There are real life stories that look like beyond the imagination of even the most talented among Hollywood screenwriters. Yet, when someone actually tries to make them into films, results are often underwhelming. One such story served as the basis for *Mrs. Soffel*, 1984 period drama directed by Gillian Armstrong. The plot is set in 1901 Pittsburgh and the title protagonist, played by Diane Keaton, is Kate Soffel,…







