Mark Rydell, ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘The Rose’ Director, Dies at 97

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Mark Rydell, who received a best director nomination for the Oscar-winning “On Golden Pond” and directed Bette Midler in “The Rose” and “For the Boys,” died Friday. He was 97. Midler posted about his death on her Instagram, writing, “Mark Rydell, the director or my first film, Th

Mark Rydell, who received a best director nomination for the Oscar-winning “On Golden Pond” and directed Bette Midler in “The Rose” and “For the Boys,” died Friday. He was 97. Midler posted about his death on her Instagram, writing, “Mark Rydell, the director or my first film, Th This story matters for Culture, Style & Media readers tracking film. Reported by variety.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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