Am Dram Orangutan

Three things: 1. Search for the Scopes trial transcripts, which are available online. 2. Search for newspaper accounts of the trial, particularly those written by H.L. Mencken (renamed - as are all characters - in the play and movie) of the Baltimore Sun. 3. Watch the picture, which is available in a crisp black & white DVD print.All of your questions will be answered.AbE: Oh, and I forgot something - 4. Prepare for moose to throw a fit over your thread title. This message has been edited by berberry, 06-06-2005 09:54 AM

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"I think younger workers first of all, younger workers have been promised benefits the government promises that have been promised, benefits that we can't keep. That's just the way it is." George W. Bush, May 4, 2005

Ooook! writes me:

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...but I think that it might be a bit late for my accent...

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If you can do a standard American accent you'll be okay I think. As presented in the play, Mencken is not remarkable for his accent, but he is remarkable for the invective in his voice and for his exceedingly cynical demeanor. Gene Kelly captures this wonderfully in the screen version, and that's why I urge you to get the DVD.

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"I think younger workers first of all, younger workers have been promised benefits the government promises that have been promised, benefits that we can't keep. That's just the way it is." George W. Bush, May 4, 2005