American Beauty (1999 film) and "Magnolia"). In 2006, the Writers Guild of America ranked the screenplay number 38 on its list of the 101 greatest screenplays. Annotations Footnotes Bibliography American Beauty (1999 film) American Beauty is a 1999 American drama film written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes in his feature film directorial debut. Kevin Spacey stars as Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, Angela (Mena Suvari). Annette Bening co-stars as Lester's materialistic wife, Carolyn, and Thora Birch plays their insecure daughter, Jane. Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper,
Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill Patent sails" of 12 bays are carried on a cast iron "windshaft". The windshaft also carries a wooden clasp arm "brake wheel". It drove three pairs of millstones. Burnham Overy Staithe Mill is available as a holiday let on a self-catering basis. The silo in the 2014 "anime" film "When Marnie Was There" is based on the Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill. Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill is a Grade II* listed building tower mill at Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk, England which has been converted to holiday accommodation. Burnham Overy Staithe Mill was built in 1816 for Edmund