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The Story Lady
The Story Lady

The Story Lady

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DramaFamilyTV Movie

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

09 December 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Grace McQueen

Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist

Julie Pollard

Lisa Jakub

Lisa Jakub

Alexandra Pollard

Chris Gartin

Chris Gartin

Scott

Tandy Cronyn

Tandy Cronyn

Meg

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Norm Denton

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Otis

Luis Ávalos

Luis Ávalos

Mr. Riley

Andre Rosey Brown

Andre Rosey Brown

Security Guard

Charles Champion

Charles Champion

Larry Freeman

Ellen Crawford

Ellen Crawford

Rita

Mary Pat Gleason

Mary Pat Gleason

Receptionist

Jeanine Jackson

Jeanine Jackson

Mrs. Oberg

Jean Kasem

Jean Kasem

Sensuous Witch

Michael Mitz

Michael Mitz

Ben Hodgkins

Marcus Smythe

Marcus Smythe

Dr. Irvine

Tony Auer

Tony Auer

Kennedy

Brenda Ballard

Brenda Ballard

Client

Allen Bloomfield

Allen Bloomfield

Mr. Magruder

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Judge (uncredited)

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