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Janet Carlson's avatar

Very nice article on Evie. Well thought out. But I don't get what the big deal is about Larry's flirting with Gwen. That's the way it was when I was young. Men flirted and women called them "fresh". And then they went out. I suspect that Gwen was indeed sick of Frank, their romance gone stale perhaps. Enter big hunky heir to the Talbot estate Larry Talbot. He's a new thing, something different. And probably a whole heck of a lot more fun that stuffy Frank Andrews.

And I always thought that Gwen invited Jenny as a possible match for Larry. Doesn't take long for that plan to go sour though.

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Bill Fleck's avatar

I appreciate your thoughts. Interesting theory regarding Jenny, too! Yeah, I don’t get the big whoop on social media regarding the flirting, but I’m 62, so….

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Janet Carlson's avatar

Now if you want to talk lecherous, check out Laurie the chauffeur in Night Monster (1942). Keep your eyes on Leif Erickson’s facial expressions if you want a laugh. One of my favorites is when he’s standing behind Old Man Ingston’s chair as he listens to the doctors talk. He rolls his eyes, wiggles his nose as if the conversation smells. It’s a riot!

I wonder if that was scripted or if Leif came up with that himself?

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Bill Fleck's avatar

That’s a good question. Maybe it was what Orson Welles used to call a “happy accident”?

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Andrew Gregg's avatar

Greetings,

Thoroughly enjoyed your treatment of one of my all-time favorite motion pictures.

Please consider reading R.H.W. Dillard's 1976 "Horror Films" which contains, arguably, the best analysis of "The Wolf Man."

Best regards

Andrew Gregg,

Palm Springs, CA

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Bill Fleck's avatar

I’ve read that and referenced it in several blogs (see “What Color Were The Wolf Man’s Clothes,” for example) and my latest book, CHANEY’S AUDITION. Great stuff! I appreciate your support. 👍

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Andrew Gregg's avatar

Dear Mr. Fleck,

My beautiful and sensitive wife gave me "Chaney's Audition" for Christmas! I will have to look for the R.H.W. Dillard insights.

Your book synthesizes so many familiar sources that it is easy to miss some of the nuances.

Wish I could get your autograph to go with the book!

I read and have posted to Mr. Sobel's Facebook page, and he often references your work.

Thanks for your reply.

Sincerely,

Andrew Gregg,

Palm Springs, CA.

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Bill Fleck's avatar

Or, I can just autograph a sticker, mail it to you, and you could paste it your copy.

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Bill Fleck's avatar

Andrew, give me an address and I’ll send you an autographed paperback for $10 plus shipping. You’ll find the Dillard references in the chapter comparing Dan McCormick and Larry Talbot. 👍

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Mike Gaglio's avatar

A different time, but maybe still the same. I dunno. Where did we go wrong. Ha! Nice write up, my friend.

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Bill Fleck's avatar

Ha! True, true….Glad you liked them piece. 👍

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