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A 1940s stripper biopic starring actual royalty? Lesley-Anne Down serves BODY and drama.
IMDb
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The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (1978)

forgotten gemcampy prestigeBritish grit

Overview

DramaTV Movie

Aspiring dancer Phyllis Dixey makes her name as a stripper.

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Content warning
stripper

Standout Aspects

Acting

Lesley-Anne Down's committed, surprisingly nuanced take on taboo stardom.

Production

Gritty period recreation of the infamous Windmill Theatre.

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity about pre-War British subculture you've never heard of.·Rewatch: Catch Elaine Paige before she became THE Elaine Paige.
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Director

Michael Tuchner

ReleasedNov 1, 1978
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Thames Television

Top Cast

Lesley-Anne Down

Lesley-Anne Down

Phyllis Dixey

Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige

Kim

Patricia Hodge

Patricia Hodge

Maisie

Christopher Murney

Christopher Murney

Jack Tracy

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Wallace Parnell

Jacqueline Tong

Jacqueline Tong

Judy

Glyn Baker

Glyn Baker

Parnell Chorus

John Bowe

John Bowe

Court Detective

Gretchen Franklin

Gretchen Franklin

Phyllis's Dresser

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The real Phyllis Dixey performed at the Windmill Theatre, famous for its 'never closed' policy during the Blitz. She was one of Britain's first major striptease stars.

Cultural

This TV movie arrived during a brief 1970s fascination with British variety-era nostalgia, sandwiched between 'The Boy Friend' and 'Bugsy Malone' — but with way more grit and way less singing.

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