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The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)

10 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   10 April 1970 (USA)
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A John Waters film where Divine plays Diane Linkletter, daughter of Art Linkletter and commits suicide.

Director:

John Waters

Writers:

John Waters, Divine, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce and Divine
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Cast

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David Lochary David Lochary ...
Mary Vivian Pearce Mary Vivian Pearce ...
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Storyline

This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behavior, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane... with tragic consequences. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

John Waters | Cult Favorite | Based On True Story | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

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Dreamland See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed the day after Diane Linkletter took her own life. See more »

Quotes

Diane: Jim's a groovy guy!
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Crazy Credits

Divine "hosts" the credits, presenting cue cards with actors' names and
doing the "Diane Linkletter" by sniffing up cocaine. See more »

Connections

Referenced in This Filthy World (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"We Love You Call Collect"
Art Linkletter See more »