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Robert M. Harling III (born November 12, 1951) is an American writer, producer and film director. Biography. Early life. He was born in 1951 in Dothan, Alabama, one of three children of Robert M. Harling Jr (1923-2019) and Margaret Jones Harling (1923-2013).
Jul 28, 2017 · The Heartbreaking Real-Life Story Behind 'Steel Magnolias'. We caught up with writer Robert Harling for a look back at his iconic play, which debuted off-Broadway 30 years ago. It's been 30 years since Steel Magnolias, the play that inspired the iconic film by the same name, opened off-Broadway.
Nov 1, 2014 · Twenty-five years ago, "Steel Magnolias" captivated moviegoers with the heartbreaking, yet laugh-filled story based on how playwright Robert Harling lost his sister, Susan Harling Robinson, in...
Jul 24, 2022 · Robert Harling wrote the play and film Steel Magnolias based on his sister Susan's death from diabetes. Learn how he created the characters, cast the actors, and shared his legacy of the classic Southern comedy-drama.
Robert Harling wrote the play Steel Magnolias as a tribute to his sister, who died of diabetes, and the women who supported them. Learn how he created the characters, the dialogue, and the setting of the beloved Southern comedy.
Robert Harling was born in 1951. He is a writer and producer, known for The Evening Star (1996), Steel Magnolias (1989) and The First Wives Club (1996).
Nov 14, 2014 · We caught up with Robert Harling, who adapted the movie from his 1987 play, to learn just how much “Steel Magnolias” means to him. For Harling, it’s all a true story.
