When I was in high school, my father took us to “Family Day” at MGM in Culver City. It was a day when the employees could bring their families to see where they worked, and my dad, who represented a supplier, also received an invitation. One of the highlights of the day for me was seeing the dressed set of Molly’s cabin in the woods, along with some production stills that were being displayed there. I was impressed with the detail and how realistic it looked. I remember being motivated to see the film and then only liking it somewhat (though, at that point, I could never have offered Delvino’s level of critique of it). Never saw the film again after that one time. I do retain a fondness for the musical, and I hope that recent attempts to revive it (with Beth Malone, an ideal choice, I think, in the title role) will come to fruition.
Bill, in San Diego |
