The Chaperone

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

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Elizabeth McGovern and Haley Lu Richardson in The Chaperone (2018)

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In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.

Director
- Michael Engler
Writers
- Julian Fellowes
- Laura Moriarty
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Michael Engler
Writers
- Julian Fellowes
- Laura Moriarty
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Photos10

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Storyline

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Trivia
Although it is not identified as such, the musical that Norma and Louise attend is Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake's "Shuffle Along."

Goofs
In the film, Louise Brooks wears her hair long until her first dance lesson in New York, after which she cuts it into a bob, ostensibly to stand out from her classmates and/or to be more fashionable, as the flapper style popularized women having shorter hair.

In reality, Brooks had worn a bob since she was a child.

Quotes
Norma: Men don't like candy that's been unwrapped.

Crazy credits
After the first few credits, a few short clips from some of Louise's movies are shown.

Soundtracks
I'm Just Wild About Harry
Lyrics by Noble Sissle
Music by Eubie Blake
Sung by Lillias White

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Featured review

8/10

Nicely done

Elizabeth McGovern is the reason to see this. She brings to life what, in other hands, could be a cliched character. She has become a much more interesting actress as she's aged; you can't take your eyes off her (those eyes!). The Louise Brooks subplot serves its purpose but seems a bit strained. Blythe Danner, Miranda Otto, Campbell Scott and other familiar names essay their supporting roles well, and the period is recreated nicely. Overall, very entertaining and not nearly as predictable as you would think.