The Story Lady
Genres
Overview
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. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1991-12-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
6
Jessica Tandy
Grace McQueen
Stephanie Zimbalist
Julie Pollard
Lisa Jakub
Alexandra Pollard
Chris Gartin
Scott
Tandy Cronyn
Meg
Richard Masur
Norm Denton
Ed Begley Jr.
Otis
Luis Ávalos
Mr. Riley
Andre Rosey Brown
Security Guard
Charles Champion
Larry Freeman
Ellen Crawford
Rita
Mary Pat Gleason
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Jeanine Jackson
Mrs. Oberg
Jean Kasem
Sensuous Witch
Michael Mitz
Ben Hodgkins
Marcus Smythe
Dr. Irvine
Tony Auer
Kennedy
Brenda Ballard
Client
Allen Bloomfield
Mr. Magruder
Charles Durning
Judge (uncredited)
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