Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
Synopsis
From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she wrote more than 200 movies and was the world's highest paid screenwriter - man or woman. Kathy Bates gives voice to Marion's words from her letters, diaries, and memoirs. Includes commentary by silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, critic Leonard Maltin, and Marion's celebrated biographer Cari Beauchamp. Current women filmmakers reflect on the legacy left to them by Marion and the pioneering women of early Hollywood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bridget Terry
- Screenplay & Story
- Bridget Terry, Cari Beauchamp
- Original Score
- Glenn A. Jordan
- Original Title
- Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- UCLA Film and Television Archive, Turner Classic Movies, Chaise Lounge Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bridget Terry
Bridget Terry, Cari Beauchamp
Glenn A. Jordan
Eric Anderson
Cari Beauchamp, Bridget Terry, Hugh Hefner
Department Leadership Roster
Bridget Terry
Director
Bridget Terry
Writer
Eric Anderson
Director of Photography
Cari Beauchamp
Producer
Bridget Terry
Producer
Glenn A. Jordan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood about?
From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she wrote more than 200 movies and was the world's highest paid screenwriter - man or woman. Kathy Bates gives voice to Marion's words from her letters, diaries, and memoirs. Includes commentary by silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, critic Leonard Maltin, and Marion's celebrated biographer Cari Beauchamp. Current women filmmakers reflect on the legacy left to them by Marion and the pioneering women of early Hollywood.
Who directed Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood was directed by Bridget Terry.
Who stars in Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?
The principal cast of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood includes Frances Marion, Uma Thurman, Kathy Bates, Jackie Cooper, Martha Coolidge.
When was Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood released and how long is it?
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood was composed by Glenn A. Jordan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).