Α Caחterbυry TaΙe (1944) 1/12

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[TheMG63]

@djuma77 I can understand what your saying about stereotypes , though in this case the American wasn't a professional actor. He was actually real life soldier Sergt. John Sweet, who was picked by Michael Powell to play the part after he saw him in a touring production of 'Our Town'. Whether the 'gosh' and 'gee' affectations are his own who those of the scriptwriter is another matter. Thing is, I've seen Americans using these terms in American films of this era too.

[jawdust3]

sticky stuff? seagulling!

[ickiepoo]

My ancestors are all British. One of my cousins went to England through Canada before the US got into the war. He was shot down over England. RIP, Gil.

[wordsmith52]

I found the Amercian in the film excellent - he was the anti-dote to all the British stiff upper lip etc . Nothing wrong with either but it worked.

[MsZathras]

Thanks for taking the time and posting this. Very enjoyable.

Had 3 uncles stationed in England during the war. One got shot down over occupied France (bomber crew) - made it back to England with help from French Underground. Another worked in medical services - making false teeth! Third - just a regular 'GI Joe'.

They all said good things to say about their stay there. Well, except the war - hated that, of course. Kept in touch with people from England til they died.

[cleanhomer]

God, I hate the Yankee character in this scene, and I'm Yankee myself!

[bronkoghma]

where can i see the map from the beginning in higher resolution?

[djuma77]

Thanks for showing this interesting movie! Powell's movies often have a quirkiness about them, which I always find fascinating. Some great views of the always beautiful English countryside. As an American, I always find the European stereotypes of us "Yanks" kind of amusing. "Gosh, gee" open-faced types, etc. But Hollywood is equally guilty, as we all know, both in the Golden Age, and now. Look at Aus.-American Mel Gibson's demonizing of the English in "The Patriot," and perhaps "Braveheart."

[GregDad100]

I meant to write that I WASN'T criticizing him as a man, a soldier or an actor. But I was comparing his work to another amatuer, Harold Russell, who had also never been in pictures and ended up being one of the most memorable performer in "The Best Years Of Our Lives." I am grateful for everything Green and his generation did for this country and may he rest in peace.

[GregDad100]

I was criticizing him as a man, a soldier or an actor. But I was comparing his work to another amatuer, Harold Russell, who had also never been in pictures and ended up being one of the most memorable performer in "The Best Years Of Our Lives." I am grateful for everything Green and his generation did for this country and may he rest in peace.