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The Best House in London
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The Best House in London

1969-06-01 · 97 min · ★ 4.0

Comedy

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

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Directors
Philip Saville
Production companies
Bridge Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

David HemmingsDavid HemmingsBenjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne
Joanna PettetJoanna PettetJosephine Pacefoot
George SandersGeorge SandersSir Francis Leybourne
Dany RobinDany RobinBabette
Warren MitchellWarren MitchellCount Pandolfo
John BirdJohn BirdHome Secretary
William RushtonWilliam RushtonSylvester Wall
Bill FraserBill FraserInspector MacPherson
Avril AngersAvril AngersFlora's Mother
Maurice DenhamMaurice DenhamEditor, The Times
Martita HuntMartita HuntHeadmistress
Betty MarsdenBetty MarsdenFelicity
Hugh BurdenHugh BurdenLord Tennyson
Arnold DiamondArnold DiamondCharles Dickens
Tessie O'SheaMusic Hall Singer
Clement FreudClement FreudMr. Mason
Carol FridayFlora
Jan HoldenJan HoldenLady Dilke
John CleeseJohn CleeseJones (uncredited)
Veronica CarlsonVeronica CarlsonLilly (uncredited)

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