Can't believe I am watching this !

As for South Pacific - if people don't understand that it was exploring racism, referring in that song to how it was passed down the generations in America, then they miss the point entirely
The Lieutenant truly loved the Asian girl but felt he could never marry her as his family's expectations were different.
The fact that Nellie did overcome her learned prejudices and marry her love, the father of two mixed-race children, is another reference to the racism which was accepted in America in those times.
The film makes a statement against racism
Thank goodness somebody gets it!

FannyCornforth

Interesting Gransnet Fact:
You’re going to love this! 😍
Pheonix’s mother dated Jim Dale!
She mentioned it on the ‘Odd claims to fame’ thread.
I was incredibly impressed and asked Pheonix if her mother was very beautiful, and she replied that she thought that she probably was.

Oh yes, how could I have forgotten that!!

MawtheMerrier

^As for South Pacific - if people don't understand that it was exploring racism, referring in that song to how it was passed down the generations in America, then they miss the point entirely^
The Lieutenant truly loved the Asian girl but felt he could never marry her as his family's expectations were different.
The fact that Nellie did overcome her learned prejudices and marry her love, the father of two mixed-race children, is another reference to the racism which was accepted in America in those times.
The film makes a statement against racism
Thank goodness somebody gets it!

I got it when I first went to see South Pacific aged about 14.

There were race riots here too at about that time.

I also get it maw and got it then.

Where I grew up was, racially, very mixed but also very tolerant. Well, apart from people like my mother.

Hey Elusivebutterfly - what about "Kind hearts and Coronets"?

Black and white typical Ealing (gentle) comedy with Dennis Price demonstrating his usual marvellously understated style.