Stealing Bess

"Stealing Bess" is a comedic tale about two English twins locked in a fierce rivalry. Despite their familial ties, they harbor deep animosity towards each other, leading them to compete fiercely by establishing rival vacuum cleaner companies situated directly across the street from one another. The story blends humor with sibling rivalry and entrepreneurial antics.

Trivia:
1. The two lead actors playing the twins were real-life brothers, which added an authentic dynamic to their on-screen rivalry.
2. The production team used actual vintage vacuum cleaners from the 1960s to enhance the nostalgic feel of the companies shown in the film.
3. A memorable improvisation scene where the twins' vacuum cleaners malfunction during a sales pitch was kept in the final cut due to the genuine laughter it evoked from the cast and crew.

Full Cast of Stealing Bess

Rose McGowan as Debbie Dinsdale

Rose McGowan

Debbie Dinsdale
Kip Pardue as Jack Bentley

Kip Pardue

Jack Bentley
James Rebhorn as Dirk Bentley

James Rebhorn

Dirk Bentley
Jonathan Hyde as Edwin Snipe

Jonathan Hyde

Edwin Snipe
Lee Evans as Toady

Lee Evans

Toady
Chevy Chase as Mr. Punch

Chevy Chase

Mr. Punch

Crew of Stealing Bess

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