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Lady of the House (1978 film)

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Lady of the House
GenreDrama
Based onLady of the House
by Sally Stanford
Screenplay byRon Koslow
Directed byRalph Nelson
Vincent Sherman
StarringDyan Cannon
Armand Assante
Music byFred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerWilliam Kayden
Running time100 min.
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseNovember 14, 1978 (1978-11-14)

Lady of the House is an American television biographical film about Sally Stanford, co-directed by Ralph Nelson and Vincent Sherman. The screenplay by Ron Koslow is based on Stanford's autobiography of the same name. The film was broadcast by NBC on November 14, 1978.[1]

Cast

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  • Dyan Cannon as Sally Stanford
  • Armand Assante as Ernest de Paulo
  • Zohra Lampert as Julia de Paulo
  • Susan Tyrrell as Helen Proctor
  • Jesse Dizon as Acapico
  • Maggie Cooper as Kate de Paulo
  • Anthony Charnota as Ray Navarette
  • Colleen Camp as Rosette
  • Kim Hamilton as Mary
  • Sam Freed as John David
  • Melvin Belli as Mayor Jim of San Francisco
  • Charlie Murphy as Mayor Collins
  • Christopher Norris as Young Marcie
  • Tom Rosqui as Sergeant John Guffy
  • Christopher S. Nelson as Dan
  • Patricia Wilson as Mrs. Bowan
  • Chris Cistaro as John David, age 11
  • Julius Varnado as Jadison
  • Al Cingolani as Policeman 2
  • Anthony Cistaro as John David, age 15
  • Gregory Gillbergh as William
  • Tony Katsaras as Boat owner
  • Carl D. Parker as City Councilman
  • Jay S. Sandler as Sally Stanford's son
  • Judith Weston as Bertha Tugwell

Critical response

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Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called it "an absorbing two hours that affords Dyan Cannon the biggest and best role she's ever had."[2]

Awards

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In 1979, Leo Lotito Jr. and Nicholas Pagliaro were nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Hoffman, Steve (14 November 1978). "Dyan Cannon No Longer Feels 'Crummy' About Her Roles". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. A-8. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Thomas, Kevin (14 November 1978). "Dyan Cannon Lights Up 'House'". Los Angeles Times. p. 18. Retrieved 3 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Outstanding Makeup For A Series Nominees / Winners 1979". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
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