Mary White 1977

Overview

Mary White is a 1977 made-for-television biographical drama directed by Jud Taylor. The film explores the relationship between the American newspaper editor and author William Allen White and his teenage daughter, Mary. The production features Ed Flanders as William Allen White, Kathleen Beller as Mary, and Fionnula Flanagan. The narrative centers on the life of Mary, who died at the age of 16 following a horseback riding accident. The film examines the profound impact that this tragedy had on the life of her father. Classified as a drama and family film, the production has a runtime of one hour and 42 minutes. It was released in the United States on November 18, 1977. The project documents the true story of the family and the emotional consequences of the loss experienced by the author. As a period biographical movie, the work focuses on the historical figures and the events surrounding the death of the young girl.