A writer named Algernon (but called Harry by his friends) buys a picture of a boat on a lake, and his obsession with it renders normal life impossible. He attempts to function again by ...
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Title: What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963)
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Zeph Michaelis | ... | Harry |
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Mimi Stark | ... | Wife |
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Sarah Braveman | ... | Analyst |
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Fred Sica | ... | Friend |
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Robert Uricola | ... | Singer |
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A writer named Algernon (but called Harry by his friends) buys a picture of a boat on a lake, and his obsession with it renders normal life impossible. He attempts to function again by consulting an analyst and becoming married, but eventually succumbs to his strange anxiety by disappearing into the picture. Written by Mike Arndt <clayton@hooked.net>
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This film is included in the "Martin Scorsese Shorts" set, released by the Criterion Collection, spine #1,030. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1963 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Che sta facendo una ragazza carina come te in un posto come questo? See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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Motion Picture & Radio Presentations, New York University Department of Television, Summer Motion Picture Workshop See more »
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The title of this short doesn't really tell what it's about. This is the earliest of the legendary Martin Scorsese's films that's available for viewing and it's quite a fascinating find as with this one, he experiments with various jump cuts, still images, and extreme close-ups with a (possibly) stock piano score playing throughout. The ending is especially interesting. Worth checking out.