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Classic Films

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4. Same peeves about it as you have!

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 04:51 PM

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Okay, a rant about Casablanca involving two pet peeves. [View all] thucythucy Apr 2024 OP

Also the Letters of Transit.. Permanut Apr 2024 #1

I don't mind that. thucythucy Apr 2024 #11

Just some more information, not a reply. LiberalLoner Apr 2024 #2

Yes, and I think this gives the film an added poignancy. nt thucythucy Apr 2024 #12

I always heard it as De Gaulle myself ... Auggie Apr 2024 #3

Same peeves about it as you have! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2024 #4

I always thought he said General De Gaulle too, but just now grumpyduck Apr 2024 #5

I don't think Lorre made a mistake. thucythucy Apr 2024 #13

Actually, as Hollywood movies of that era go, thucythucy Apr 2024 #14

"Signed by General DeGaulle" Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #7

Nope, he's saying "Weygand," thucythucy Apr 2024 #15

You're right. Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #18

Well, it's a hugely common mistake, thucythucy Apr 2024 #19

I don't know if I could categorize it as film noire, thucythucy Apr 2024 #16

Thank you for all your kind words. thucythucy Apr 2024 #21

"Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?" Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #9

I think the issue is different in Huckleberry Finn. thucythucy Apr 2024 #17