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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000): Cast

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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood is a 2000 documentary directed by Bridget Terry, starring Kathy Bates as Frances Marion (voice), Frances Marion and Leonard Maltin. It runs 56 minutes.

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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Bridget Terry
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood About?

The premise of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood without spoilers.

From 1915 to 1939 Frances Marion became Hollywood’s leading screenwriter, penning over 200 films and earning the highest pay of any writer. Kathy Bates reads Marion’s letters and memoirs, while Kevin Brownlow, Leonard Maltin and Cari Beauchamp provide commentary. Modern women filmmakers reflect on her influence and the role of early‑Hollywood women.

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • screenwriter
  • hollywood
  • script writer
  • f rated
  • actress
  • mansion
  • screenwriting
  • reference to david o. selznick
  • reference to irving thalberg
  • reference to wallace beery
  • reference to charlie chaplin
  • reference to marie dressler
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  • reference to douglas fairbanks
  • reference to mary pickford
  • world war one
  • film industry
  • based on book
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Cast & Characters

Kathy Bates leads the cast as Frances Marion (voice), with Frances Marion and Leonard Maltin. Directed by Bridget Terry; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood runs 56 minutes.

When was Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood released?

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood was released on August 3, 2000.

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 is in the cast of Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood?

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood stars Kathy Bates as Frances Marion (voice), Frances Marion and Leonard Maltin, among 8 credited actors.

Does Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood have a post-credit scene?

No. Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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