

The Chaperone
Special | 1h 47m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
When the opportunity arises for Louise Brooks (Haley Lu Richardson) to go to New York to study with a leading dance troupe, her mother insists there be a chaperone. Norma Carlisle (Elizabeth McGovern), a local society matron who never broke a rule in her life, impulsively volunteers to accompany Louise to New York for a surprising, whirlwind summer.
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The Chaperone
Special | 1h 47m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
When the opportunity arises for Louise Brooks (Haley Lu Richardson) to go to New York to study with a leading dance troupe, her mother insists there be a chaperone. Norma Carlisle (Elizabeth McGovern), a local society matron who never broke a rule in her life, impulsively volunteers to accompany Louise to New York for a surprising, whirlwind summer.
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Elizabeth McGovern, Julian Fellowes and more describe bringing The Chaperone to life. (5m 13s)
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Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies young Louise Brooks to New York City. (1m 44s)
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Norma and Louise spend a night out on the town, and Norma reveals more about her past. (1m 33s)
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