The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)
Utilizing hours of unseen archival footage, The Beales is a new take on the women of Grey Gardens
Mother and daughter - Big Edie and Little Edie Beale - live with six cats in a crumbling house in East Hampton. Little Edie, in her 50s, who wears scarves and bright colors, sings, mugs for the camera, and talks to Al and David Maysles, the filmmakers. Big Edie, in her 70s, recites poetry, comments on her daughter's behavior, and sings "If I Loved You" in fine voice. She talks in short sentences; her daughter in volumes. The film is episodic: friends visit, there's a small fire in the house, Little Edie goes to the shore and swims. She talks about the Catholic Church. She's ashamed that local authorities raided the house because of all the cats. She values being different.
Cast
- Edith Bouvier Beale - Self
- Albert Maysles - Self
- David Maysles - Self
- Jerry Torre - Self
- Lois Wright - Self
- Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beales of Grey Gardens about?
- Mother and daughter - Big Edie and Little Edie Beale - live with six cats in a crumbling house in East Hampton. Little Edie, in her 50s, who wears scarves and bright colors, sings, mugs for the camera, and talks to Al and David Maysles, the filmmakers. Big Edie, in her 70s, recites poetry, comments on her daughter's behavior, and sings "If I Loved You" in fine voice. She talks in short sentences; her daughter in volumes. The film is episodic: friends visit, there's a small fire in the house, Little Edie goes to the shore and swims. She talks about the Catholic Church. She's ashamed that local authorities raided the house because of all the cats. She values being different.
- Who directed The Beales of Grey Gardens?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens was directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles.
- Who stars in The Beales of Grey Gardens?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens stars Edith Bouvier Beale, Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Jerry Torre, Lois Wright, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale.
- How long is The Beales of Grey Gardens?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Beales of Grey Gardens?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens is a Documentary, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Beales of Grey Gardens?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens had a budget of $400,000.
- Where was The Beales of Grey Gardens produced?
- The Beales of Grey Gardens was produced in United States of America.