Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 1964
Margaret Rutherford The V.I.P.s 1964
SEX WORKER ROLE
Clara Hilton in Aunt Clara 1954
Character Is The Owner Of A Brothel
Margaret Rutherford in Aunt Clara 1954
When a wealthy man suddenly dies, all his money, valuables, property, and holdings get left to his Aunt Clara. What does she inherit? Among the large estates that fall into her lap are a gambling den, racing greyhounds, a sleazy bar, and a brothel. So Aunt Clara becomes the owner of a bordello by default. The movie’s plot features Margaret Rutherford as Clara Hilton attempting to clean up these properties individually. She saves the brothel for last, as evidenced by this scene below. Rutherford has said that this was her favorite role.
Watch clip of the film “Aunt Clara”
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