes Ben Chaplin, Edward Fox, and Hugh Bonneville. ~ Mark Deming, RoviHide synopsis
Stage Beauty (BBC Films / Lions Gate Films / Momentum Pictures / Qwerty Films) – DVD (2005)
directed by
Richard Eyre
featuring
Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin
DVD, BBC Films / Lions Gate Films / Momentum Pictures / Qwerty Films 2005
1 disc
UPC: 012236173106
The true story of two performers whose careers were changed forever by a shift in gender roles on the British stage comes to the screen in this adaptation of the play Compleat Female Stage Beauty by Jeffrey Hatcher. In London, in the latter half of the 17th century, Ned Kynaston (Billy Crudup) is a noted star of the legitimate theater with an unusual specialty -- at a time when it was considered unseemly for women to work as thespians, Kynaston specialized in female roles, and was described by one writer as the most ...Show moreThe true story of two performers whose careers were changed forever by a shift in gender roles on the British stage comes to the screen in this adaptation of the play Compleat Female Stage Beauty by Jeffrey Hatcher. In London, in the latter half of the 17th century, Ned Kynaston (Billy Crudup) is a noted star of the legitimate theater with an unusual specialty -- at a time when it was considered unseemly for women to work as thespians, Kynaston specialized in female roles, and was described by one writer as the most beautiful woman on the London stage. With the help of his faithful dresser, Maria Hughes (Claire Danes), Kynaston can turn himself into a striking actress in front of the footlights, and is starring opposite Thomas Betterton (Tom Wilkinson) in a production of Shakespeare's Othello when, while still in costume after a performance, he is propositioned by theatrical impresario Sir Charles Sedley (Richard Griffiths). The sexually open-minded Sedley isn't discouraged to learn Kynaston is a man, but he is bitterly angered by the actor's flip rejection of his advances. Sedley takes revenge against Kynaston by hiring a gang of criminals to beat him up. With Betterton's production of Othello closed while the leading "lady" recuperates, Hughes sees an opportunity and stages an underground version of the play, casting herself as Desdemona. While she lacks Kynaston's dramatic skills, the daring of her appearance on-stage creates a sensation, and King Charles II (Rupert Everett), a noted theater buff, is so taken with Hughes that he declares women should play women from now on. But as Hughes' star rises, Kynaston's quickly falls, and he becomes a bitter, forgotten man. When the novelty of Hughes' gender wears off and her failings as an thespian become obvious, she turns to her former friend Kynaston, hoping he can teach her to be as good an actress as he was. Stage Beauty's supporting cast includes Ben Chaplin, Edward Fox, and Hugh Bonneville. ~ Mark Deming, RoviHide
1.
DVD,
BBC Films / Lions Gate Films / Momentum Pictures / Qwerty Films,
2005
Description:Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Tom Wilkinson, Ben...Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin. Good in good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 110 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.78: 1. Originally released: 2004. Ex library copy. Moderate wear on DVD/Case. Typical library, stampings, markings, stickers etc (WB)
Description:Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Tom Wilkinson, Zoe...Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Tom Wilkinson, Zoe Tapper. Very good. 2004 Run time: 109. *Previously viewed rental* Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
Description:Alice Eve, Jack Kempton, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Chaplin, Tom...Alice Eve, Jack Kempton, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Chaplin, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Letheren, Derek Hutchinson, Rupert Everett, Claire... Good. 2007 Run time: 106. CDs/DVDs are used, but will be cleaned before shipping Your purchase is helping someone with a disability find a job! Thank you!
Description:Very Good. 012236173106 Very good-Ex-rental copy-Light wear...Very Good. 012236173106 Very good-Ex-rental copy-Light wear-Plays perfectly! Free First class upgrade, ships within 24 hours, All DVDs guaranteed! ! ! ! !
Studio: BBC Films / Lions Gate Films / Momentum Pictures / Qwerty Films
Screen format: Widescreen
Description:Acceptable. CDs / DVDs may have light surface scratches. Jewel...Acceptable. CDs / DVDs may have light surface scratches. Jewel case condition will vary. May or may not include liner notes. Digital Copy may or may not be present, one time use code may or may not be used. All returns must be authorized in advance.
Portions of content provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2013 Rovi Corporation.