These Foolish Things (2006)

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An aspiring West End actress intent on maintaining her famous mother's legacy finds her dreams suddenly clouded by the warplanes that buzz overhead in this bittersweet war drama from director Julia Taylor-Stanley. Diana (Zoe Tapper) is a London actress who knows deep within that she has what it… More An aspiring West End actress intent on maintaining her famous mother's legacy finds her dreams suddenly clouded by the warplanes that buzz overhead in this bittersweet war drama from director Julia Taylor-Stanley. Diana (Zoe Tapper) is a London actress who knows deep within that she has what it takes to become a true star of the West End stage. Faced with constant rejection but eternally optimistic that her day will soon come, Diana enters into a passionate love triangle with talented playwright Robin (David Leon) and powerful director Christopher (Andrew Lincoln). Later, when Diane is finally cast in a headlining role, the drums of war begin beating as Hitler's army prepares for their devastating London Blitz. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Julia Taylor-Stanley
Written By: Julia Taylor-Stanley
Genres: Drama, Romance

On DVD: Nov 20, 2007
Studio: Storm Entertainment

Critic Reviews

David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle
For much of the way, These Foolish Things not only drips with catty dialogue, it fairly overflows, so much so that you half wonder if it's meant to be a satire. Alas, no.
Mary F. Pols, Contra Costa Times
Tiresome. Even those who relish a good backstage drama may have trouble caring.

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Cast

            Joss Ackland as Albert

            Lauren Bacall as Dame Lydia Simons

            Maureen Bennett as Overdressed Woman

            Joanna David as Mrs Bannock

            Roy Dotrice as Lord Carter

            Nickolas Grace as Nathaniel Meadowsweet

            Anjelica Huston as Lottie Osgood

            Julia McKenzie as Miss Abernethy

            Terence Stamp as Baker

            Joan Blackham as Miss Griffin

            Graham Seed as Reverend Bannock

            Jamie Glover as Everard Carter

            Andrew Lincoln as Christopher Lovell

            Haydn Gwynne as Aunt Ada Fitzgerald

            Leo Bill as Garstin

            Anna-Louise Plowman as Aggie

            Peter Silverleaf as Brughoffer

            Zoe Tapper as Diana Shaw

            Gillian Hawser as Waitress

            Mark Umbers as Douglas Middleton

            David Leon as Robin Gardner

            Charlotte Lucas as Lily Evans

            Craig Rooke as Stage Manager

            Roisin Goodall as Diana 3 Yrs Old

            Sinead Goodall as Diana 8 Yrs Old

            Jordan Metcalfe as Garstin 14 Yrs Old

            Michael Gabriel as Douglas 14 Yrs Old

            John Broad as Tavistock Hotel Porter

            Tatina De Marinis as Tall Girl

            Eve Myles as Dolly Nightingale

            Jerry Wilson as Commissionaire

            Deborah Bouchard as Sadie

            Georgie Johnson as Doo Doo

            Nicky Ladanowski as Sylvia

            Ben MacLeod as Paper Boy

            Sarah McCardie as Daughter

            Roger Payne as Jenkins

            Peter Webber as The Great Stupendo

            Norman Wisdom
            
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