Poppy (1936) | |
| Director(s) | A. Edward Sutherland |
| Producer(s) | Paul Jones (associate), William LeBaron |
| Top Genres | Comedy |
| Top Topics | Slapstick |
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Poppy (1936) was a Comedy Film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and produced by William LeBaron and Paul Jones.
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From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 26, 2018 From 4 Star FilmsThe song “Sukiyaki” sung?by Kyu Sakamoto proved such a charming enigma for me. Here was a?record that was so quintessentially Japanese, a melodious ballad, that was nevertheless branded in the West with a more novel title and became a smash hit. However, here within the framework of this... Read full article
Short Film Saturday – Why Wear A Poppy
By Bernardo Villela on Nov 9, 2013 From The Movie RatWhenever possible I like to tie these selections to an upcoming holiday. In the US November 11th is Veteran’s Day and worldwide it is Remembrance Day. This film dramatizes a poem entitle “Why Wear a Poppy” which discusses the significance of the latter holiday’s symbol. This ... Read full article
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Quotes from Poppy:
Poppy:
Papa has to be on the move all the time.
Sarah Tucker: M-m-m, I can quite understand that.
Billy Farnsworth: My father is the mayor of the town; I'm his son.
Billy Farnsworth: What a coincidence.
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Sarah Tucker: M-m-m, I can quite understand that.
Billy Farnsworth: My father is the mayor of the town; I'm his son.
Billy Farnsworth: What a coincidence.
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Facts about Poppy:
Because of Fields' poor health during the filming of Poppy, Johnny Sinclair, his stunt double, in a plastic mask did all of his long shots and many of the shots in which Fields had to move quickly, crawl, etc. In fact, it is estimated that Sinclair did 75% of Fields' shots with Field's himself doing only 25%. Stills of Sinclair standing in for Fields were "embargoed" by the producers, but it is rumored that a few sneaked out of the studio.
Many cast members in studio records/casting call lists for this movie were not seen in the final print. These were (with their character names, if any): Tom Herbert, Cyril Ring, Jack Baxley, Harry Wagner, Frank Sully, Eddy Waller and Dell Henderson (Yokels), Gertrude Sutton (First Woman Gossip), Grace Goodall (Second Woman Gossip), Ada Mae Moore (Snake Charmer) and Nora Cecil.
The musical play, "Poppy," opened at the Apollo Theater in New York on 3 September 1923 and closed on 28 June 1924 after 346 performances. W.C. Fields originated his movie role in the play; Madge Kennedy was also in the opening night cast as "Poppy." None of the songs from the musical was used in the movie.
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Many cast members in studio records/casting call lists for this movie were not seen in the final print. These were (with their character names, if any): Tom Herbert, Cyril Ring, Jack Baxley, Harry Wagner, Frank Sully, Eddy Waller and Dell Henderson (Yokels), Gertrude Sutton (First Woman Gossip), Grace Goodall (Second Woman Gossip), Ada Mae Moore (Snake Charmer) and Nora Cecil.
The musical play, "Poppy," opened at the Apollo Theater in New York on 3 September 1923 and closed on 28 June 1924 after 346 performances. W.C. Fields originated his movie role in the play; Madge Kennedy was also in the opening night cast as "Poppy." None of the songs from the musical was used in the movie.
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