The Chaperone

2018, Drama/History, 1h 43m

59 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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The Chaperone is inspired by a potentially interesting real-life story, but loses its sharpest and timeliest angles in the telling. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Louise Brooks is a rebellious 15-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of fame and fortune in the early 1920s. She soon gets her chance when she travels to New York to study with a leading dance troupe for the summer -- accompanied by a watchful chaperone.

Cast & Crew

Elizabeth McGovern
Norma
Haley Lu Richardson
Louise Brooks
Victoria Hill
Myra Brooks
Géza Röhrig
Joseph
Blythe Danner
Mary O'Dell
Campbell Scott
Alan Carlisle
Miranda Otto
Ruth St. Dennis
Robbie Fairchild
Ted Shawn
Matt McGrath
Raymond
Jonathan Walker
Leonard Brooks
Ellen Toland
Greta
Michael Engler
Director
Julian Fellowes
Screenwriter
Kelly Carmichael
Producer
Greg Clark
Producer
Rose Ganguzza
Producer
Victoria Hill
Producer
Elizabeth McGovern
Producer
Luca Scalisi
Producer
Nick Remy Matthews
Cinematography
Sofía Subercaseaux
Film Editing
Marcelo Zarvos
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