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Actors: Debbie Reynolds, Harve Presnell, Ed Begley, Jack Kruschen, Hermione Baddeley
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Unsinkable Molly Brown |
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Molly (Reynolds) is a survivor. She survives a flood in her infancy, which makes her think that there's nothing she can't do. In her teens, she sets out to see the world. When being considered for a saloon job, she fibs and says she can sing and play piano. With a little practice and a lot of fortitude, she succeeds as a chorine. She meets a poor prospector, Johnny Brown (Presnell). They marry, but all he has to give her is a cigar band in lieu of a wedding ring. When he strikes it rich, they move to Denver and begin social climbing, much to his chagrin. Old Denver money is reluctant to accept them, so the Browns leave to tour The Continent. Molly returns with new friends and a new sheen of respectability, but the reception among the Denver locals isn't improved – even with several of the crowned heads of Europe in tow. Molly leaves for Europe again, but she and Johnny part ways. She misses him and returns on the Titanic. Will her spunk and determination save her from the icy depths of the Atlantic?
This is a musical. It happens to be one of the many films about the demise of the Titanic.
--ldpaulson, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Unsinkable Molly Brown |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1900-1920's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
Job/Profession/Poverty Story?
Yes
Strong "rags to riches" component?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- blue collar
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- wild
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn curly
Body type
- (woman) average
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) muscular
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- a fight for survival
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southwest
Europe
Yes
European country:
- General Europe
City?
Yes
City:
- wealthy
- rude people
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Misc setting
- fancy mansion
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- all mixed up
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing and dancing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Broadway musical
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