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Although Jessica was portrayed by twins in the drama, she was represented by a lifelike doll for scenes within the well. [2] Many of those involved in the television movie also helped in the rescue. [8] Twenty of the real people portrayed in the movie were each paid an equal sum of money. [9]
Jessica McClure Morales (born March 26, 1986; widely known as "Baby Jessica" in 1987 [1]) fell into a well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas, on October 14, 1987, at the age of 18 months. Over the next 56 hours, rescuers worked to free her from the 8 in (20 cm) well casing , about 22 ft (7 m) below grade.
A TV movie dramatizing the events, Whose Child Is This?The War for Baby Jessica was produced, but was criticized by some for being biased in favor of the DeBoers. [citation needed] In the film, the DeBoers, who were better educated than the Schmidts and had a better financial position, were portrayed as an affluent, ideal family for the child, while the Schmidts were portrayed as unsuitable ...
On Oct. 16, 1987, the world witnessed a miracle as Jessica McClure Morales, better known as “Baby Jessica,” was rescued from a deep well. Two days prior, the 18-month-old had fallen over 20 ...
Two years later, the actor originated the role of Fanny Brice in the musical "Funny Girl." In her late 20s, Streisand starred in the film adaptations of the musicals "Funny Girl" and "Hello, Dolly ...
After "The Little Rascals," this talented tyke joined the cast of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" with Will Smith and later teamed up with Will again to play his son in "Independence Day." Today ...
Losing Isaiah is a 1995 American drama film starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. It is based on the novel of the same name by Seth Margolis. The screenplay is written by Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham.
Disney's "Holes" premiered way back in 2003. Here's what stars like Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Dulé Hill look like and are doing now.