The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

Name: The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 27 Sep 1996
Rating: 7.00
Cast: Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing, Julie Andrews, Joan Collins

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.

Genre: Documentary
Studio: The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions
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Cast: Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing, Julie Andrews, Joan Collins, Cy Coleman

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