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A delightful tale of a housemaid who spends her days cleaning the homes of the well-to-do. Mrs. Harris or arris as pronounced in her native cockney (Angela Lansbury) epitomises her generation of honest, working-class Brits. She knows her place, though that never stops her from speaking her mind or dreaming of luxuries. Admiring a beautiful Dior gown in her employer s closet, Mrs. arris is determined to buy one of her own. Working day and night, she finally saves enough to go to Paris and visit the House of Dior, but learns that buying an original couture creation is harder than simply having the cash. After hesitation, Dior s head saleswoman Madame Colbert (Dame Diana Rigg) escorts her in and seats her next to the Marquis de Chassagne (Omar Sharif), a count who is quite taken by this friendly English woman. When her dream passes before her eyes on the beautiful store model Natasha, Mrs. arris orders the same gown for herself, but there is talk that the Dior name will be tarnished if Mrs. arris wears the exclusive design. However the sweet Mrs. arris has made many friends in Paris and all are intent on making sure her dream comes true.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By MYSTICSHAZ
Format:DVD
Although my preferred film genre is actually Asian horror, I just love this film. I saw it on TV a few years ago and was really pleased to see it out on DVD. Quaint old films really are a lovely way to while away a spare afternoon and although this was actually made in 1992 it really does have the feel of an older movie which was the intention. It's not sophisticated, it doesn't try to be clever, it's just a good old-fashioned tear-jerker. Just watch it when you want a little escapism!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought ths for a friend who has recently become Mrs 'Arris......lovely, curl-up on the sofa with a coffee and a bar of chocolate film.....
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By pjf
Format:DVD
A widowed london charwoman becomes enchanted by the paris gowns of one of her wealthy employers. She dreams of owning one of her very own and this is the story of her quest to fulfill her dream. On the way she scrimps and saves,endures sacrifice, makes unexpected friends, prejudice and enemies, does good deeds, and encounters a little romance too. It's a heartwarming story of how hard work can help you achieve your dreams, whatever they might be, and good deeds rebound. I'm glad to see it on DVD. Highly recommended.
I purchased this from amazon.co.uk because this DVD is not available in the US, and was delighted to find that though it is specified as Region 2 on the website, in fact the DVD is marked region free (and so is the case), so anyone from any region can enjoy this lovely dvd, even without a region free dvd player.
I purchased this from amazon.co.uk because this DVD is not available in the US, and was delighted to find that though it is specified as Region 2 on the website, in fact the DVD is marked region free (and so is the case), so anyone from any region can enjoy this lovely dvd, even without a region free dvd player.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By The CinemaScope Cat
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When a cockney charwoman (Angela Lansbury) sees one of her employer's Dior gowns, she becomes determined to own one herself and to that end, saves her money to fulfill her dream of going to Paris and buying a Dior evening gown. Directed by Anthony Shaw (Lansbury's son) and based on the novel by Paul Gallico (who wrote a series of novels featuring the character of Mrs. Harris), this is a perfectly charming low-keyed adult fairy tale. Set in the mid 1950s, the film deviates from the Gallico novel in order to give it a happier, if more conventional, ending. The detail of the period is quite good and, of course, Lansbury is wonderful. The romantic subplot between a top Dior model (Tamara Gorski) and an accountant (Lothaire Bluteau, BENT) in the house of Dior is weak, much more interesting is the elegant widow (Diana Rigg) who supervises the Dior fashion house. With Omar Sharif as a French government official who befriends Lansbury and Lila Kaye as Lansbury's charwoman neighbor.
The Pegasus DVD (via Great Britan) is a full screen (it was made for television) transfer and while, perhaps, a bit on the soft side, nonetheless a decent transfer.
The Pegasus DVD (via Great Britan) is a full screen (it was made for television) transfer and while, perhaps, a bit on the soft side, nonetheless a decent transfer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By william
Format:DVD
this film is one of the best family feelgood movies of its time,
featuring the highly under rated angela lansbury,& omar sharif,and not forgetting the illustrious diana rigg [dame]
a simple story of the pride of the british washerwoman housekeeper
striving to fulfill her dreams,and the gathering of friends new&old
i personaly enjoy watching this film,and dont think that
it matters what generation that you are from i would put this up there with national velvet,
which ironically enough has angela lansbury in it as well, well worth having in your collection,william
featuring the highly under rated angela lansbury,& omar sharif,and not forgetting the illustrious diana rigg [dame]
a simple story of the pride of the british washerwoman housekeeper
striving to fulfill her dreams,and the gathering of friends new&old
i personaly enjoy watching this film,and dont think that
it matters what generation that you are from i would put this up there with national velvet,
which ironically enough has angela lansbury in it as well, well worth having in your collection,william
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Dana
Format:DVD
This is a nice movie with a good plot. Nice to have a movie where I don't have to worry about language or nudity so the young people in my family can also watch. I wish they would have made Mrs. Harris goes to America also.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By F. Gibson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great movie, watched it first on tv one afternoon it's such a good story it's well worth watching if you like a story rather than CGI and whizz bang effects.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Baileymac
Format:DVD
I had looked for this film on DVD for a long time. It's excelent and a feel good movie. Great price from Amazon and very quick delivery excelent all round.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely film
I love this film, had very little fanfare but is such a delight.
Angela Lansbury and Diana Rigg are a pleasure in this piece of pure escapism, watch and enjoy!
Angela Lansbury and Diana Rigg are a pleasure in this piece of pure escapism, watch and enjoy!
Published 1 month ago by MissLemon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Why so pricey?????
I like Angela Lansbury and after watching this film years back and throughly enjoying it I thought I'd purchase a copy for myself.... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Fellows
4.0 out of 5 stars
great oldie
This was bought for a friend who loved it. Now I do too. Good clean family entertainment with a touch of humour.
Published 3 months ago by L. S. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming, cute and gorgeous!!!
What a lovely film!!! Just the thing to watch on a rainy day :) Angela is her usual cute and charming self! Diana Rigg is funny! It's set from years ago so it's very charming!! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Missy23
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cheering DVD
If it is raining, sad and you feel down, pop in this dvd.
It was a totally unexpected treat. Uplifting, joyous, fun, utterly charming. Read more
It was a totally unexpected treat. Uplifting, joyous, fun, utterly charming. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Film!
A wonderful and nostalgic film, perfect for a rainy sunday afternoon. Angela Lansbury is at her best, and with the lovely story line & some other key actors also cast in this, you... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. F. M. Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mrs Arris
A nice period piece filmed, not in the fifties as you may have thought, but in the nineties. Nicely acted and staged. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A
3.0 out of 5 stars
not really Mrs 'Arris
Ok for an afternoon't light entertainment , but if you love the book don't bother. Angela Lansbury struggles with a cockney accent and the film has the Hollywood glitz without the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by pebbledip
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mrs arris goes to Paris DVD
Very reasonable price and good to find as I have been looking for this for ages. The story is lovely with ups and downs vey easy to waatch. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dawne
3.0 out of 5 stars
Old film
Old school matinee type film with a feel good theme. Arrived in good time in excellent condition, very pleased with film and service.
Published 20 months ago by wendy
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