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Without Lying Down - Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood |
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In chronicling the remarkable life of Francis Marion, Without Lying Down reveals a neglected chapter of Hollywood history. Executive produced by Playboy founder and ardent film buff Hugh Hefner, narrated by Uma Thurman, and partially based on the fine biography by Cari Beauchamp (who appears among several expert interviewees), this insightful documentary restores Marion to the pantheon of Hollywood screenwriters. But the film's proper focus is Marion's deep friendship and fruitful collaboration with screen icon Mary Pickford as her writer of choice--a lofty privilege that catapulted them both to great wealth and, for Marion, a celebrated directorial career. Kathy Bates provides Marion's voice in lively recited memoirs, and to acknowledge Marion's ongoing influence, Without Lying Down offers testimony from women (Martha Coolidge, Polly Platt, Callie Khouri, and others) who found Hollywood success many decades later, grateful for Marion's pioneering example. Also included is the 1917 short film "A Little Princess"--sublime evidence of Pickford's appeal and Marion's skill as an adaptor, and a worthy silent counterpart to the exquisite version released in 1995. --Jeff Shannon
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