Talk:The Big Sleep (1946 film)

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--Alexs letterbox 09:45, 5 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Contents 1 Anecdote 2 Boo! HIss! 3 changes necessary 4 Fair use rationale for Image:Thebigsleep.jpg 5 Fair use rationale for Image:Bigsleep2.JPG

[edit] Anecdote

" A famous story tells that, during filming, the director and screenwriters could not figure out who had killed the character of chauffeur Owen Taylor. They sent a cable to the author, who replied saying "I'm damned if I know!"" But is there any good support for the tale.

-- Beardo 07:55, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

The general thrust of the story is correct, but I don't think that's the actual quote. It's mentioned in his recent biography. Ebert gives a different sentence. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19970622/REVIEWS08/401010360/1023 Greglocock 07:49, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Boo! HIss!

There are two citations/sources in the article for the view that the alterations to Chandler's story made the film great. I'm of the opposite view: the Bogey and Bacall heat ruined the film. What's with all his earlobe-rubbing? And how pointless is the long scene where he chats up the bookstore-law student? That should have been cut to 30 secs. And the female lead should be Carmen. The 1978 remake is more faithful, but Carmen Sternwood still hasn't found her place as one of cinema's great baddies. Is there any link/source that backs me up? Please. It's about time for a remake.--Shtove 21:41, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] changes necessary

the second paragraph finishes off with raw opinion: if i knew markups i'd mark it but i don't. i'll figure it out later or allow someone else the pleasure.

Rocknrollanoah 07:41, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Thebigsleep.jpg

Image:Thebigsleep.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 04:26, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Bigsleep2.JPG

Image:Bigsleep2.JPG is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation can be deleted one week after being tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.

BetacommandBot (talk) 17:56, 13 February 2008 (UTC)