Molly and Me
A vivacious actress needing work becomes a housekeeper for a crusty retired politician, and gives his life the shaking-up that it needs.
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"This really is a film for those who appreciate a) filmed theatre and b) English humour c) optimism in adverse situations. The show is run by Gracie Fields erstwhile actress and singer from the north of England and who typifies the 'ee by gum accent ! A clan of out-of-work actors take over the running of a rich household but their profession remains unbeknown to the owner of the house. The staff already in place on Fields' arrival are summarily dismissed by her when she discovers that they have been "cooking" the books and indulging in illegal practices In addition to this t..."
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Frances Marion wrote parts for Marie Dressler after she discovered Ms. Dressler down on her luck and ready to accept a housekeeping job. The novel, "Molly, Bless Her", the basis of this film, was Marion's view of what might have happened if Dressler had accepted a job as housemaid.
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A vivacious actress needing work becomes a housekeeper for a crusty retired politician, and gives his life the shaking-up that it needs.