Divine Madness: A National Treasure Chest

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She makes a grand musical entrance on stage atop a silver salver, carried by three virile attendants. For the next two hours of her live concert, outrageous superstar Bette Midler sings ... struts ... weeps ... laughs ... minces ... and woos the audience. She plays with her pals, the Harlettes ... throws out one-liners like bridal bouquets ... refuses to tell tacky Sophie Tucker stories, then tells them ... becomes Delores DeLago the Toast of Chicago, America's most willing--if tasteless--lounge entertainer ... bares her soul in mid-song ... and shares with absolutely everyone her absolutely Divine Madness.

1980 · 1h 35m
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Starring Bette Midler, Jocelyn Brown, Ula Hedwig
Director Michael Ritchie

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Cast & Crew

  • Bette Midler
    The Divine Miss M
  • J‌B
    Jocelyn Brown
    The Harlettes
  • U‌H
    Ula Hedwig
    The Harlettes
  • D‌G
    Diva Gray
    The Harlettes
  • I‌S
    Irving Sudrow
    Head Usher
  • Michael Ritchie
    Director
  • Bette Midler
    Writer
  • Bruce Vilanch
    Writer
  • J‌B
    Jerry Blatt
    Writer

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Divine Madness: A National Treasure Chest

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She makes a grand musical entrance on stage atop a silver salver, carried by three virile attendants. For the next two hours of her live concert, outrageous superstar Bette Midler sings ... struts ... weeps ... laughs ... minces ... and woos the audience. She plays with her pals, the Harlettes ... throws out one-liners like bridal bouquets ... refuses to tell tacky Sophie Tucker stories, then tells them ... becomes Delores DeLago the Toast of Chicago, America's most willing--if tasteless--lounge entertainer ... bares her soul in mid-song ... and shares with absolutely everyone her absolutely Divine Madness.

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Studio
Warner Bros.
Released
1980
Run Time
1 hr 35 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 1980 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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