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Classic Films

Auggie

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5. Thank Irving Thalberg at MGM

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 10:10 AM

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He screwed up the chemistry by introducing more musical numbers and romantic subplots. Not just Night of the Opera, but the films to follow. None could match the comedic genius of the Paramount efforts.

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Corn on the cob bucolic_frolic Sunday #1

Where is Kitty Carlisle? appalachiablue Sunday #2

Oh, yeah, sorry I conflated the video with what I read at Wiki. bucolic_frolic Sunday #3

Ok then, thanks. appalachiablue Sunday #4

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