Mary is a free-spirited young woman with a run-down New York apartment and a high fashion wardrobe. She calls her godmother, a librarian, for bail money after being arrested for throwing an illegal party. To repay the loan, she begins working as a library clerk. At first she hates it, but when challenged decides to master the Dewey Decimal System and become a great library clerk, while romancing a falafel vendor and helping her roommate in his goal to become a professional DJ.
Directed by: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Written by: Harry Birckmayer
Starring: Parker Posey, Anthony DeSando, Guillermo Diaz, Donna Mitchell, Liev Schreiber, Omar Townsend, Sasha von Scherler
Parker's Character: Mary
Release Date: June 9, 1995
Distributor: First Look
Box Office Total: $472,370
Opening Weekend: $57,237 (7 theatres)
Widest Release: 10 theatres
Festivals: Sundance, Oldenburg
Nominations: Grand Jury Prize, 1995 Sundance Film Festival
On June 3, 1995, Party Girl became the first feature film to be shown in its entirety on the internet. Parker Posey appeared live in the Point of Presence Company offices to introduce the film and welcome internet viewers.
Mary: Do you realize how broke I am? What do you want me to do? I don't have a job. I'm a loser. Shoot me.
Mary: You don't think I'm smart enough to work in your fucking library?
Mary: I would like a nice, powerful, mind-altering substance. Preferably one that will make my unborn children grow gills.
Mary: I may have made a mistake but that is no reason to patronize me. It is dismaying that your expectations are based on the performance of a lesser primate, and also revelatory of a managerial style which is sadly lacking. Is it any wonder then that I've chosen not to learn the intricacies of an antiquated and idiotic system? I think not!Mary: Can I have a falafel with hot sauce, a side order of Baba Ghanoush and a seltzer, please?
Mary: Get a last name and we'll talk!