[etni] Mr Know-All

From: Avi Granit <judiavi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: avrahamroos@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 00:56:51 +0300

Hi Avraham
Enjoyed your link immensely although it obviously has very little similarity to 
the original story.  I loved Topol in his role, he was such a convincing 
womanizer!!  Had never come across it before.

There actually is a short movie which is much more loyal to the story.  It is 
very old, black and white with old time British actors such as Wilfred 
Hyde-White who played in "My Fair Lady".  The acting is rather "hammy" 
especially Mr Kelada who is quite exagerrated.   Interestingly the movie is 
preceded by an introduction by Somerset Maugham himself.  I ordered a copy from 
ebay.  It is called "Trio" as it includes movie versions of three Maugham 
stories.  I think it would be much more suitable for your students :-)

Here is a clip:

http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/537311/Trio-Movie-Clip-Mr-Know-All.html

Best wishes,

Judi G.  


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