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.
Production
Rare Marion home movies and archive footage.
Acting
Kathy Bates brings Marion's wit to fiery life.
Director
Bridget Terry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marion wrote The Champ and Scarlett's opening scenes in Gone With the Wind—uncredited.
This doc premiered at Cannes 2000, the same year no women directors competed—Marion's ghost wept.
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