White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd is a 1991 American made-for-television biographical drama film based on the life of Hollywood comedic actress Thelma Todd, whose 1935 death was officially ruled accidental but has always been controversial. Directed by Paul Wendkos, the film stars Loni Anderson as Todd, Maryedith Burrell, Robert Davi, Paul Dooley, Linda Kelsey, and John O'Hurley.
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| Genre | Biography Drama |
| Written by | Andy Edmonds (book) Robert E. Thompson (story) |
| Directed by | Paul Wendkos |
| Starring | Loni Anderson |
| Music by | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Executive producer(s) | Robert M. Sertner Frank von Zerneck Doris Keating (co-executive producer) Mace Neufeld (co-executive producer) |
| Producer(s) | Julie Anne Weitz Gregory Prange Randy Sutter (associate producer) |
| Production location(s) | Los Angeles City Hall |
| Cinematography | Chuck Arnold |
| Editor(s) | Stephen Adrianson Michael J. Sheridan |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Neufeld-Keating Productions Sandyhook Productions (as Sandy Hook Productions) Von Zerneck Sertner Films |
| Distributor | NBC |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | May 5, 1991 |
Working titles for the film were The Thelma Todd Story and Hot Toddy, Todd's nickname during her career.
Plot
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 was released by itself, and as a "double feature" with another Loni Anderson TV movie The Jayne Mansfield Story, starring Anderson in the title role.
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