Without Lying Down - Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
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In chronicling the remarkable life of Francis Marion, Without Lying Down reveals a neglected chapter of Hollywood history. Executive produced by Playboy founder and ardent film buff Hugh Hefner, narrated by Uma Thurman, and partially based on the fine biography by Cari Beauchamp (who appears among several expert interviewees), this insightful documentary restores Marion to the pantheon of Hollywood screenwriters. But the film's proper focus is Marion's deep friendship and fruitful collaboration with screen icon Mary Pickford as her writer of choice--a lofty privilege that catapulted them both to great wealth and, for Marion, a celebrated directorial career. Kathy Bates provides Marion's voice in lively recited memoirs, and to acknowledge Marion's ongoing influence, Without Lying Down offers testimony from women (Martha Coolidge, Polly Platt, Callie Khouri, and others) who found Hollywood success many decades later, grateful for Marion's pioneering example. Also included is the 1917 short film "A Little Princess"--sublime evidence of Pickford's appeal and Marion's skill as an adaptor, and a worthy silent counterpart to the exquisite version released in 1995. --Jeff Shannon
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I've spent my life searching for a man to look up to without lying down, said Frances Marion, and what a life it was! From 1915 to 1939, she was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry, writing more than 200 movies as the world's highest paid screenwriter, man or woman, and becoming the first screenwriter to win two Oscars. Moguls competed for her stories, and stars like Pickford, Garbo, and Gable brought her characters to life in classics like "The Champ," "Poor Little Rich Girl," "Anna Christie," "Camille," and more. Now her fascinating life and times come alive in this insightful documentary narrated by acclaimed actress Uma Thurman and Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, who gives voice to the screenwriter's own words taken from her letters, diaries and memoirs. Footage from more than twenty of Marion's movies aligns with commentary by pre-eminent silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, critic Leonard Maltin and more!
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Starring: Uma Thurman , Kathy Bates , Mary Lea Bandy , Cari Beauchamp , and Kevin Brownlow Director: Bridget Terry , and Marshall Neilan Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD  Biography
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In chronicling the remarkable life of Francis Marion, Without Lying Down reveals a neglected chapter of Hollywood history. Executive produced by Playboy founder and ardent film buff Hugh Hefner, narrated by Uma Thurman, and partially based on the fine biography by Cari Beauchamp (who appears among several expert interviewees), this insightful documentary restores Marion to the pantheon of Hollywood screenwriters. But the film's proper focus is Marion's deep friendship and fruitful collaboration with screen icon Mary Pickford as her writer of choice--a lofty privilege that catapulted them both to great wealth and, for Marion, a celebrated directorial career. Kathy Bates provides Marion's voice in lively recited memoirs, and to acknowledge Marion's ongoing influence, Without Lying Down offers testimony from women (Martha Coolidge, Polly Platt, Callie Khouri, and others) who found Hollywood success many decades later, grateful for Marion's pioneering example. Also included is the 1917 short film "A Little Princess"--sublime evidence of Pickford's appeal and Marion's skill as an adaptor, and a worthy silent counterpart to the exquisite version released in 1995. --Jeff ShannonDescription
I've spent my life searching for a man to look up to without lying down, said Frances Marion, and what a life it was! From 1915 to 1939, she was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry, writing more than 200 movies as the world's highest paid screenwriter, man or woman, and becoming the first screenwriter to win two Oscars. Moguls competed for her stories, and stars like Pickford, Garbo, and Gable brought her characters to life in classics like "The Champ," "Poor Little Rich Girl," "Anna Christie," "Camille," and more. Now her fascinating life and times come alive in this insightful documentary narrated by acclaimed actress Uma Thurman and Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, who gives voice to the screenwriter's own words taken from her letters, diaries and memoirs. Footage from more than twenty of Marion's movies aligns with commentary by pre-eminent silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, critic Leonard Maltin and more!DVD:
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