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The House of Mirth (DVD, 2001)
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Terence Davies (DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES) triumphs with his sumptuous, painterly adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel, which is set amid the vicious moneyed classes of 1905 New York and features a heartrending, perfectly nuanced performance by Gillian Anderson as doomed heroine Lily Bart. Lily, though strikingly beautiful and socially prominent, remains unmarried at the late age of 29. She jokes that marriage is a woman's vocation, but she is conflicted between her desire to marry a wealthy man and her love for handsome, elegant Lawrence Selden (Eric Stoltz), who, unforgivably, must work for a living. Lily's options begin to narrow, however, when her backstabbing friend, Bertha Dorset (Laura Linney), informs potential suitors of her gambling debts. In a world where the slightest hint of impropriety equals social death, Lily's self-professed genius in doing the wrong thing at the right time leads to trouble. A potential solution to Lily's downward social spiral arrives when a useful secret falls into her lap. In order to save herself, Lily must struggle with her naďveté, pride, and ineptitude at playing the elite's deadly, coded game. Davies's beautifully composed, richly textured images and Anderson's skillful evocation of quiet desperation make for a visually stunning, emotionally resonant tale.Product Identifiers
UPC0043396064553
eBay Product ID (ePID)3364710
Product Key Features
ActorEric Stoltz, Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleHouse of Mirth
DirectorTerence Davies
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleEric Stoltz, Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd
Release Date20010529
Film CountryUSA
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- 11 Jul, 2025
Deeply moving
It's a tragedy of pride and circumstances. I first saw it years ago and it stayed with me. The actors (Gillian Anderson & Eric Stolz) did exceptional work in this movie. It made me wonder, with my personality, if I'd end up the same if I was born in the same era. It takes a lot of strength to ignore love in favor of security at that time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Dec, 2015
BEST MOVIE EVER! SNUBBED BY THE OSCARS!?!
Gillian Anderson's performance in this Adaption of Edith Wharton's "House of Mirth" is nothing short of OUTSTANDING! The costumes, the supporting actors, the heartbreaking story blended together to make one of the best movies I've EVER seen. How it got snubbed at the Oscars in 2000 is a travesty! This little independent would have swept the awards if it had gotten any nominations!! A MUST SEE CLASSIC! My score on a 10 point scale - 11!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Oct, 2024
A Social Butterfly Whose Wings Get Clipped
House of Mirth, a film based on an Edith Wharton novel, charts the fall of a particular type of woman in turn of the twentieth century society, Lily Bart, who is a kind of professional hanger-on among the wealthy Eastern seaboard members of the social register--She herself has little money, her rich, but very rigid, aunt supports her--And when Lily gets into big trouble, her lack of skills, with which she might turn to making a living, shows how much of a kind of parasite she has been--"Parasite" being very harsh, and in LIly's case feels inappropriate, as she is, played by Gillian Anderson brilliantly, a charming, vivacious, independent-appearing (that "appearing" is important!) woman who trades on her potential eligibility for marriage to attract wealthy want to be suitors--Part of her tragedy is that she has a chance for a love relationship with a man, played by Eric Stoltz, who does a great job in this, giving us a man who is attracted in spite of himself and yet struggles to keep his distance, and yet it is he who is left to mourn her loss--All in all, a subtle film for an American production, the director, Peter Weir.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jul, 2021
Interesting plot but fails to deliver at the end.
Very sad ending. That is why the 4 stars. Beautiful cinematography lavish interiors and wonderful performances. Engaging plot with a likable main character. I recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Feb, 2017
The HOUSE of MIRTH
This video is a favorite of mine. It's a period piece with an all-star cast and excellent acting. It delves into the personal lives of several individuals and reveals their ambitions, motives, and machinations to acquire their heart's desires. This is such an excellent video - I JUST LOVE IT.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Aug, 2022
House of Mirth
Another absolute gem from Edith Wharton….enjoyed every minute…the tragic ending was heart wrenching but appropriate to the story. DVD in very good used condition….Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jul, 2018
Unforgettable Movie.
A superb movie. Gillian Anderson gives a moving performance. Movie is based on novel by Edith Wharton which shows the limited choices available to women in the late 19th and early 20th century. A truly memorable movie. Do not miss this one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Sep, 2018
This is faithfully based on the Edith Wharton novel by the same name. Gillian Anderson is brilliant! A very moving story.
Product was flawless.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Oct, 2022
Beautiful and timely
Beautifully filmed and well-acted presentation of Edith Wharton’s brilliant 1905 novel.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Apr, 2024
good author
interesting dramaVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
