Talk:Three Men and a Little Lady

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• 3 Men and a Little Lady → Three Men and a Little Lady —(Discuss)— The proper title of this film is Three Men and a Little Lady, and it is now simply being used as a redirect for this title. —Jaldridge86 02:18, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Moved from incomplete--seems very uncontroversial --Cheers, Komdori 01:36, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

The move is, however, controversial. Looking at the page history, the page has been moved before because the "official title" differs from the name on the poster. Also, IMDb lists it as "3 Men...", not "Three Men". --Stemonitis 08:17, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Oops, thanks for looking into it. I have no strong opinion either way. If Jaldridge86 wants, I guess he can complete the RM request. --Cheers, Komdori 09:58, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Out of curiosity, how is it presented in the film itself? --Cheers, Komdori 09:58, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

The name on posters, soundtrack CDs, and the film itself, is Three Men and a Little Lady. I can show images if you want. But a google search, using both titles will bring up images of the posters, CDs, etc. Hope that helps. (update) Just looked at the article, it has the poster image there, where it is plainy written out as, Three. I would not trust IMDB on this one. They can be wrong and actually ask for corrections, etc. PS: It is also improper form to begin a sentence, or title with a numerical number, the number should be written as a word. (with very few exceptions for titles) - Jeeny ^Talk 22:15, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Also, the first film, Three Men and a Baby, is also spelled out. Again, it is incorrect form not to. It should be changed. IMHO. - Jeeny ^Talk 22:36, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Oh I agree it's terrible form, but such would not be beyond Hollywood :P. It's very clear the poster uses "Three" written out, and the other materials are probably based on the poster. You mentioned the "film itself" uses "Three"--do you mean on the opening credits screen? I had kind of guessed that maybe the source of the numeral version was there (you know how they write things kind of in a strange way during those openings). Regardless, it seems more people are going to see this film sold or advertised by the "poster title," so barring evidence to the contrary, I would Support the move. --Cheers, Komdori 12:42, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

As far as Hollywood and naming films, etc. I agree. That's why I added "with very few exceptions for titles". But in this instance there is no creative reason for the incorrect form, unless the reason is. "lets use the incorrect form just for the hell of it, but use the correct form on posters, CDs and other material just to screw with people." lol. :P (I wouldn't put that past them either.) :P. And, yes, it's written out on the credits too. :) - Jeeny ^Talk 13:45, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

Then, I'd certainly support the move. It seems the numeral version might be nothing more than the figment of an Internet creation (lazy typist?), and certainly we don't want to model ourselves after imdb when there are many sources to the contrary (including the film itself). --Cheers, Komdori 17:32, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

• Support -- the poster certainly says "Three", and as above, my old English teacher would gnash his teeth and pound his fists if he saw the number three being written that way in such a context. Not sure what reference is being used to establish the "official title", but I hope it's not IMDb. --DeLarge 15:01, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

I gnash my teeth, and, actually twinge with offense, every time I see the title as it is! It's so wrong. - Jeeny ^Talk 16:35, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

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