Malice in Wonderland (1985)

TV Movie   |  Not Rated   |    |  Biography, Comedy, Drama

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Struggling actress Hedda Hopper (Jane Alexander) can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintance of hers is the extremely powerful gossip monger Louella Parsons (Dame Elizabeth ... See full summary »

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Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy.

Another 3 nominations.

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15 February 2010 | dennisg-6
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| Hedda Hopper ruled the Roost, and American gossip
Back in the 40's and 50's one of the most powerful people in the world was Hedda Hopper. She had a big chunk of America champing at the bit to find out the latest dirt of celebrities. Louella Parsons worked for her for several years, and (after being taken advantage of one-too-many times) decided to branch out on her own.

This bio TV movie plays out some of the story of these Gossip Columnist giants. Each one wanted to get the BIG Scoop on the latest Hollywood scandal. These women worked very hard, working all of their contacts, to get the story.

Their mutual dislike for one another is well-portrayed. This movie shows the rush for fame quite well. I enjoyed the performance of Liz Taylor (as Hedda Hopper); she was perfect to play this larger-than-Life character. And, I liked Jane Alexander's role (as I enjoy most of her portrayals). There are many familiar faces in the cast (also a nice thing).

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Dame Elizabeth Taylor got friend Peter Lawford a small part as a reporter. But, he couldn't get through a single day of filming and was replaced. He died on December 24, 1984 in Los Angeles, California from liver and kidney disease.

Quotes

Louis B. Mayer: I haven't destroyed a monster, I've created two.

Goofs

As the camera pans down the street, on the curb is the painted number of either a house or building. They didn't paint number signs on the curbs back then.

Crazy Credits

This motion picture is based on certain events in the lives of Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons. However, some of the characters and incidents are fictitious and any similarity to the name, character, or history of any such persons or incidents is entirely coincidental and unintentional.

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Genres

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Release Date:

12 May 1985

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK, USA

Filming Locations

Los Angeles, California, USA

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