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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

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The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

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Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

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Florence Foster Jenkins, an heiress form NYC always wanted to be a concert pianist and play Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth deterred that dream. So she sets out to sing her way to Carnegie Hall knowing the only way to get there would be "Practice Practice Practice". Her husband supports her venture and the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins playing Carnegie Hall becomes a truly historic event. Written by stephen scialli

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The inspiring true story of the world's worst singer.


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Rated PG-13 for brief suggestive material. | See all certifications »

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12 August 2016 (USA)  »

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$29,000,000 (estimated)

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$6,601,313 (USA) (12 August 2016)

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$27,370,107 (USA) (21 October 2016)
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The first full biography of Florence Foster Jenkins was written by Darryl W. Bullock, and published by Duckworth Overlook in April 2016. See more »

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Toward the end of the film, St Clair is sitting on Florence's bed, consoling her. She starts to cry, and soon tears are running down both cheeks. The camera cuts to St Clair, and when it shifts back to Florence, her face is nearly dry. See more »

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St Clair Bayfield: No mockers and no scoffers!
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Edited into Hollywood Express: Episode #14.34 (2016) See more »

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It's A Sin to Tell a Lie
Words & Music by Billy Mayhew
Performed by David Mills
Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd, EMI Music Publishing Ltd
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A delight
12 May 2016 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

12 May 2016 Second Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester Tonight - Florence Foster Jenkins. I was very much looking forward to this film, and it did not disappoint. It is the story of Florence, a woman devoted to music and passionate about singing. Unfortunately she cannot sing. Money however seems to buy you what you want and Florence hires the best teacher and along with a pianist (played by Howard from The Big Bang Theory, and quite wonderfully too) strives for her dreams in a very single minded fashion. Streep is the most versatile and accomplished actress of her generation and as we have seen many times before can turn her hand to practically anything. Hugh Grant who usually bumbles his way through a film with his Britishness and buffoonery came across as a tender and caring man who loved his wife deeply, and would do anything to prevent her from being hurt. Along with a simply spiffing score this film was a delight from start to finish, all the more poignant because it was based on a true story.


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