Mrs. Palfrey, an elegant, genteel widow, came from Scotland to London to take up residence at the Claremont Hotel. Though she had high hopes for the cosmopolitan pleasures of living in a big city, she is soon filled with a sense of uneasiness and gloom.

Title from container. Based on the novel by Elizabeth Taylor. Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Special features: Director's commentary; photo gallery; Joan Plowright "Best Actress" acceptance speech at AARP Awards; original theatrical trailer.