Comedy · United Kingdom · 1968 · 1h 33m

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom poster
Director
Joseph McGrath
Cast
Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Blossom Richard Attenborough as Robert Blossom James Booth as Ambrose Tuttle Freddie Jones as Det. Sergeant Dylan William Rushton as Dylan's Assistant Bob Monkhouse as Dr. Taylor
Crew
Geoffrey Unsworth — Director of Photography Ralph Sheldon — Editor Riz Ortolani — Original Music Composer Denis Norden — Screenplay Alec Coppel — Screenplay Joseph McGrath — Story
Tagline

The Years Big Put-On...And Take-Off Too!

Synopsis

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.

Mood & Themes
infidelityfactoryhusband wife relationshiplove triangleunfaithfulnesslove affairbored housewifeworkplace romance
Key Collaborators
Joseph McGrath Director Geoffrey Unsworth Director of Photography Ralph Sheldon Editor Riz Ortolani Original Music Composer Denis Norden Screenplay Alec Coppel Screenplay Joseph McGrath Story Josef Shaftel Producer Assheton Gorton Production Design Jocelyn Rickards Costume Design
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