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Paladin

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40. "Mrs. Miniver" was "worth a hundred battleships."

Reply to Lulu KC (Reply #29)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 09:23 AM

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That was what Winston Churchill said about the profound effect of "Mrs. Miniver" on the allied war effort. No slap in cinematic history had more influence than the one Mrs. Miniver laid on that arrogant downed Luftwaffe pilot.

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I would add Mrs. Miniver Lulu KC Thursday #29

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