THE MILLIONAIRESS. Play by G. Bernard SHAW. BBC TV version, 1972. Maggie SMITH. Subtitles: ENGLISH.

THE MILLIONAIRESS. Play in 4 acts by George Bernard SHAW. Premièred 1936. Dame Maggie SMITH in the lead. TV version for BBC’s Play of the Month, 1972. Audio: ENGLISH. Subtitles: ENGLISH. A great performance by a splendid cast. The lead actress is the incomparable Maggie SMITH, Dame of the British Empire. Her fame is international, and she has been the winner of 2 Oscars (and has received 4 additional Oscar nominations), 5 British Academy Awards, and many other high distinctions. Her roles in theater, film, and television are too numerous to cite here, but it should at least be mentioned that they include Downton Abbey (as the Dowager Countess of Grantham), Harry Potter’s films (as Minerva McGonagall), and even a Harry Potter’s video game! She transforms her role in this play into a unique, memorable creation. Director: William SLATER. CAST: * Mrs Fitzfassenden (Epifania Ognisanti di Parerga): Maggie SMITH. * Julius Sagamore: Peter BARKWORTH. * Alastair Fitzfassenden: James VILLIERS. * Adrian Blenderbland: Charles GRAY (occasionally aka Blofeld, James Bond’s arch–enemy). * Patricia Smith (“Seedystockings“): Priscilla MORGAN. * Egyptian Doctor: Tom BAKER. * Hotel Manager: Donald PICKERING. * Sweatshop’s owner: John GARRIE. * Sweatshop’s owner’s wife: Avril ANGERS. REFERENCES: (play)