Yes, and how about the earlier (I would say 'better', but maybe others
disagree) film of _Pygmalion_? They both cover the same material (even if
they both also try to create a "happy ending" that is not in Shaw's
original).  _Inherit The Wind_ also, briefly, but crucially, focuses on the
interpretation of language ("The Bible says it was a day ... was it a 24
hour day" ... and so forth).

This is fun!

Paul E. Doniger

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Einarsson <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: Films and Grammar


> I think that "My Fair Lady" actually has a lot of really good
> information on linguistics.
>
> Films with grammar references . . . I'll have to keep thinking about
> that one.
>
> Did you ever notice that in film college English teachers are usually
> characterized as rakes?  I don't think that's fair. Do you?
>
> P.S.  I would like to announce some new additions to my web page
> that might be of interest to the ATEG listserve.  They are modern
> spelling editions of some Renaissance teaching manuals.
> -----------------------------------------------------
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