The Story Lady
Synopsis
When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.
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The Story Lady Trailer (1991) TV Promo with Jessica Tandy Christmas Movie NBC
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-21
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Jessica Tandy
Grace McQueen
Stephanie Zimbalist
Julie Pollard
Lisa Jakub
Alexandra Pollard
Chris Gartin
Scott
Tandy Cronyn
Meg
Richard Masur
Norm Denton
Ed Begley Jr.
Otis
Luis Ávalos
Mr. Riley
Andre Rosey Brown
Security Guard
Charles Champion
Larry Freeman
Ellen Crawford
Rita
Mary Pat Gleason
Receptionist
Jeanine Jackson
Mrs. Oberg
Jean Kasem
Sensuous Witch
Michael Mitz
Ben Hodgkins
Marcus Smythe
Dr. Irvine
Tony Auer
Kennedy
Brenda Ballard
Client
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Zeschin
- Original Title
- The Story Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Elikann
Robert Zeschin
Margery Nelson, Michael Filerman, Joseph B. Wallenstein
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Elikann
Director
Joseph B. Wallenstein
Producer
Robert Zeschin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story Lady
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What is The Story Lady about?
When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.
Who directed The Story Lady?
The Story Lady was directed by Larry Elikann.
Who stars in The Story Lady?
The principal cast of The Story Lady includes Jessica Tandy, Stephanie Zimbalist, Lisa Jakub, Chris Gartin, Tandy Cronyn.
When was The Story Lady released and how long is it?
The Story Lady was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.