The Story Lady

Dec 9, 1991

1h 34m

★ 6.0

Overview

When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.

Genres

Drama

Family

TV Movie

The Story Lady Trailers

Cast

Grace McQueen

Jessica Tandy

Julie Pollard

Stephanie Zimbalist

Alexandra Pollard

Lisa Jakub

Scott

Chris Gartin

Meg

Tandy Cronyn

Norm Denton

Richard Masur

Otis

Ed Begley Jr.

Mr. Riley

Luis Ávalos

Security Guard

Andre Rosey Brown

Larry Freeman

Charles Champion

Rita

Ellen Crawford

Receptionist

Mary Pat Gleason

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