Dorothy Dean

Acting

Dorothy Dean

Born December 22, 1932 · White Plains, New York

Died February 13, 1987 · aged 54

Dorothy Dean was an African American socialite, connected to Andy Warhol's The Factory—for which she appeared in the films Batman Dracula, Space, My Hustler, Afternoon, and Chelsea Girls.

Known For

Start CheeringStart Cheering · 1938
Start Cheering
6.91938
MovieComedyMusic
After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.
Batman DraculaBatman Dracula · 1964
Batman Dracula
4.61964
MovieThrillerDrama
Batman Dracula is a 1964 black and white American film produced and directed by Andy Warhol, without the permission of DC Comics. The film was screened only at Warhol's art exhibits. A fan of the Batman series, Warhol made the movie as a homage. Batman Dracula is considered to be the first film featuring a blatantly campy Batman. The film was thought to have been lost until scenes from it were shown at some length in the documentary Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis.
Hoboken to HollywoodHoboken to Hollywood · 1926
Hoboken to Hollywood
10.01926
MovieComedy
Billy Judkins is a naturally gloomy Gus. His life changes when he is transferred from working in his company's Hoboken office to their Hollywood office. He is going to drive there with his wife and mother. Along the way, they encounter Mr. Pinkney and his new bride, who too are heading west. Their misadventures together and meeting up with a band of marauding Indians may prevent any of them from reaching their intended destination. If Billy and Mr. Pinkney ever make it to Hollywood, they're both in a for a big surprise.
Dreaming Out LoudDreaming Out Loud · 1940
Dreaming Out Loud
6.01940
MovieComedy
Lum and Abner work at a general store in Arkansas. There they get involved in some misadventures with the locals.
My HustlerMy Hustler · 1966
My Hustler
5.41966
MovieDrama
Set on Fire Island, My Hustler depicts competition over the affections of a young male hustler among a straight woman, a former male hustler, and the man who hired the boy's companionship via a "Dial-A-Hustler" service.
AfternoonAfternoon · 1965
Afternoon
1965
Movie
Edie Sedgwick hanging out at her apartment with Ondine and others in an alcohol and amphetamine–fueled talkfest.
SpaceSpace · 1965
Space
9.01965
Movie
A melange of casual talking, food fights, and folk singing. The film includes Eric Andersen with his guitar, singing his lines, and leading Edie Sedgwick and her friends in unscripted sing-alongs of popular songs including "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".

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