“The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap”

The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)

Name: The Diane Linkletter Story
Director: John Waters
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1970-04-10
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Divine

April 10, 197010mEN

5.0

22 votes

Comedy

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.

Director

John Waters

Writers

Mary Vivian Pearce, Divine, John Waters