Mrs. Warren's Profession
Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Mrs. Warren's Profession
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 3, 1972
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Original Title
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Herbert Wise
Description
Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.
