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      The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

      Released Sep 27, 1996 1h 27m Documentary List
      Reviews 100% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings This documentary from Susan Warms Dryfoos follows the life and career of accomplished caricaturist and artist Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld rises to prominence drawing caricatures of Broadway actors and other celebrities for the New York Herald Tribune and the New York Times in the 1920s. His portrayals quickly become a rite of passage for rising theater actors. At the time of filming Hirschfeld is in his early 90s, still drawing, and eager to expound on his life and work. Read More Read Less

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      Matt Brunson Creative Loafing He was Forrest Gump with an IQ, a decent person who stood on the sidelines of practically every artistic renaissance this country experienced over [much] of the 20th century. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 30, 2004 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com a fitting legacy to a true Hollywood and Broadway legend Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 26, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Interesting documentary about a fascinating artist. Good examples of his drawings, which are so simple. That is what makes them brilliant. Some of the interviews get a little tedious, but it is never boring. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This documentary from Susan Warms Dryfoos follows the life and career of accomplished caricaturist and artist Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld rises to prominence drawing caricatures of Broadway actors and other celebrities for the New York Herald Tribune and the New York Times in the 1920s. His portrayals quickly become a rite of passage for rising theater actors. At the time of filming Hirschfeld is in his early 90s, still drawing, and eager to expound on his life and work.
      Director
      Susan Warms Dryfoos
      Screenwriter
      Susan Warms Dryfoos
      Distributor
      Castle Hill
      Production Co
      Castle Hill Productions, Times History, New York Times Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 27, 1996, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 18, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 27m
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