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Candy (1968) was a Adventure - Comedy Film directed by Christian Marquand and produced by Selig J. Seligman, Peter Zoref and Robert Haggiag.

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The Happiest Millionaire - Valentine Candy ( 1967 )

By The Metzinger Sisters on Feb 4, 2023 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

Valentine's Day is only ten days away, so we have a clip to share of Lesley Ann Warren's beautiful rendition of "Valentine Candy" from The Happiest Millionaire ( 1967 ). What has this to do with Valentine's Day? Absolutely nothing. It's just fun to listen to!... Read full article


NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER

By Dan Day Jr. on Jun 14, 2016 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

After I shared my post on DIE! DIE! MY DARLING! with the "Hammer Films NOT Horror" Facebook group, the administrator, Paul Meadez, asked if I would be interested in writing about another film on the Mill Creek Hammer DVD set--NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER, also known as NEVER TAKE SWEETS FROM A S... Read full article


John Candy "looks like" Charles Laughton.

By Dawn on Oct 11, 2010 From Noir and Chick Flicks

Charles Laughton (July 1, 1899 – December 15, 1962). Was an English-American stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and two-time director. Laughton was best known for his historical roles in films. John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994). Best known for his role as... Read full article


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Quotes from

T.M. Christian: Now look you people! This isn't some godforsaken border town where you can just, uh, go about as you please and, and bother innocent people and do... do... do... Mexican things!


Grindl: They say in my country that the centipede has a thousand legs but he cannot tapdance.
Candy Christian: I don't quite see the connection.
Grindl: Well, it loses a little something in translation.


Grindl: Lie Back! Lie Back! I must search your auora for your focal point.
[places hands on Candy's head]
Grindl: not there.
[places hands on Candy's Right breast]
Grindl: Not there either. hmm... maybe...
[places hands on Candy's left breast]
Grindl: No, not there either. hmm...
[Places hands on Candy's crotch]
Grindl: Ah ha! Here! And how alive it is!
Candy Christian: Oh no, it surely, could not be there. No, I'm certain it's not there!
Grindl: Trust me, who's the guru here?


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Facts about

According to a 1969 issue of Photoplay, Pia Degermark was the first choice for the title role. Other contenders included Connie Kreski and Sydne Rome.
The film was entirely financed thanks to Marlon Brando's participation. Marquand and Brando knew each other for a long time and were good friends. Brando agreed to do the film as a favor to his friend. He didn't particularly like the script but he had fun shooting his sequence. Then other stars agreed to play a part in the movie and it was even easier to convince the producers.
Playboy Playmate DeDe Lind was offered the lead role, but turned it down.
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