Dear Liar (1981)

Name: Dear Liar
Director: Gordon Rigsby
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1981-04-15
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann

Drama TV Movie

Director: Gordon Rigsby

Cast: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann

Runtime90 min

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Dear Liar (1981), directed by Gordon Rigsby, offers a thought-provoking drama centered on the relationship between renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw and celebrated actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Showcasing the talents of acclaimed actors Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann, this TV movie explores the depth and nuance of their complex, enigmatic correspondence, providing a glimpse into the creative and personal dynamics that shaped their legendary artistic partnership.

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Dear Liar, full title Dear Liar: A Comedy of Letters is a play by American actor, director, and playwright Jerome Kilty. It was first staged in 1957 and published in 1960. A television adaptation was made in 1964, directed by David Gardner for National Educational Television. Two film adaptations were later created, one in English by director Gordon Rigsby in 1981 and another in French as Cher menteur in 1982 by French director Alexandre Tarta.