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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood

2000 · 56 min Documentary TV Movie
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she wrote more than 200 movies and was the world's highest paid screenwriter - man or woman. Kathy Bates gives voice to Marion's words from her letters, diaries, and memoirs. Includes commentary by silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, critic Leonard Maltin, and Marion's celebrated biographer Cari Beauchamp. Current women filmmakers reflect on the legacy left to them by Marion and the pioneering women of early Hollywood.

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Year 2000
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Bridget Terry
Runtime 56 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (4 votes)

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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2000 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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