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Release Date:
22 September 1972 (Finland)
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Take some time to smell the flowers. more
Plot:
A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother, and befriends the freethinking young woman next door. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 1 win
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7 nominations
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(4 articles)
Westport Country Playhouse Gala Held 11/2, Naughton, O'Hara & More To Perform
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 2 November 2009, 12:30 AM, PST)
Acting Teacher To The Stars Dies
(From WENN. 28 October 2008, 9:09 AM, PDT)
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 2 November 2009, 12:30 AM, PST)
Acting Teacher To The Stars Dies
(From WENN. 28 October 2008, 9:09 AM, PDT)
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Goldie Hawn | ... | Jill Tanner |
 | Edward Albert | ... | Don Baker |
 | Eileen Heckart | ... | Mrs. Baker |
 | Paul Michael Glaser | ... | Ralph (as Michael Glaser) |
| Michael Warren | ... | Roy Stratton |
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109 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:PG |
Canada:PG
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In the original play, Jill's last name was Benson.
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Mrs. Baker:
[Jill says she has to go to an audition] Then you're an actress?
Jill: Well, yeah.
Mrs. Baker: Might I have seen you in anything, besides your underwear?
Jill: Um, not unless you went to Beverly Hills High School. I was in The Mikado. I played Yum-Yum.
Mrs. Baker: [laughing] Yes, I'm sure you did.
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Jill: Well, yeah.
Mrs. Baker: Might I have seen you in anything, besides your underwear?
Jill: Um, not unless you went to Beverly Hills High School. I was in The Mikado. I played Yum-Yum.
Mrs. Baker: [laughing] Yes, I'm sure you did.
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References Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
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Carry Me
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I have been wanting to see this hard to find flick since I had the chance to play the "Goldy" character in the stage play.
Although the film dates to '72 it really isn't even dated, although in one segment it does reference two out of operation airlines--sign of the times.
The cinematic version retains many of the features one would find in the stage play. I found the experience of watching "Butterflies are Free" so much more rewarding then many more countless modern pictures I've forked out 8 bucks for at the theater.
The character development is fantastic, Goldie Hahn is really classic as a
"reformed hippie" San Fran transplant.
However, I feel the supporting characters really shine with their nuanced
performances. The long camera angles and the sets really allow you to see the interaction between the actors and the talent shines. This film is entertaining and enjoyable without expensive special effects, graphic violence or vulgarity-- just a young Goldie in her cute panties and tiny, svelte figure.