Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated
The Devil in Miss Jones for all eternity, thirsting for a climax she will never achieve by her own means. Spelvin was 36 when she made the film. "The Devil in Miss Jones" was one of her first acting appearances following a career as a chorus girl on Broadway where she was featured in productions such as "Cabaret", "Guys and Dolls", "Sweet Charity", and "The Pajama Game". Her role in "The Devil In Miss Jones" was typical of her career, as she often played celibate spinsters who have a sexual awakening, then become sex fiends (e.g. "Sleepyhead"). She also meets a tragic end in several