There's a memorably creepy scene in 'The Servant' where Dirk Bogarde and Sarah Miles disrespectfully cavort in James Fox's bathroom; here in the hands of her brother Christopher this becomes an entire film.
Only a gay author could envisage such shenanigans as see Glenda Jackson and Susannah York engaged in hysterical mind games in maid's uniforms in this American Film Theatre production of Jean Genet's play.
Now that Dame Glenda Jackson belongs to the ages, 'The Maids' serves as a reminder of why she was once known as "the sex kitten of the National"; while Vivien Merchant is an absolute hoot as Madame.
Only a gay author could envisage such shenanigans as see Glenda Jackson and Susannah York engaged in hysterical mind games in maid's uniforms in this American Film Theatre production of Jean Genet's play.
Now that Dame Glenda Jackson belongs to the ages, 'The Maids' serves as a reminder of why she was once known as "the sex kitten of the National"; while Vivien Merchant is an absolute hoot as Madame.