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Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice

Sep 29, 1982

1h 40m

★ 9.0

Overview

A dramatization of the life of the founder of Los Angeles's first alcoholic recovery center for women, Beatrice O'Reilly.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

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Cast

Beatrice O'Reilly

Carol Burnett

Johnny O'Reilly

Lloyd Bridges

Rita

Marian Mercer

Captain Charley Rawlins

Geoffrey Lewis

Captain Burnsite

Conchata Ferrell

Abbie

Gail Strickland

Kay

Rose Arrick

Mary Lou Brown

Sarina C. Grant

Tom

Tom Bower

Beatrice's Father

Ford Rainey

Beatrice's Mother

Fran Ryan

Dr. Samuels

Macon McCalman

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