Tweet's Ladies of Pasadena

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Tweet's Ladies of Pasadena
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Directed by Timothy Carey
Written byTimothy Carey
Produced byTimothy Carey
Romeo Carey
StarringTimothy Carey
Jenny Jackson
Frank Buchanan
Romeo Carey
Cinematography Russ Kingston
Release date
  • 1970 (1970)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tweet's Ladies of Pasadena is a 1970 cult film written, produced, directed and starring Timothy Carey. [1]

Contents

The film was originally shot as a pilot for a potential television series. [1]

Premise

A man, Tweet, is a member of a roller skating knitting club for old ladies.

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References

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