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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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
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
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.
Prof. Eustace McGargle was W.C. Fields' most frequently performed role, having played it for 328 performances on Broadway in 1923 and in the silent movie Sally of the Sawdust before making this film version.
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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.
Prof. Eustace McGargle was W.C. Fields' most frequently performed role, having played it for 328 performances on Broadway in 1923 and in the silent movie Sally of the Sawdust before making this film version.
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