The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom [Blu-ray]

Director: Joseph McGrath Joseph McGrath

Overview

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom stars Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Blossom, the wife of a moderately successful British brassiere manufacturer Robert Blossom (Richard Attenborough). When Harriet's sewing machine breaks down, her husband decides to save a few quid by sending one of his own employees to fix it. That employee is Ambrose Tuttle (James Booth), to whom Harriet takes such a fancy that she hides him in her attic, there to make love to her whenever she is so inclined. Her husband's "delusion" that he hears noises in his attic leads to a nervous breakdown, but the hidden Mr. Tuttle comes to the rescue by passing along stock tips which turn Mr. Blossom into a millionaire. When he finally does learn the truth, Mr. Blossom generously allows his wife and her lover to remain together -- and even presents Tuttle with his bra factory as a gift!

Product Details

Release Date:	02/28/2023
UPC:	0738329261894
Original Release:	1968
Rating:	NR
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:33:00
Sales rank:	30,399

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Shirley MacLaine	Harriet Blossom
Richard Attenborough	Robert Blossom
James Booth	Ambrose Tuttle
Freddie Jones	Det. Sgt. Dylan
William Rushton	Dylan's Assistant
Bob Monkhouse	Dr. Taylor
Patricia Routledge	Miss Reece
John Bluthal	Judge
Barry Humphries	Art Dealer
John Cleese	Actor
Sandra Caron	Actor
Julian Chagrin	Actor
Clive Dunn	Actor
Michael Segal	Robert's counsel
Geraldine Sherman	Actor
Sheila Steafel	Actor
Marianne Stone	Actor
Frank Thornton	Actor
Harry Towb	Doctor
Riz Ortolani	Composer
Norman Newell	Composer

Technical Credits

Denis Norden

Alec Coppel

Joseph McGrath	Director
Josef Shaftel	Producer
Denis Norden	Screenwriter
Alec Coppel	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Although it's quite "mod" in that special 1960s way, The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom is at heart a quirky and rather sweet comedy, albeit about a woman involved in a very unusual romantic triangle. There are many who won't be able to get past the particulars of Blossom's triangle, as well as some that will wish that the humor was on a slightly higher level. But most viewers will find it a charming and quite engaging way to while away a couple of hours. Certainly, fans of 1960s fashions will have a field day, for Blossom has some of the most "contemporary" clothes one could ever wish to find, and they are a total treat. The art direction is similarly very much of its period, so as a visual time capsule of 1968 Britain, Blossom is invaluable. Blossom also benefits from its wonderful trio of lead actors. Shirley Maclaine is in very fine form here, avoiding many of the mannerisms that marred much of her other work in this period, and utilizing her considerable skill as both actress and comedienne to very good advantage. Richard Attenborough is perhaps even better, a lovably stuffy husband who makes his nervous breakdown a joy to watch. And James Booth is just right as the lover in the attic that gets everything moving. Blossom's not a classic comedy, and it sometimes becomes a bit campy, but it's a film that's rather hard to resist.

All Movie Guide - Craig Butler