Grey Gardens (1976)

She was the girl who had everything - Money, good looks and social position. Her mother - a classic Bouvier beauty. Now they are living amongst the souvenirs of their lives. In Grey Gardens. This is their story. A love story. Sort of.

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Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, are the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. The women reveal themselves to be misfits with outsized, engaging personalities. Much of the conversation is centered on their pasts, as mother and daughter now rarely leave home.

Director: Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer, David Maysles, Albert Maysles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Editing: Ellen Giffard, Susan Froemke
Production: Portrait Films, Maysles Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $30,966
Original Language: en

Keywords

cat, long island, new york, eccentric, mansion, recluse, raccoon, woman director, eccentric family, direct cinema, hamptons, mother daughter relationship, familiar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grey Gardens about?
Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, are the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. The women reveal themselves to be misfits with outsized, engaging personalities. Much of the conversation is centered on their pasts, as mother and daughter now rarely leave home.
Who directed Grey Gardens?
Grey Gardens was directed by Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer, David Maysles, Albert Maysles.
Who stars in Grey Gardens?
Grey Gardens stars Edith Bouvier Beale, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, Brooks Hyers, Norman Vincent Peale, Jack Helmuth, Albert Maysles.
How long is Grey Gardens?
Grey Gardens has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Grey Gardens?
Grey Gardens is a Documentary film.
How much did Grey Gardens gross?
Grey Gardens grossed $30,966 worldwide.
Where was Grey Gardens produced?
Grey Gardens was produced in United States of America.