"It isn't very pretty…" 27 May 1977 Comedy, Crime 91 mins
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
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Mink Stole as Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe as Mole McHenry
Edith Massey as Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce as Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton as Bosley Jr.
Karen Gerwig as Beth
Jay Allan as Kid
Al Strapelli as Dr. Evans
George Stover as Bosley Gravel
Turkey Joe as Motorcycle Cop
Willie Brooks as Pieman
James Yeaton as Dead Bum
Ed Peranio as Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Butow as Lt. Grogan
Channing Wilroy as Lieutenant Wilson
John Waters Director
James McKenzie Associate Producer
Christine Mason Hairstylist
John Waters Writer
Steve Parker Assistant Set Designer
Vincent Peranio Set Designer
Celeste Hall Assistant Hairstylist
Jon Aaron Assistant Hairstylist
Robert Maier Unit Manager
Ed Peranio Assistant Set Designer
David Spencer Associate Producer
Pat Moran Production Manager
William Platt Associate Producer
John Waters Additional Photography
Van Smith Costume Design
Charles Roggero Editor
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Australia 17 June 2017
Brazil 21 April 2026
Germany 02 November 1980
Finland 02 November 2012
France 08 September 2013
Italy 07 March 1979
United States 12 May 1978
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Go home to your mother! Doesn't she ever watch you? Tell her this isn't some communist daycare center! Tell your mother I hate her! Tell your mother I hate you!
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1977 Charm City Productions, Dreamland.