The Story Lady (1991) (TV)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writer (WGA):

Robert Zeschin (written by)

Release Date:

9 December 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Tagline:

A captivating storyteller... a working, single mother and her daughter. The precious gift of time.

Plot:

When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community...

Plot Keywords:

Shoplifting | Real Life Mother And Daughter Playing Mother And Daughter | Dollhouse | Fairy Tale | Fish Out Of Water

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win

Cast

Jessica Tandy	...	Grace McQueen
Stephanie Zimbalist	...	Julie Pollard
Lisa Jakub	...	Alexandra Pollard
Christopher Gartin	...	Scott
Tandy Cronyn	...	Meg
Richard Masur	...	Norm Denton
Ed Begley Jr.	...	Otis
Luis Avalos	...	Mr. Riley
Andre Rosey Brown	...	Security Guard
Charles Champion	...	Larry Freeman
Ellen Crawford	...	Rita
Mary Pat Gleason	...	Receptionist
Jeanine Jackson	...	Mrs. Oberg
Jean Kasem	...	Sensuous Witch
Michael Mitz	...	Ben Hodgkins

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:G | Australia:PG

Company:

Jones Programming Partners

Trivia:

Grace Johnston turned down the role of Alexandra Pollar (Tandy's grand daughter) because of conflicting work schedules with One Good Cop (1991).

Quotes:

Grace McQueen: That's the way it works, today you're making a ghost costume, tomorrow you'll be sewing a wedding dress.

Movie Connections:

Features Contra (1987) (VG)

Excellent, excellent movie!

I never heard of this movie until I watched it today. Why it isn't a classic is beyond me. Watch it with your children and bring the wonder and imagination of stories into their lives. The ending is wonderful as well especially the scene in the judge's chambers. I couldn't help but break out in laughter! Why there isn't an actual show like the one portrayed in this movie isn't on TV is also beyond me. I only hope some senior lady see's this and gets inspired. I once wrote a Christmas story for my niece's and this is a very good family movie, one that parents and children should watch together. Watch it, then go to the library and get some classic fairy tales to read to your kids instead of video games. They'll remember those times for all of their lives.