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Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice

Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice

19829.01h 40m

Overview

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

Directed by Lamont Johnson
Written by Mitzie Welch
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Top Cast

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Beatrice O'Reilly

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Johnny O'Reilly

Marian Mercer

Marian Mercer

Rita

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Captain Charley Rawlins

Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell

Captain Burnsite

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Abbie

Rose Arrick

Rose Arrick

Kay

Sarina C. Grant

Sarina C. Grant

Mary Lou Brown

Tom Bower

Tom Bower

Tom

Ford Rainey

Ford Rainey

Beatrice's Father

Themes & Keywords

alcoholics anonymous

About Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice

Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice is a drama, tv movie film released in 1982 exploring themes of alcoholics anonymous. Directed by Lamont Johnson, it stars Carol Burnett, Lloyd Bridges, Marian Mercer. A dramatization of the life of the founder of Los Angeles's first alcoholic recovery center for women, Beatrice O'Reilly.

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