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Classic Films

thucythucy

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11. I don't mind that.

Reply to Permanut (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 08:23 PM

Apr 27

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It's central to the plot, like the Maltese Falcon.

But to say the letters are signed by de Gaulle stretches my suspended disbelief to the breaking point.

Who was it who said an author--or in this case a screenwriter--is allowed one great instance of disbelief? Beyond that, the audience is lost?

Anyway, letters of transit doesn't bother me, unless they're signed by De Gaulle.

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Okay, a rant about Casablanca involving two pet peeves. [View all] thucythucy Apr 27 OP

Also the Letters of Transit.. Permanut Apr 27 #1

I don't mind that. thucythucy Apr 27 #11

Just some more information, not a reply. LiberalLoner Apr 27 #2

Yes, and I think this gives the film an added poignancy. nt thucythucy Apr 27 #12

I always heard it as De Gaulle myself ... Auggie Apr 27 #3

Same peeves about it as you have! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 27 #4

I always thought he said General De Gaulle too, but just now grumpyduck Apr 27 #5

I don't think Lorre made a mistake. thucythucy Apr 27 #13

I didn't realize that Casablanca was a documentary. I thought it was just a movie Deuxcents Apr 27 #6

Actually, as Hollywood movies of that era go, thucythucy Apr 27 #14

"Signed by General DeGaulle" Frasier Balzov Apr 27 #7

Nope, he's saying "Weygand," thucythucy Apr 27 #15

You're right. Frasier Balzov Apr 27 #18

Well, it's a hugely common mistake, thucythucy Apr 27 #19

Splendid piece. Thanks for sharing on my favorite film. I too feel the renewed wound when "Sam", Dooley Wilson's... brush Apr 27 #8

I don't know if I could categorize it as film noire, thucythucy Apr 27 #16

Again an excellent read. And I have to dispute your last sentence... brush Apr 28 #20

Thank you for all your kind words. thucythucy Apr 29 #21

"Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?" Frasier Balzov Apr 27 #9

I think the issue is different in Huckleberry Finn. thucythucy Apr 27 #17

It might as well have been made in 1939 with social attitudes like that reflected in the movie ZonkerHarris Apr 27 #10