Posts from arthurarnell in thread „Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951)“

Hi

One small gaff not mentioned in the in the main thems happens very early in the picture when the Lydia anchors in the bay. As Bush and Hornblower await the boat carrying the natives Bush comments "A rum lot sir" to which Hornblower replies "They are our allies Mr Bush".
Later when Hornblower is in El Supremo's palace and is giving a list of provisions he will need he asks the aide if there is any wine to be had. The aide replies, "We have a spirit made from molasses that you won't of heard of we call it rum".

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Arthur

Hi

Great posts but one location has been omitted from the list Pompey was also used as is plainly seen in the film with Hornblower and Bush meeting the Admiral on the deck of HMS Victory.

At one point the temperture was very cold and while certain scenes were shot Virginia Mayo sat in a car bitterly complaining the whole time.

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Arthur

Hi Todd

I know what ou mean, like most he made some memorable films and others not so, have we got a Pals of the Saddle on Gregory Peck.

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Arthur

Hi Carl

Great picture from my all time favourite Non John Wayne film.

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Arthur