jarhfive Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hello, This question is mere piffle but, piffle is brain food (reference: "Iron Chefs"). First thing. I found this as a bit of "The Band Wagon" trivia (IMDB): "Several times in the film you see theatre marquees or posters showing the title "The Proud Land" - especially in the "Girl Hunt" ballet number. This is the title of a novel featured in the plot..." Second thing. To provide a context for my question, I found this other bit of "The Band Wagon" trivia (IMDB): "After Les and Lilly have their fight in the alley, Les heads for the bar across the street..." I saw "The Band Wagon" yesterday. The theatre marquee I saw back of Les and Lilly (fight in the alley) scene might have "A Woman Of Taste" as the top billed offering and "The Proud Land" is second billed. My first question. Is it "A Woman Of Taste or, "A Woman Of Substance"? My second question. If I am correct about "A Woman Of Taste"--what is the significance of that title? I know the answer to my second question but, what the heck, I need closure--tell me the answer to my second question and... My third question. Name the famous Hollywood person who links all this crap? Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresorchids Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 From one DVD review I read: "The Band Wagon" [play in the plot] was a hit, but the show to have one's money in must have been the non-existent but real-sounding movie The Proud Land. Cordova's show is rehearsing, and The Proud Land is playing across the street. When they return from a lengthy out-of-town tour, the movie is still playing! The Proud Land is even featured on billboards in the Girl Hunt Ballet. A lost classic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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