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Prudence Pingleton (Character)
from Hairspray (1988)

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Biography:
Prudy is a racist, religious woman. She tries to prevent Penny from enjoying culture of the 60s... See more »
Alternate Names:
Prudy Pingleton

Filmography

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  1. Hairspray (2007) Played by Allison Janney (as Prudy Pingleton)

  2. Hairspray (1988) Played by Joann Havrilla

Additional Details

Genres:
Comedy / Romance / Music / Musical
Plot Keywords:
1960s / Baltimore Maryland / Civil Rights / Dance See more »

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From Hairspray (2007)
Prudy Pingleton: [tying Penny to her bed with a jump rope, as Penny stoically says nothing]
Prudy Pingleton: Penny Lou Pingleton, you are absolutely, positively, permanently punished. You will live on a diet of saltines and Tang, and you will never leave this room again.
Prudy Pingleton: [tosses holy water on Penny] Devil child, devil child!
Penny Pingleton: [glowers at her mother]
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