Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, a period drama starring award-winning actress Lesley Manville, airs on Channel 4 tonight at 6:45pm (July 11). The film, based on Paul Gallico's 1958 best-selling novel, tells the heartwarming story of Ada Harris, a war widow who travels to Paris to buy a Dior gown.
Critical Acclaim and Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The film has received a 94 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its feel-good factor and exceptional acting. One reviewer described it as 'dazzling from start to finish while brimming with unparalleled hope.' Another called it 'almost pure wish fulfillment fantasy, but delivered with confidence and style.'
Plot and Cast
Set in the 1950s, Ada Harris has worked hard all her life. When she unexpectedly receives a war widow's pension, she decides to travel to Paris to buy a custom-made Dior gown. She stumbles into the fashion house's 10th anniversary show and pursues her dream. The cast includes Lesley Manville as Ada, Isabelle Huppert as Claudine Colbert, Lambert Wilson as Marquis de Chassagne, and Jason Isaacs as Archie.
Book Series
Paul Gallico's novel was originally titled 'Flowers for Mrs. Harris' in the UK. After its success, he wrote three sequels: 'Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York' (1960), 'Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Parliament' (1965), and 'Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Moscow' (1974), each taking Ada to different locations.
