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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