- Sep 27, 1996
- 86 min
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Full-HD
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)
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.
Category
Country
United States of America
Companies
The New York Times
New York Times Productions
Castle Hill Productions
Al Hirschfeld
Self
Lauren Bacall
Self
Carol Channing
Self
Julie Andrews
Self
Joan Collins
Self
Cy Coleman
Self
Betty Comden
Self
Frank Gifford
Self
