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Which of Mercury Pictures' fictional films would you most like to see?

Created: 09/27/23

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Posted Sep. 27, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
davinamw

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Which of Mercury Pictures' fictional films would you most like to see?

Which of Mercury Pictures' fictional films would you most like to see? Why?


Posted Sep. 28, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
gloriam

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

I would most like to see "The False Front." Maria and Eddie collaborate on the movie to tell his story of a recent racist incident he experienced and their late nights filming and efforts to hide the project from Art for as long as possible are exciting and interesting. It is inspiring to see Maria come into her own as a producer and to watch Eddie write and act in a feature worthy of his talent.


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ScribblingScribe

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

I would have loved to see "The False Front" starring Eddie Lu. The other films seemed a bit much, but this title was serious and tackled a real problem. It also gave Eddie a way to get out from being cast as the "bad guy" all the time.


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carriem

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

Though not a big movie watcher I agree with what others have said about watching "The False Front" because it gave Eddie a chance to tell his story concerning the racist incident he experience and chance to be a star which was no easy feat for the individuals not considered important during that time period in Hollywood.


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ruthiea

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

Really, none, but if I had to choose I would also say False Front. None of them seemed entertaining or thoughtful.


Posted Sep. 29, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
janines

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

Definitely The False Front - I loved the character of Eddie!


Posted Oct. 01, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
dorothyl

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I would also like to see “The False Front.” It would be interesting to see Maria’s achievement as a producer and Eddie’s fulfillment as an actor. It was also the most realistic of the films since it was based on a true event. But it is not surprising it wasn’t finished in that time period. Also I think it is symbolic that Eddie cannot find a way out in the film and also in real life to achieve his dream.


Posted Oct. 02, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
LindaMonaco

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

I might like to see “The False Front” because it was produced by Maria and included Eddie Lu.


Posted Oct. 06, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
angelaw

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

False front - Eddies story is worth telling.


Posted Oct. 10, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
cathyoc

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

Definitely "The False, Front", Eddie Lu was one of my favorite characters in the book.


Posted Oct. 17, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
beckys

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

The False Front, for sure. It sounded like it was very artistic and answered some of the racist ideals put forth in some of the other films Mercury was producing.


Posted Oct. 24, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
JHSiess

Join Date: 06/12/22

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

I would have loved to see The False Front because I bet it would have been a fascinating, timeless story. And even more poigant today. How might Eddie have ended it?? We'll never know.


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juliaa

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"The False Front" for sure. The others didn't seem to me like anything I'd pay to see or bother streaming, although "Devil's Bargain" I might have streamed, were it available today, just out of curiosity to see what all the fuss was about. Not too many films inspire a riot at their premier.


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caroln

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RE: Which of Mercury Pictures' &#...

Perhaps The False Front, it was based on fact and I would like to see how Eddy would have put his spin on it.


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