Love Letter to Edie

Love Letter to Edie is a 1975 American short documentary by Robert Maier. The film is about actress Edith Massey who starred in many John Waters films such as Desperate Living, Pink Flamingos, Multiple Maniacs, and Female Trouble. The film follows Edith Massey around her Baltimore thrift store, and includes fantasy sequences and stories about her past.

Cast

Edith Massey as herself
John Waters as himself
Mink Stole as Blonde Wicked Stepsister
Delores Delux as L.A. Showgirl
Pat Moran as Red-Headed Wicked Stepsister
Ed Peranio as Brothel Client
Vincent Peranio as Sailor in Bar
Mary Vivian Pearce as Store Customer

DVD release

The DVD release of Love Letter to Edie includes extra footage and commentary by the director. This is a director's authorized version remastered from his original 16 mm color film footage. The film was released on Blu-ray in 2019.