Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
- TV Movie
- 1992
- 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.1K
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An elderly charwoman in 1950s London spots a Dior dress at the home of her employer and becomes determined to travel to Paris and buy one herself.An elderly charwoman in 1950s London spots a Dior dress at the home of her employer and becomes determined to travel to Paris and buy one herself.An elderly charwoman in 1950s London spots a Dior dress at the home of her employer and becomes determined to travel to Paris and buy one herself.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total
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- TriviaThis movie is based on the book "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris" by Paul Gallico published in 1958. Paul wrote a series of four books about Mrs. 'Arris - "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris", "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York", "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Parliament", and "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Moscow".
- GoofsWhen Mrs. Harris first sees the dress in her employer's bedroom, she is told it cost four hundred and fifty guineas. Mrs. Harris later tells Violet that it is worth four hundred and fifty pounds, and when she goes to Paris, that is what she buys it for, but a guinea was worth 21 shillings, and a pound only twenty, so 450 guineas is not the same as 450 quid, and the guinea price would make it 472 pounds, 10 shillings.
- Quotes
Mrs. Ada Harris: I'll be right with you in two shakes of a duck's whisker.
- ConnectionsReferences To Catch a Thief (1955)
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Heartwarming movie with a wonderful message
For the many older reviews that lamented that this movie is not on DVD... it is now! I just watched it from a DVD my wife purchased.
My wife is a huge Angela Lansbury fan from before we ever met, and she has introduced me to this wonderful, charming and versatile actress.
Mrs. 'arris is a monetarily poor widow from London who still knows how to dream big, and she is rich in what matters, her spirit. Her positive attitude, graciousness and kindness will have you cheering her on throughout the movie. She touches the lives of many on her quest to own a slice of what - to her - is another world entirely.
A simple movie that tells a more important message than many blockbuster movies ever have, that it truly is not money but moral character and true love of those around us that has any hope of making the world a better place.
Mrs. 'arris improves the lives of those around her with her selfless service and genuine concern far more than wealth ever could. This movie is a clash of the worlds of rich and poor, famous and unknown, beautiful and common. And a strong reminder that in the end, we are all truly equals in the ways that really matter.
Despite being a low budget movie, the acting is very good and the actors bring this world alive for us.
A refreshing family movie that everyone should see, especially those that likely never will.
My wife is a huge Angela Lansbury fan from before we ever met, and she has introduced me to this wonderful, charming and versatile actress.
Mrs. 'arris is a monetarily poor widow from London who still knows how to dream big, and she is rich in what matters, her spirit. Her positive attitude, graciousness and kindness will have you cheering her on throughout the movie. She touches the lives of many on her quest to own a slice of what - to her - is another world entirely.
A simple movie that tells a more important message than many blockbuster movies ever have, that it truly is not money but moral character and true love of those around us that has any hope of making the world a better place.
Mrs. 'arris improves the lives of those around her with her selfless service and genuine concern far more than wealth ever could. This movie is a clash of the worlds of rich and poor, famous and unknown, beautiful and common. And a strong reminder that in the end, we are all truly equals in the ways that really matter.
Despite being a low budget movie, the acting is very good and the actors bring this world alive for us.
A refreshing family movie that everyone should see, especially those that likely never will.
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