The face may be vaguely familiar, and if the name "Mimi Weddell" doesn't ring a bell it will after you've seen Jyll Johnstone's affectionate documentary portrait of this unstoppable nonagenarian model and actress.
The patrician-looking star of countless print ads, TV cameos and a surprising number of schlocky horror movies, long-time New Yorker Weddell realized her dream of becoming a star (of sorts) after the death of her husband, Dick. Until then, her life was defined by the needs of her family -- she and Dick had two children, Sarah and Tommy -- and a life lived well beyond their means. Dick worked for RCA/Victor while Mimi indulged her great love for the...
Released:
2008
Rated:
NR
Length:
84 mins