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696. New York, 1949

Jim got #695


A common man--even an unlikeable one--can still be a tragic figure once his choices in life catch up to him. This tragic hero is talking to his neighbor's son--a boy he never approved of, but one who grew up to become far more successful than his own sons.


| posted by John, 7:56 AM

3 Comments:

Frederic March as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman.
Blogger Jim, at 8:33 AM  
The other actor is Don Keefer as Bernard.
Blogger Jim, at 8:42 AM  
Right!

My first thought was to use the Dustin Hoffman version, but then I realized that had been a made-for-TV movie. I've tried to avoid posting those... I'm prejudiced against them because it's less likely people saw them.
Blogger John, at 8:47 AM  

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