Climax! - S02E23: The Louella Parsons Story

Name: The Louella Parsons Story
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 1956-03-08
Duration: 1 h

Mar 08, 1956Drama, MysterySeason 2, Episode 23

The Louella Parsons story, based on incidents in her autobiography ""The Gay Illiterate"", is a series of flashbacks. Teresa Wright portrays Miss Parson in the drama. As she speaks with the stars the cameras will re-create incidents in her long career. The time span is from the early twenties to 1948. We see Miss Parsons' early days as a newspaper reporter in Chicago. Here she loses her job and departs for New York. In New York she resumes her career, only to be stricken with tuberculosis. When she recovers from her illness, she meets the man who is to become her second husband, and her rise as Hollywood columnist begins. As a climax to tonight's drama, there will be a tribute from the stars of the movie industry.

Director: John Frankenheimer

Cast: William Lundigan

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Climax! S02E23 Synopsis

Stream Climax! "The Louella Parsons Story" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1956-03-08, this episode is part of Season 2 of Climax!. Directed by John Frankenheimer, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from William Lundigan among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Drama and Mystery series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Louella Parsons story, based on incidents in her autobiography ""The Gay Illiterate"", is a series of flashbacks. Teresa Wright portrays Miss Parson in the drama. As she speaks with the stars the cameras will re-create incidents in her long caree...