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Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, Chatham, NY
About Steel Magnolias (1989)
M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.
Cast & Crew
Herbert Ross, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepard, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, Bill McCutcheon, Andrew Stone, Edward Pisoni, Garrett Lewis
Frequently asked questions
How long is Steel Magnolias (1989)?
Steel Magnolias (1989) is 1 hr 58 min long.
Who directed Steel Magnolias (1989)?
Herbert Ross
Who is M'Lynn Eatenton in Steel Magnolias (1989)?
Sally Field plays M'Lynn Eatenton in the film.
What is Steel Magnolias (1989) about?
M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.