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OldBaldy1701E

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1. It is the premise that I love so much.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 07:23 AM

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Both the idea and the fact that the US just didn't care to notice the fact that they were doing that they are doing.

Sounds familiar for some reason.....

(Peter Sellers was a genius.)

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"The Mouse That Roared", complete movie, just showed up on my youtube [View all] niyad Friday OP

It is the premise that I love so much. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #1

He was indeed. I do wonder a bit about the timing. Fortuitous? niyad Saturday #2

Interesting question. malthaussen Saturday #7

Never saw that one. niyad Saturday #10

Quite hilarious, though it may irritate you as a feminist. malthaussen Saturday #11

You are quite correct about that. Just reading your synopsis is niyad Saturday #12

The cast also included some of the best character actors of the period... malthaussen Saturday #14

I love that movie, although I haven't seen it in years. NNadir Saturday #3

It is on youtube for free right now. niyad Saturday #4

Regrettably I won't find time to watch it in the near future, but I will say that Peter Sellers was a real genius. NNadir Saturday #5

Just showed up on mine, too. malthaussen Saturday #6

I never cared that much for the movie version. Not a big Peter Sellers fan. Aristus Saturday #8

Hmmm, maybe Amanda Seyfried or Lily James? niyad Saturday #9

Excellent choices! Aristus Saturday #13

... and here is the link TomWilm Yesterday #15

THANK YOU! niyad Yesterday #16