Chicago
+ specially commissioned live accompaniment from Patti Plinko.
Filmmaker: Frank Urson
Phyllis Haver, Virginia Bradford, Victor Varconi
USA / 1927 / 118 min
NFT 1, Tue March 9, 6.30pm
The original tale of seductress Roxie Hart, with live accompaniment from the dark and dreamy Patti Plinko. Plus an on screen introduction from West End star Ruthie Henshall (the first-ever and current star of Chicago in London!) from her dressing table just before she gets on stage.
Self-centred Roxie Hart (Haver) is adored by her husband, Chicago cigar stand owner, Amos Hart. She’s having an affair with one of his customers, Casely, who, tired of Roxie’s wilely ways, attempts to leave her, triggering a stream of events that lead to Roxie's notoriety. Haver is spectacular as the jazz-loving Roxie, a seductress of the first order; an all male jury never had it so good.
Phyllis Haver
Not satisfied with being merely a Mack Sennett bathing beauty, Haver quickly graduated to meatier roles showing herself to be adept at both comedy and drama.
Patti Plinko
'She sings like a hell cat – all purrs, growls and deranged. A dreamy, dark, bourbon-soaked show - full of fire and attitude' - Time Out
Manic chanteuse Patti Plinko and her Boy have been gaining critical acclaim with their sell out shows around Europe and the UK. Patti’s mesmerizing, seductive throaty vocals flirt amongst a fusion of music and cinematic influences from twisted guitars, violins, beaten pots and whisky bottles to experiments in vinyl and sound.
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Patti Plinko and this special BEV commission will also be going to the Electric Cinema for a 2pm performance on Sun 28 March. Click here for more info.