Duchess of Duke Street

Name: Duchess of Duke Street
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
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From the golden age of Masterpiece Theatre comes this beloved British miniseries by the creators of Upstairs, Downstairs. Gemma Jones gives a performance for the ages in this rags-to-riches saga that charts the ascendancy of the indomitable Louisa Trotter, who rose from scullery maid to become "the finest cook in London" and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Inspired by the true story of Rosa Lewis, who held court at her renowned Cavendish Hotel, The Duchess of Duke Street is the video equivalent of a good read. Immerse yourself in this lavishly mounted BBC production that impeccably re-creates a bygone era at the turn of the century and captivates viewers with the tragedies and triumphs of Louisa's story, which includes an ill-fated affair with the Prince of Wales, an unhappy marriage, and struggles with bankruptcy and ill health. But Louisa, Cockney accent intact, prevails as the reigning mistress of Hotel Bentinck. --Donald Liebenson

Product details

Release Date:: 1976
Publication Date:: 1997-09-23
Publisher:: Twentieth Century Fox
Languages:: Published: English
ISBN10:: 07677846426304563809
Weight:: 1361 g

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