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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

Documentary
September 27, 19961h 26m7.2 / 10
Overview

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.

Director
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Susan W. Dryfoos
Production
The New York TimesNew York Times ProductionsCastle Hill Productions
Cast
Al Hirschfeld
Al HirschfeldSelf
Lauren Bacall
Lauren BacallSelf
Carol Channing
Carol ChanningSelf
Julie Andrews
Julie AndrewsSelf
Joan Collins
Joan CollinsSelf
Cy Coleman
Cy ColemanSelf