Storyline

Humble Maria (Claire Danes), who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston (Billy Crudup), 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 (Rupert Everett) lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Plot Keywords

actor, actress, king, girlfriend, nobleman, spirited, uplifting, engaging, england, theater, castle, music hall, stagecoach, performance, gender bias, cross-dressing, transformation, quest, underdog, 17th century

Short Review

Stage Beauty... has a lot going for it. Richard Eyre's spritely direction helps hide the holes in the plot, creating a vivid, raucous, underworld London of transvestites, whores and pickpockets, some played by a terrific supporting cast.

Trailer

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