To: Migraine
Yes, Jackie Gleason was an impressive actor. It has been said that being a fine comedic actor is the most difficult of acting jobs. But let's be realistic; Fats, in “The Hustler”, was a one dimensional character because he was supposed to be. Gleason and the director both understood that his stature, along with an understated performance, were what was needed in that gut-wrenching movie. But it was hardly any kind of challenge. If not for the performances of Paul Newman, Piper Laurie and George C. Scott the movie would be unknown.
34 posted on
02/26/2016 12:40:01 PM PST by
70times7
(Serving Free Republics' warped and obscure humor needs since 1999!)
To: 70times7
Can you tell us exactly how you know that role was not a challenge? We’re all fascinated.
39 posted on
02/26/2016 12:52:30 PM PST by
miss marmelstein
(Richard the Third: With my own people alone I should like to drive away the Turks (Muslims))
To: 70times7
Gotta disagree ‘70. JG played that part to perfection as the top stick faced with a challenge from young gun road player Fast Eddie Felson.
60 posted on
02/26/2016 7:00:13 PM PST by
bobby.223
(Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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