What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)
What's the Matter with Helen? is one of those campy thrillers from the 1970s that older women acted in when they didn't know what else to do with their careers; but if you're going to watch one of those movies, make it this one. It's actually pretty good.
Debbie Reynolds (looking cute as a button) and Shelley Winters (on her frumpy descent) are two friends whose sons are also friends. When the boys commit a murder and are convicted, their mothers’ reputations are ruined. Anxious for a fresh start so that they live out what is left of their lives with dignity and potentially happiness, they move to California and change their names. They open up a dance studio for Hollywood hopefuls, and the little tap dancing children flocking. However, when Debbie gets a suitor, Dennis Weaver, Shelly starts to get upset. Hence the title question.
When, with fun, frisky music by David Raksin, this thriller is head and shoulders above the others, like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane and Lady in a Cage. If you like the cast or the genre, give it a shot.
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Debbie Reynolds (looking cute as a button) and Shelley Winters (on her frumpy descent) are two friends whose sons are also friends. When the boys commit a murder and are convicted, their mothers’ reputations are ruined. Anxious for a fresh start so that they live out what is left of their lives with dignity and potentially happiness, they move to California and change their names. They open up a dance studio for Hollywood hopefuls, and the little tap dancing children flocking. However, when Debbie gets a suitor, Dennis Weaver, Shelly starts to get upset. Hence the title question.
When, with fun, frisky music by David Raksin, this thriller is head and shoulders above the others, like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane and Lady in a Cage. If you like the cast or the genre, give it a shot.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Sunflower Movies" for posting!
More Shelley Winters movies here!