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tblue

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7. Did you know it was banned in some states?

Reply to WCGreen (Original post)

Fri Feb 3, 2012, 03:57 PM

Feb 2012

Not sure if it was the book or the film or both. I guess it was a threat to the Elmer Gantrys among us who didn't want their cover blown. It was said that the story is 'anti-Christian.' Now what does that tell you?

And yes Lancaster is awesome in that role.

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Right now, I am watching the movie Elmer Gantry.... [View all] WCGreen Feb 2012 OP

Do Yourself A Favor, Sir, And Read the Book The Magistrate Feb 2012 #1

But if you read the book Proud Public Servant Feb 2012 #2

I am planning to read it soon... WCGreen Feb 2012 #4

The Jungle tblue Feb 2012 #6

+ 1,000,000 no_hypocrisy Feb 2012 #9

I believe they say there is nothing new under the sun... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2012 #3

A great later day follow up film is the 1972 documentary 'Marjoe' disk at Netflix Bluenorthwest Feb 2012 #5

Did you know it was banned in some states? tblue Feb 2012 #7

It was a role made for Lancaster... WCGreen Feb 2012 #8