The Diane Linkletter Story
Apr 10 1970
•0h 10m
•Comedy
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.
Cast
See allDavid Lochary
Art Linkletter
Mary Vivian Pearce
Lois Foerster Linkletter
Divine
Diane Linkletter
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