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Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Jan 25, 2012 · As you must know by now, Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close in an Oscar-nominated turn) is not a man. She works as a butler and waiter in a 19th century Dublin hotel, where she dresses and passes as a man because a woman would not be hired for the job, and she needs the economic security.
Dec 9, 2011 · Glenn Close stars in “Albert Nobbs,” a film based on a story about a woman in 19th-century Ireland who lived as a man in order to survive.
January 27, 2012 (limited; one-week Oscar run: Dec. 21,2011) Award winning actress Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) plays a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland.
Sep 12, 2011 · Albert Nobbs – review. Glenn Close serves up a terrific performance as a gender-bending butler in Rodrigo García's intriguing ensemble piece. Catherine Shoard. Mon 12 Sep 2011 12.42...
Dec 20, 2011 · Glenn Close’s portrayal of Albert Nobbs, a woman disguised as a man in late-19th-century Ireland, is both charming and sad.
Dec 21, 2011 · Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
