article_snippet: The Man Who Drew Eloisewith Eloise Girls co-producer Jenni Konner, has long cherished the popular book series, written in the 50s by author Kay Thompson and chronicling the misadventures of a precocious six-year-old girl who lives in New York's Plaza Hotel.
article_snippet: Still popular: The classic children's book series was penned by author Kay Thompson in the 50s .
article_snippet: the film also touches on Mr Knight lengthy battle with Eloise's author, Kay Thompson, over the rights to the character.
article_snippet: Ms Thompson, who lived in the Plaza herself and is speculated to have based Eloise on herself goddaughter, Liza Minnelli, died in 1998 at the age of 88.
article_snippet: The Man Who Drew Eloise premieres on HBO March 23 at 9pm.
highlights_snippet: The Man Who Drew Eloise, premieres on HBO on March 23 .
  