The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968): Cast & Plot
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom is a 1968 comedy directed by Joseph McGrath, starring Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Blossom, Richard Attenborough and James Booth. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Joseph McGrath
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom About?
The premise of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Harriet Blossom, bored with her husband Robert—a businessman who prefers evenings at his bra factory—finds herself alone when her sewing machine breaks. Robert sends the repairman, Ambrose, who instantly ignites Harriet’s desire. She lures him to the attic for a secret encounter, and their affair deepens into a years‑long liaison hidden in plain sight of Robert.
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- breasts growing
- breast enlargement
- based on play
- absurd comedy
- prologue
- brassiere
- brassiere manufacturer
- woman wears a bra and panties
- nude female statue
- husband
- secret
- wife
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- disappearance
- surrealism
- buxom
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Cast & Characters
Shirley MacLaine leads the cast as Harriet Blossom, with Richard Attenborough as Robert Blossom and James Booth as Ambrose Tuttle. Directed by Joseph McGrath; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph McGrath
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Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Blossom -
Richard Attenborough as Robert Blossom -
James Booth as Ambrose Tuttle -
Freddie Jones as Det. Sergeant Dylan
Also Starring in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
· 24 more- John Cleese Post Office Clerk
- Barry Humphries Mr. Wainwright
- John Bluthal Judge
- Marianne Stone Factory Tea Lady
- Julian Chagrin Stockbroker
- Frank Thornton Factory Manager
- Leslie Dwyer Bookshop Assistant
- Harry Towb Doctor
- Clive Dunn Dr. Zimmerman
- Patricia Routledge Miss Reece
- Sheila Steafel Pet Shop Saleslady
- William Rushton Dylan's Assistant
- Keith Smith Shop Steward
- Bob Monkhouse Dr. Taylor
- Ronnie Brody Security Guard
- Bob Godfrey Factory Mechanic
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- Bruce Lacey Musketeer
- Geraldine Sherman Dr. Krunhauser
- Freddie Earlle Interpreter
- Sandra Caron Pet Shop Assistant
- Tony Gray Musketeer
- Marjorie Gresley Post Office Lady
- Douglas Grey Musketeer
- John Mulgrew Factory Mechanic
More from Joseph McGrath
More films directed by Joseph McGrath, best-rated first: Casino Royale, The Magic Christian, Night Train to Murder and Rising Damp.
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Plot Summary
What happens in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Robert Blossom is a brassiere manufacturer and workaholic (played by Richard Attenborough) who secretly longs to be a musician, conducting imaginary orchestras in the quiet of his home. His wife Harriet Blossom is an imaginative and romantic-minded painter (played by Shirley MacLaine) who loves and supports her husband, yet often feels left behind by the rhythm of his factory-driven life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Robert Blossom's primary occupation at the start of the film?
Cars in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
25 cars on screen, including the 1967 Jaguar E-Type and the 1960 Wolseley 6/99.
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1967 Jaguar E-Type Important role -
1960 Wolseley 6/99 Important role -
1960 Austin A152 Omnivan Minor role -
1965 Bedford TK Minor role
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom?
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom released?
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom was released on September 11, 1968.
Who directed The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom?
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom was directed by Joseph McGrath.
More films by Joseph McGrath Who is in the cast of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom?
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom stars Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Blossom, Richard Attenborough as Robert Blossom and James Booth as Ambrose Tuttle, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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