Love Letter to Edie | 
| Directors: Mink Stole, Robert Maier
Actors: Mink Stole, John Waters, Edith Massey, Robert Maier
Studio: Picture Start Inc.
Buy New: $69.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 48145
Format: Color, Original Recording Remastered, Special Edition, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 15 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6305373590
UPC: 706541700033
EAN: 9786305373599
ASIN: 6305373590
Theatrical Release Date: 1972
Release Date: August 1, 2000
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 Quick and Fun. November 18, 2007
Patrick P. Owens (Pottsville, Pa)
You have to have a love for John Waters' "Edie". This is a short film. I was expecting a little more. It was interesting as it gives a quick view of Edith Massey. Documentary in style.
 She's just amazing... May 21, 2007
L. Hanscom (South Boston, MA)
The only bad thing I have to say about this short documentary is that it's way too short! 15 minutes if that...
But, it's worth the money...get it on dvd, it's better quality.
I appreciate her because she stood out in many of John Water's films....ever seen Desperate Living? She plays a demented queen and her performance is top-notch and hilarious!
This is just a quick glimpse of her life as an orphan, a madam and other things...we see her in her second hand shop, and sharing her experiences and stories with her customers. She's a true gem and will always be missed. It's a good movie to add to any John Water's collection...
We love you, egg lady!
"Oh Edie! I'd Be So Proud If You Was A Fag!" December 13, 2001
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA.)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Edith Massey was "THE" Virgin Mary in this Modern life. No one knew it, but she showed the world what the true meaning of love was. You can actually see her halo hovering above her head when she sits in the play-pen in "Pink Flamingos" and shouts, "Oh Mr. Eggman. I love you so much! Oh Babs! What if there were no more eggs?" Our own Virgin Mary never got this far. What about Queen Carlotta from "Desperate Living"? "Would you like some pizza little birdy?" or "Oh! Ready, aim, FIRE!" The best Catholic-ismatic moment had to be her pleading with her son 'Gator' in "Female Trouble". "Oh Gator. I'd be so proud if you was a (...) and had a beautician boyfriend. I'd never have to worry! THe woRLd of heteroSexuAls is A sick AND boRIng LIFE!" Her delivery was priceless! If you ever had the chance to meet her or see her in one of her live acts, you would know what a kind and sweethearted person there was behind those over-sized (...) and matching tooths. Yes, tooths. This tape will probably never make it to DVD, as it is too short, as was Edie's life. God bless her for spreading her love around Baltimore and little did she know, the rest of the Goddamned world!
God Bless Queen Edie July 13, 2000
David Totty (Colorado)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
WOW... A short documentary about one of the most lovable stars in cinema... I really really liked this. Edith Massey is definately one of the most awesome ladies ever to roam the earth. This is a surprisingly sentimental documentary and extremely interesting. If you dont like the Egg Lady, Queen Carlotta, Cuddles, or any of her other characters...you should be smacked upside your head! Edith Massey was and always will be an icon for underground/indie cinema. So much class, so little teeth... But a heart of purest gold and a gentleness about her that makes you wish she were your mommy! I know I'll be feeding her Eggs someday in the big playpen in the sky, reciting Humpty Dumpty and laughing with glee. I wish she were still alive so I could give her a great big hug and tell her the wonders she has added to the word "film". I know shes up in heaven, dancing and singing with David Lochary, Cookie Mueller, Divine, and Maelcum Soul. They are all extremely missed. EDITH I LOVE YOU!
Worth it if you're a fan February 4, 2000
Kitten With a Whip (The Hellmouth)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I actually went out of my way to see this several years ago when it wasn't available on VHS, I had to rent the special edition of "Polyester" on disc to see it. It was definitely worth it. John Waters had some pretty entertaining people in his Dreamland group but Edith Massey was definitely the most loveable. I'm glad this warm hearted documentary short (15 minutes, but worth it) was made before she passed away. There's some great footage of her talking about her past as a bar-girl in her endearing way. You'd never think hearing someone with 6 teeth talk would be so enjoyable. I miss her almost as much as I miss Divine.
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