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Classic Films

Auggie

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3. I always heard it as De Gaulle myself ...

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 05:50 PM

Apr 27

and wondered how the heck the letters could be valid if signed by him. Thanks for clearing that up.

Sound like more of a little nitpick than a rant to me. So be it.

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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