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Melvin and Howard
Subjects
Howard Hughes; Will; Hoax
Summary
Film about how Howard Hughes supposedly willed his estate to the LDS Melvin Dummar family.
Notes
Won two Oscars, including Mary Steenburgen’s Best Supporting Actress as Lynda Dummar.
Links
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Call number
DVDLMM 23
Premiere date
19 Sept. 1980
Country
USA
Language
English
Production company
Universal Pictures
Production type
Non-Mormon Production
Cast
Mary Steenburgen
Content type
Minor Mormon Elements; Narrative Film
Distribution type
Commercial Theaters; Commercial Video (VHS/DVD)
Length
95 min.