Mae West (film)
Mae West (also known as The Mae West Story) is a 1982 television film directed by Lee Philips that originally aired on May 2, 1982. It stars Ann Jillian as comedian actress and writer Mae West. The film features James Brolin, Piper Laurie, and Roddy McDowall in supporting roles.[1][2]
| Mae West | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography Drama |
| Written by | E. Arthur Kean |
| Directed by | Lee Philips |
| Starring | Ann Jillian James Brolin Piper Laurie Roddy McDowall |
| Theme music composer | Brad Fiedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Leonard Hill Philip Mandelker |
| Producers | Terry Morse Jr. Janet G. Knutsen (associate producer) |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Editor | George Jay Nicholson |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Production company | Hill/Mandelker Films |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | May 2, 1982 |
It was the third most-viewed prime time television program in the United States for the week of April 26-May 2, 1982.[3]
Cast
- Ann Jillian as Mae West
- James Brolin as Jim Timony
- Piper Laurie as Matilda West
- Roddy McDowall as Rene Valentine
- Louis Giambalvo as George Kane
- Chuck McCann as W. C. Fields
- Lee de Broux as Jack West
- Donald Hotton as Edward Eisner
- Ian Wolfe as Dorset
- Bill Morey as Al Kaufman
- Rita Taggart as Sally
- Michael Currie as Bill Le Baron
- Jay Garner as Archie Mayo
- Burke Byrnes as Withers
- Bridgette Andersen as Mae West (age 7)
References
- O'Connor, John J. (2 May 1982). TV View: Ann Jillian Delivers A Fresh Portrait of Mae West, The New York Times
- Shepard, Richard F. (14 August 1984). 'Mae West', 1982 Drama with Ann Jillian, The New York Times
- (5 May 1982). For the first time in many a ratings moon,..., UPI
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