Gracie! DVD, 2009

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MovieMail's Review

Dame Gracie Fields forms the subject of this major BBC drama as part of a series celebrating the artistic careers of British female icons (the others being Enid Blyton and Margot Fonteyn.) Gracie! sees Jane Horrocks take the lead as the indomitably optimistic, and proudly working-class singer and comedienne.

During the 1930s, ‘Our Gracie’ was the nation’s darling and, with films such as Sally in our Alley, Love Life & Laughter and Sing as we Go the highest paid film actress in the world. Renowned for her common touch, she symbolised the unquenchable spirit of Britain.

Beginning at the peak of her career, when her iconic status seemed indestructible, Gracie! recounts her wartime struggle between love and duty, and the repercussions of her relationship with Italian-born director Monty Banks (Tom Hollander).

Jane Horrocks sings a wide repertoire of Gracie’s songs, including favourites Sally and Sing As We Go.

MovieMail on 30th September 2009
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Film Information

Director - Brian Percival

Produced - 2009

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - British Film

Cast - Jane Horrocks, Tom Hollander

DVD Details

Certificate:	TBC	Publisher:	2 Entertain	Region:	2
Length:	0 mins	Cat No:	BBCDVD3107
Format:	DVD Colour

Film Description

Gracie Fields was Britain's darling - the funny, working-class film star whose boundless energy, roguish cheerfulness and ironic songs symbolised the spirit of 1930s England. This film begins at the height of Gracie's fame. In 1939, having suffered a serious illness, Gracie decides to take a break. But then war breaks out and, exhausted, but as enthusiastic as ever, Gracie volunteers to do her duty to her fans and country, by touring France, singing to the troops and raising money for Spitfires. Then, after years of friendships, she marries the Italian Hollywood director Monty Banks. When Italy enters the war, Gracie is forced to choose between loyalty to her husband and loyalty to her country. Starring the internationally renowned Jane Horrocks as the singing, laughing, heart-breaking Gracie Fields, this is a romantic comedy steeped in warm wit, dramatic dilemma-filled emotion and vivacious, irrepressible energy.