tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post7049833998755560039..comments2024-03-23T21:46:50.843-04:00Comments on the passionate moviegoer: cinema obscura: The Director's Cut of Colin Higgins' "Best Little Whorehouse..." (1982)joe baltakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-6268861423553169902016-10-14T16:33:00.311-04:002016-10-14T16:33:00.311-04:00Love this! Thanks for sharing, A.N.Love this! Thanks for sharing, A.N.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-18203514774530752732016-10-14T16:26:29.333-04:002016-10-14T16:26:29.333-04:00Here is the aggie dance with cut footage
https://v...Here is the aggie dance with cut footage<br />https://vimeo.com/109923567 a.n.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-90223665331119523152016-03-07T19:17:25.949-05:002016-03-07T19:17:25.949-05:00Sorry to double-post, but there's a copy of th...Sorry to double-post, but there's a copy of the final draft of the script on eBay with a TON of pics, including the entire opening sequence - and it's "20 Fans." Although a few minor alterations were made, it's basically the same as the final cut of the movie. I'm guessing Dolly wrote "Down at the Chicken Ranch" after the fact and the powers that be at Universal opted not to use it (except in the trailer).<br /><br />The scene with the mule on the car was a much more elaborate (and jokey) sequence, which also established Dulcie Mae, who indeed had a larger role. And as for Andrea Pike's "Shy" character, there's a single page where she introduces herself by her real name, Anna Merle Seltzer (I seem to vaguely recall that plot from the play, but I only saw it once). There were also a few brief revelations about the other girls which got the axe. I can't afford the $325 eBay script but one of these days I'm gonna order a $20 copy from scriptfly.Vinnie Rattollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108713348750705408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-80153553190001431582016-03-07T10:52:20.338-05:002016-03-07T10:52:20.338-05:00Vinnie! Thanks for the heads-up and the invaluabl...Vinnie! Thanks for the heads-up and the invaluable information. -Jjoe baltakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-61092504916733791412016-03-07T02:54:37.527-05:002016-03-07T02:54:37.527-05:00I would KILL to get my hands on those outtakes. U...I would KILL to get my hands on those outtakes. Unfortunately, it's doubtful that there's anything new on the blu-ray that comes out this week. Another unmentioned subplot that clearly got whittled down to virtually nothing is the relationship between Ed Earl and Dulcie Mae. It's mentioned a few times in passing, but Lois Nettleton barely has any screen time in the final cut and there are a number of photos floating around of her and Burt from scenes that aren't in the film.<br /><br />And a couple slight corrections to your "Note in passing." Dolly was attached to movie before Burt was and, according to author Larry L. King, nobody else was seriously considered for the role - which thoroughly irked him ("Too obvious," he stated in his book The Whorehouse Papers. "She LOOKS like she might run a whorehouse or work in one."). Worried that the film might tarnish her image (which is rather ironic considering she literally patterned her look after the town whore from her childhood), Dolly briefly backed out of the project but once Burt was on-board, she was coaxed back into it. I have absolutely no idea why Peter Masterson and Tommy Tune were dumped, but I'm of the impression that it was a studio decision, and with them out, she brought Colin Higgins in. Neither of them had much film experience and knowing Dolly's personality (which would probably meld well with Tune's), I find it very hard to believe that she used her clout to get them fired.Vinnie Rattollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108713348750705408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-86091856824255909562015-12-13T10:50:39.320-05:002015-12-13T10:50:39.320-05:00I remember the song Stallion's Way and I misse...I remember the song Stallion's Way and I missed it in the original version. Burt Reynolds did a great job on tbe song! <br />Joaniehttps://plus.google.com/117186039066538236942/postsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-48343298225028222292015-08-07T10:22:13.904-04:002015-08-07T10:22:13.904-04:00True, that line was erased from both the TV prints...True, that line was erased from both the TV prints (as I mentioned) and the subsequent VHS, Laser and DVD versions, but it was very much present in the film when it was first released to theaters. The critics screening that I attended was in L.A. (both Burt and Colin Higgins were in attendance) and that line of dialogue was in the film. Perhaps after the film had played a few weeks, it was cut (possibly because of complaints from theater managers or patrons). But my hunch is that it was cut for TV and all home entertainment formats. That said, I'd be interested in knowing what other extras were in the rough cut. Do you recall, roughly, how long the film ran? 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However, they were replaced by Universal when the film was made available for network TV and syndication. Reynolds had nothing to do with that; it was the in-house censors of MCA, which owns both Universal and NBC, which gave the film its first network viewing. However, you have me intrigued about the uncut "Aggie Song."joe baltakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-52739159471464293352015-08-06T16:42:31.033-04:002015-08-06T16:42:31.033-04:00In the "20 Fans" number, the climax , so...In the "20 Fans" number, the climax , so to speak, of the song was "I'm coming, I'm cumming, thank you, thank you Jesus" This lyric was in the play. Burt was offended and wanted those lines removed. 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Was startled to h...Enjoyed this article very much.<br /><br />Was startled to hear how "Whorehouse" was butchered before it got to the screen. Don't remember hearing anything about that at the time.<br /><br />My feeling is that all musicals can use more msuic, not less. Cut the in-between stuff if anything at all.<br />Rick Garrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697987947065329792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-35197517294281258692015-08-02T14:00:53.998-04:002015-08-02T14:00:53.998-04:00Joe, of course you’re right. Studios always seem t...Joe, of course you’re right. Studios always seem to feel comfortable molding film musicals into something that they aren't supposed to be because they don't truly understand the form anymore. Film itself is only a little over a century old. And for musicals, there are fewer traditions that have sunk in, not the way they have in drama, action, comedy and even animation. All this rampant "popularization" of the movie musical has led to numerous annoyances and abberatons, e.g., "Nine." But as long as the cinema remains in flux, culturally, there is some hope for the musical again. <br /><br />Of course it’s an art form, as anyone who loves it knows. I don’t need a Harvey Weinstein to tell me that. <br /><br />I'd like to see "Whorehouse" as Higgins made it. Hopefully, there's an advocate for the film at Universal who will see to it.<br /><br />My main concern, however, are future movie musicals. Everything is always changing…<br />Charlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-68695689760416588522015-08-02T13:08:51.994-04:002015-08-02T13:08:51.994-04:00I had no idea of this!
This still is a favorite o...I had no idea of this!<br /><br />This still is a favorite of mine. I have the DVD and regularly watch different musical numbers.<br /><br />I for one would love to see the full version.mikenoreply@blogger.com