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The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap - The Diane Linkletter Story
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Title: The Diane Linkletter Story

Release Date: 10 Apr 1970

Runtime: 10m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Dreamland Productions

Production Companies: Dreamland Productions

Overview: This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.

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Average Vote: 5 (21 votes)

Cast

  • Art Linkletter: David Lochary
  • Lois Foerster Linkletter: Mary Vivian Pearce
  • Diane Linkletter: Divine
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