The Diane Linkletter Story

The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)

10/04/1970
Comedy
10m

The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap

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.

  • John WatersDirector, Writer
  • Mary Vivian PearceWriter
  • David LocharyWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • suicide
  • exploitation
  • lsd
  • based on true story
  • drugs
  • short film