The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap
This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.
Director: John Waters
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 10, 1970
Cast
- David Lochary - Art Linkletter
- Mary Vivian Pearce - Lois Foerster Linkletter
- Divine - Diane Linkletter
Screenplay
Cinematography: John Waters
Editing: John Waters
Production: Dreamland
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
suicide, exploitation, lsd, based on true story, drugs, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Diane Linkletter Story about?
- This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.
- Who directed The Diane Linkletter Story?
- The Diane Linkletter Story was directed by John Waters.
- Who stars in The Diane Linkletter Story?
- The Diane Linkletter Story stars David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Divine.
- How long is The Diane Linkletter Story?
- The Diane Linkletter Story has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Diane Linkletter Story?
- The Diane Linkletter Story is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Diane Linkletter Story produced?
- The Diane Linkletter Story was produced in United States of America.