Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood(2000)
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.
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Bridget Terry, released on August 3, 2000 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Frances Marion, Uma Thurman, Kathy Bates and Jackie Cooper. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Bridget Terry
- Writers:
- Bridget Terry, Cari Beauchamp
- Producers:
- Bridget Terry, Cari Beauchamp
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Anderson
- Composer:
- Glenn A. Jordan
- Production:
- UCLA Film and Television Archive, Turner Classic Movies, Chaise Lounge Productions
- Status:
- Released
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Frances Marion
Frances Marion
as Self (archive footage)
Uma Thurman
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Kathy Bates
as Frances Marion (voice)
Jackie Cooper
as Self
Martha Coolidge
as Self
- Fay Kanin
Fay Kanin
as Self
Callie Khouri
as Self
Leonard Maltin
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bridget Terry, written by Bridget Terry and Cari Beauchamp, produced by Bridget Terry and Cari Beauchamp.
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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The main cast of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) includes Frances Marion, Uma Thurman, Kathy Bates, Jackie Cooper and Martha Coolidge. The film was directed by Bridget Terry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood was released on August 3, 2000 and runs for 56m.
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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.