The House of Mirth is a 2000 film version of Edith Wharton's 1905 novel The House of Mirth. The film was written and directed by Terence Davies and stars Gillian Anderson. It is New York City, 1905. Miss Lily Bart is a young, witty and beautiful socialite. Along with her quiet cousin, Grace Stepney, Lily lives with her wealthy aunt, Julia Peniston. Lily, a beauty raised in comfort and always admired, soon learns that there are bitter societal consequences for a single woman of age without family, and the harsh reality of a world without wealth. Lily meets Mr. Lawrence Selden, a lawyer. At his... flat she points out how seldom he comes to see her at her aunt’s house, and he argues that the reason might be that she won’t marry him because he is not rich enough. When she leaves his apartment, she runs into Mr. Simon Rosedale, who owns the building. On the train to Bellomont, she invites Mr. Percy Gryce to sit next to her. Another acquaintance, Mrs. Bertha Dorset, takes the seat next to Lily. Back home at her aunt's estate, Bellomont, Lily is further encouraged by Judy Trenor to attract Percy Gryce. Lily and Mr.
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| Release date: | October 27, 2000 |
| Directed by: | Terence Davies |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 140 Minutes |
| Producer: | Olivia Stewart |
| Editor: | Michael Parker |
| Cinematography: | Remi Adefarasin |
| Screenplay by: | Terence Davies |
| Adapted from: | The House of Mirth |