White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
| White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Wendoks |
| Written by |
Andy Edmonds (book) Robert E. Thompson (story) |
| Starring | Loni Anderson |
Release dates | 1991 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd is a 1991 made-for-TV film biography, based on the life of the 1930s comedienne actress Thelma Todd. The film stars Loni Anderson as Todd; Maryedith Burrell, Robert Davi, Paul Dooley, Linda Kelsey, and John O'Hurley.
Working titles for the film were The Thelma Todd Story and Hot Toddy, Todd's nickname during her career.
Cast
- Loni Anderson as Thelma Todd
- Maryedith Burrell as Patsy Kelly
- Robert Davi as Lucky Luciano
- Paul Dooley as Hal Roach
- Linda Kelsey as Anne "Mac" McMahon
- John O'Hurley as Pat DiCicco
- Dakin Matthews as D.A. Buron Fitts
- Scott Paulin as Louis Marsden
- Lawrence Pressman as Roland West
- Lois Smith as Alice Todd
- Robin Strasser as Jewel Carmen
- Allan Wasserman as Medical Examiner
- James Paradise as Vince
- Mort Sertner as Mr. Brill
- Marla Adams as Mrs. Ford
Releases
The film as been released by itself, and as a "double feature" with another Loni Anderson TV movie The Jayne Mansfield Story, starring Anderson in the title role. The film is largely unknown.