Mary Garlington, an actress known for her role in the 1981 cult classic Polyester, brings a unique flair to the film's outrageous narrative. Set against the backdrop of suburban America, her performance contributes to the film's exploration of social norms and human eccentricities. Garlington's work in Polyester exemplifies the bold, irreverent spirit of John Waters' films, making her a notable presence in the realm of cult cinema.
Polyester
Abused, neglected, and, above all, bullied in her own house, the unhappy Baltimore housewife with a heart of gold and an acute sense of smell, Francine Fishpaw, watches her already derailed life take a turn for the worse. To further complicate matters, without a shred of shame, Elmer--Francine's sleazy husband and owner of the local X-rated theatre--is leaving her for another woman; her disdainful daughter, Lu-Lu, is bearing the child of her delinquent boyfriend, and her glue-sniffing son, Dexter, is becoming a vicious foot fetishist. Then, out of the blue, the suave blonde charmer, Todd Tomorrow, enters the picture, and, for once in her life, Francine feels loved. Is there a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow?
