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I stand corrected! At least I didn't say "Kranmar," which is a "delicious mystery appetizer!"

Peter Palmer and Leslie Parrish (Abner and Daisy Mae) are still with us. It would be nice if they introduced a TCM screening of the film. Edie Adams played Daisy Mae on Broadway, but couldn't play it in the movie, due to her pregnancy. Parrish is the only principal in the film whose singing is dubbed.

"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" -- Sung by Constance Bennett in Moulin Rouge (1934) Next: Another song sung by an American using a non-American accent

James Cagney was in The Roaring Twenties with Gladys George.

Along with Stubby, many of them (Peter Palmer, Billie Hayes, Joe E. Marks, Howard St. John, Al Nesor, Ted Thurston) came from the Broadway production, but surely you've heard of Stella Stevens and Julie Newmar, who played Appassionata Von Climax and Stupefyin' Jones? (Newmar was in the Broadway production as well.) Donna Douglas and Valerie Harper were also in the film, as chorus/dancers. Yes, it would be great if TCM showed it! That's Diki Lerner as Lonesome Polecat, far left front. Third from the left is Robert Strauss as Romeo Scragg, then Carmen Alvarez as Moonbeam McSwine (sleeping out with pigs is her line), Al Nesor at far right, next to Stella Stevens, with Julie Newmar with outstretched arms, in the center.

Billie Hayes has left us at the age of 96. She played Mammy Yokum in the musical Li'l Abner on Broadway, then went on to play the role brilliantly in the 1959 film. She went on to play many other memorable roles, but she'll always be Mammy Yokum to me. https://deadline.com/2021/05/billie-hayes-dead-obituary-witchiepoo-h-r-pufnstuf-actress-was-96-1234749037/

Tried to send you a PM, but you're full up!

I love Rohmer's Tales of the Four Seasons! My favorite is A Tale of Summer. And yes, they do love to talk, and I love their conversations. I guess the characters are like Mantan Moreland in King of the Zombies: Samantha: "You ain't no zombie, zombies can't talk!" Jeff: "Can I help it cause I'm loquacious?"

Maybe. An old friend returns this coming Saturday:

Eureka, you are right Lavender! Both Make Mine Mink and later 70, Girls, 70, are based on the same play: Breath of Spring. Hattie played Matron in four Carry On movies, and appeared in several other Carry On movies. John was in many movies, including an uncredited role in Ben-Hur. Pronunciations: Le Mesurier is pronounced Le Measurer (like someone who measures); Jacques is pronounced Jakes. One of their sons, Robin Le Mesurier, is a guitarist who played with Rod Stewart. Your turn Lavender!

Cary Grant was in I'm No Angel with Ralf Harolde.

Fredric March originated the role of James Tyrone on Broadway (1956-58), His wife Florence Eldridge played Mary Tyrone. Jason Robards, Jr. played James, Jr., the older son. Bradford Dillman was the younger son. The play and March won Tony Awards.

Princess, when I don't have a clue, after one of you has provided many hints, I sometimes use Google. Google my last hint ("Ooh Matron"), and that should lead you to the answer.

Nashville (1975) Next: Unusual rock formations

Helen Chandler was in Outward Bound with Tempe Pigott.

More hunchbacks (played by Jane Adams and Dwight Frye) House of Dracula (1945) Frankensein (1931)

Charles Strouse also lived in the Osborne. (Perhaps he still does.) I worked with Tony Randall and Bobby Short. They both had an air that could be referred to as pomposity, but I enjoyed working with them. Tony lived in the Beresford, on West 81st Street. Bobby lived in the Osborne.

"I Can't Give You Anything but Love" -- sung in numerous movies by Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Judy Holiday, Marlene Dietrich, right up to more contemporary films. Here's a version sung by Lena Horne in Stormy Weather (1943): Next: Another Dorothy Fields/Jimmy McHugh song used in a movie

I was tidying up today -- having my first dinner party in more than a year tomorrow (everyone vaccinated) -- and came across my programme for the RSC production, which I saw in London in 1986. Programme includes some interesting articles about Laclos, who wrote the novel. Loved the play. Not sure if I've seen the film.

Jenny is more tragic, it's an inverted Madame X. Madame X is acquitted by her son, the lawyer. Jenny is sent to be executed by her son the prosecutor. Stella's pretty tragic, though.

If we think of sacrifice to save/protect someone else as tragic, then this lady is top of the list. Ruth Chatterton as Frisco Jenny (1932)

When I first saw this thread, Ratboy came to mind immediately, not just because he is indeed one of the most tragic characters, but because the film's poignancy is forgotten. If you look at the users reviews on IMDB, they range from: "Ratboy: Why Movies Should Never Have Been Invented;" to "Much Maligned Misunderstood Masterpiece." The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, but the character of Ratboy is certainly one of the most tragic I can recall. Someone posted Ronald Colman as Sydney Carton as a tragic character. I don't find him tragic: he's heroic! If he didn't make his great sacrifice, he may have ended up tragic. Quote from a user review: Ratboy is, quite simply, one of the finest motion pictures ever made. It certainly earns its status amongst cinema's greatest achievements. Like It's a Wonderful Life and Freaks, Ratboy was a critical and commercial failure during its time, but will no doubt one day receive the accolade and recognition it so richly deserves."

Today's hint: "Oooh Matron!"

On Svengoolie tomorrow, May 1, 2021: Not again!