The Story Lady

The Story Lady

94 mins | Drama, Family, TV Movie | Dec. 9, 1991

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.

The Story Lady

94 mins | Drama, Family, TV Movie | Dec. 9, 1991

The Story Lady
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.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers
Original title The Story Lady
Directors Larry Elikann
Writers Robert Zeschin

Cast

Jessica Tandy

as Grace McQueen

Stephanie Zimbalist

as Julie Pollard

Lisa Jakub

as Alexandra Pollard

Chris Gartin

as Scott

Tandy Cronyn

as Meg

Richard Masur

as Norm Denton

Ed Begley Jr.

as Otis

Luis Ávalos

as Mr. Riley

Andre Rosey Brown

as Security Guard

Charles Champion

as Larry Freeman

Ellen Crawford

as Rita

Mary Pat Gleason

as Receptionist

Jeanine Jackson

as Mrs. Oberg

Jean Kasem

as Sensuous Witch

Michael Mitz

as Ben Hodgkins

Marcus Smythe

as Dr. Irvine

Tony Auer

as Kennedy

Brenda Ballard

as Client

Allen Bloomfield

as Mr. Magruder

Charles Durning

as Judge (uncredited)