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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)
Directed by Susan W. Dryfoos
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.
Length 86 minutes
Actors
Al Hirschfeld | Lauren Bacall | Carol Channing | Julie Andrews | Joan Collins | Cy Coleman | Betty Comden | Frank Gifford | Kathie Lee Gifford | Roger Moore | Chita Rivera | Barbara Walters | Dolly Haas | Katharine Hepburn