Henry Woolf, born in 1930 in London, is a British actor known for his roles in cult cinema. He appears in The Bed Sitting Room (1969), a surreal comedy that captures the absurdity of post-war Britain, showcasing his ability to navigate the eccentricities of the genre. Woolf also features in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978), where he brings a unique flair to the classic detective narrative. His work in Maid to Order (1987) further demonstrates his versatility, contributing to the playful yet dark themes prevalent in exploitation cinema.
Maid to Order
Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.