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Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Biographical drama starring Jennifer Jason Leigh. As a member of the Algonquin hotel's celebrated Round Table, writer and humourist Dorothy Parker is the toast of sophisticated twenties New York. But her sarcastic wit disguises enduring unhappiness, despite success and the esteem of her contemporaries. Widescreen.
Director Alan Rudolph (1994. 15) (Colour and BW) (S) (W) Film of the week: page 67 ****
Barry Norman profiles Jennifer Jason Leigh : page 69

Contributors

Unknown:
Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Unknown:
Dorothy Parker
Director:
Alan Rudolph
Unknown:
Barry Norman
Unknown:
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Dorothy Parker:
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Robert Benchley:
Campbell Scott
Charles MacArthur:
Matthew Broderick
Eddie Parker:
Andrew McCarthy
Alexander Woolicott:
Tom McGowan
Robert Sherwood:
Nick Cassavetes
Heywood Broun:
Gary Basaraba
John Peter Toohey:
Jake Johannsen
Franklin P Adams:
Chip Zien
Marc Connelly:
Matt Mailoy
Source: Radio Times

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