Comedy · United States of America · 1970 · 10m

The Diane Linkletter Story

Director

Cast

David Lochary as Art Linkletter Mary Vivian Pearce as Lois Foerster Linkletter Divine as Diane Linkletter

Crew

John Waters — Director of Photography John Waters — Editor Mary Vivian Pearce — Writer Divine — Writer John Waters — Writer David Lochary — Writer

Tagline

The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

John Waters Director John Waters Director of Photography John Waters Editor Mary Vivian Pearce Writer Divine Writer John Waters Writer David Lochary Writer John Waters Producer

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