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Classic Films

Frasier Balzov

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7. "Signed by General DeGaulle"

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 05:30 PM

Apr 2024

A clip which includes this line is available on YT.

It is not an overdub. This is Peter Lorre saying "DeGaulle" during the actual take. No doubt about it.

I imagine a decision was made on set to use a name which sounded more French than Weygand.

DeGaulle not only sounds more French, but also more recognizable to the American ear as someone both French and vaguely important.

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Okay, a rant about Casablanca involving two pet peeves. [View all] thucythucy Apr 2024 OP

Also the Letters of Transit.. Permanut Apr 2024 #1

I don't mind that. thucythucy Apr 2024 #11

Just some more information, not a reply. LiberalLoner Apr 2024 #2

Yes, and I think this gives the film an added poignancy. nt thucythucy Apr 2024 #12

I always heard it as De Gaulle myself ... Auggie Apr 2024 #3

Same peeves about it as you have! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2024 #4

I always thought he said General De Gaulle too, but just now grumpyduck Apr 2024 #5

I don't think Lorre made a mistake. thucythucy Apr 2024 #13

I didn't realize that Casablanca was a documentary. I thought it was just a movie Deuxcents Apr 2024 #6

Actually, as Hollywood movies of that era go, thucythucy Apr 2024 #14

"Signed by General DeGaulle" Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #7

Nope, he's saying "Weygand," thucythucy Apr 2024 #15

You're right. Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #18

Well, it's a hugely common mistake, thucythucy Apr 2024 #19

Splendid piece. Thanks for sharing on my favorite film. I too feel the renewed wound when "Sam", Dooley Wilson's... brush Apr 2024 #8

I don't know if I could categorize it as film noire, thucythucy Apr 2024 #16

Again an excellent read. And I have to dispute your last sentence... brush Apr 2024 #20

Thank you for all your kind words. thucythucy Apr 2024 #21

"Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?" Frasier Balzov Apr 2024 #9

I think the issue is different in Huckleberry Finn. thucythucy Apr 2024 #17

It might as well have been made in 1939 with social attitudes like that reflected in the movie ZonkerHarris Apr 2024 #10