Julie Harris was fantastic

Quit your bitching, fellow posters. Sure, she may not look 12, but she doesn't look 27, either. And then again, the character expresses some mature and complex thoughts for someone who is supposed to be only 12. Frankie is an over-the-top character with boundless energy. Harris's performance was spot-on, as she always was. She was electric, haunting, and Oscar-worthy in a challenging, sympathetic role.