The War Widow
The War Widow is a 1976 television film directed by Paul Bogart and starring Pamela Bellwood, Frances Lee McCain, Tim Matheson, Maxine Stuart, and Nan Martin. It was the first lesbian love story on mainstream American television.
| The War Widow | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Harvey Perr |
| Directed by | Paul Bogart |
| Starring | Pamela Bellwood Frances Lee McCain Tim Matheson Maxine Stuart Nan Martin |
| Music by | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Barbra Schultz |
| Editor | Roy Stewart |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Production company | KCET |
| Release | |
| Original network | PBS |
| Original release | October 28, 1976 |
It was originally broadcast by KCET, Los Angeles (a PBS affiliate) on their dramatic showcase series, Visions which showcased new writers. It was the second in the Visions series. Harvey Perr was a playwright.[1]
Premise
The film is set during World War I. Amy is a proper but lonely housewife whose husband is away at war. She finds solace in a friendship with a more worldly female photographer, only to have her life turned upside down when the friendship becomes genuine love and she is forced to choose.
Reception
The New York Times called it "impressive drama".[2]
References
- 'War Widow' a Dark Gem Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]28 Oct 1976: e21.
- TV: Fine Drama About Lesbians: 'The War Widow,' by Harvey Perr, Will Be on Public Television's 'Visions' Series Tonight By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 28 Oct 1976: 65