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THE ADULT AND THE CINEMA Occasionally I dream about a film. This is generally when the film leaves an idea in your mind unsolved. I dreamt about Song of Bernadette, after I saw the film. This was because the film left me with the idea, 'did it happen.' In my dream it happened. I am English, my father is a lecturer in Sociology. Aged 15.
32. Miss . . .
1. Yes, particularly Sergeant York. (Gary Cooper) This film, produced with exquisite attention to detail, moved me considerably in two ways, (a) I am unable to accept Christianity, as mercy (vicarious atonement) seems to me unjust. I'd like to be a Christian; after I saw Sergeant York I was able to pray, after a gap of years. That was last April and I still have a confidance in 'providential care' a resignation to fate, which has brought me unworried through many difficult months. (But I'm still not a Christian)
(b) Several long-short stories were ready in my mind but I had not been able to bring myself to getting them down on paper. In the four days following this film I got the longest (9,000 words) — of an individual's search for belief — down on paper. Two others, on allied themes, came later, and they are now touring the publishers. I know they are good! Their length is unfortunate, but that is the way they came.
Note: Much as I admire Gary Cooper, it was Alvin York's honest faith and refusal of easy money that moved me, not fan worship.
2. No, never. Age: 39. Sex: female. Nationality: Scots. Profession : Housewife and Writer. Parents : Ironmonger and Housewife.
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In regard to your request for information as regards the average film audience I am writing the following examples of how some films have influenced my conduct, hoping they may be of some use to you.
1. Until five years ago I took an average interest in music, but never listened to it seriously. I liked the effect of incidental music in films. While seeing The Great Lie I was entranced by the music, but I thought, 'Oh its incidental music. It was beautiful, but I shall never hear it again, because incidental music is very rarely published.'
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