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Dual Shortage of Mature Actresses in Film
New York AP profile of screenwriter Eleanor Perry, famed for Diary of a Mad Housewife and The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing, who laments scarce mature roles for women. She cites rape as a director’s choice, recalls battles over Cat Dancing, and argues for human, joyful projects while seeking greater authority. Perry reflects on aging, feminism, and collaborations with ex-husband Frank Perry as they plan a Diary spinoff.
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