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The Best House in London: Directed by Philip Saville. With David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet, George Sanders, Dany Robin. In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
The Best House in London is a 1969 British comedy film directed by Philip Saville and starring David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet, George Sanders, Warren Mitchell, John Bird, Maurice Denham and Bill Fraser. It was written by Dennis Norden.
The story involves an attempt in the late Victorian era to establish a first-class bawdy house in London. Set against this is a feminist crusader ( Joanna Pettet ), who has rescued several "fallen women" from the clutches of their customers and is attempting to teach them a useful trade.
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One connives to establish a palace-like house of pleasure, and the other is preparing to launch a giant zeppelin under construction by a mad Italian genius (Warren Mitchell). Both Pettet and Hemmings give the show their best, but the jokes remain at a sub- 'Carry On' level of wit.
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel. The story involves an attempt in the late Victorian era to establish a first-class bawdy house in London.
A Victorian reformer (Joanna Pettet) inherits the bordello her late uncle (George Sanders) operated and her cousin (David Hemmings) wants.
- Comedy
