Mary White (1977) (TV)

Director:

Jud Taylor

Writers:

William Allen White (writings)
Caryl Ledner (writer)

Release Date:

18 November 1977 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

The true story of the relationship between famed author William Allen White and his teenaged daughter Mary, who died in a horseback-riding accident at age 16, and the powerful effect the tragedy had on the life of her father.

Plot Keywords:

Horseback Riding | Accident | Horse | Death | Father Daughter Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win

Cast

Ed Flanders	...	William Allen White
Fionnula Flanagan	...	Sallie White
Tim Matheson	...	William L. White
Donald Moffat	...	Sir James Barrie
Diana Douglas	...	Jane Addams
Kathleen Beller	...	Mary White
Howard McGillin	...	Richard Sloan III
Kaki Hunter	...	Selina
William Kuhlke	...	John Rice
Henry Strozier	...	Mr. Andrews
Valerie Cotton	...	Ellie Rogers
Paul Frederickson	...	Tom
Barry McGuire	...	Mr. Bonner
Peggy Lang	...	Miss Peabody
Mildred Meier	...	Mrs. Pettigrew

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Kansas, USA

Company:

Radnitz/Mattel Productions

Movie Connections:

Features In the Heart of a Fool (1920)

Saw once 26 years ago - still fondly remember!

I forget many things - but this movie I have not!

Very sensitive and enriching.

I remember a great deal of humor and smiles, but also a strong and open message. I say open in that it is not an elitist, talk-down-to message - rather it is simple and accessible, without dumbing-down the feelings and efforts of the protagonists.

Excellent script/story that is very effectively, enjoyably realized.

See this movie. It must be showing on Hallmark, right?