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

The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)

Poster for The Diane Linkletter Story

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

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 & Crew

Director
John Waters
  • Profile picture of David Lochary
    Art Linkletter David Lochary
  • Profile picture of Mary Vivian Pearce
    Lois Foerster Linkletter Mary Vivian Pearce
  • Profile picture of Divine
    Diane Linkletter Divine

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Keywords

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