M&D (27) spoilers
davemarc
davemarc at panix.com
Mon May 5 13:15:34 CDT 1997
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> From: LARSSON at VAX1.Mankato.MSUS.EDU
obliquely related to "La Changhaienne"
>
>
> Steve Lindsay notes:
> "Shanghaiing seems to be mentioned on p.27- St Foux's vessel is called
*La
> Changhaienne*"
>
>
> But here's also another possible oblique Orson Welles reference to chew
on,
> since the title of the ship could also translate as "The Lady from
Shanghai"!
>
And here's more. Chapter One opens with "Snow-Balls." They shatter. It's
a wintry scene, complete with sleds. Suggests optimistic, happy youth.
Reminds me a bit of CK--the movie, not the librarian, and not the fashion
maven, either. (Guess I'm thinking a little bit about them at that!)
davemarc
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