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1594 or 1694?

posted 13 years ago by dmnemaine
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Just a mistake in the dialogue that I picked up on. When Jane Falbury is talking to Mr. Wingait about why she has the actors on her farm, he mentions that a law was passed in 1594 banning theatrical people from the town that was introduced by Jane's ancestor. Then, when Jane answers him, she says that she is sure that in 1694, there was a good reason for such a law. Judy clearly says "1694", so I thought maybe I was just misunderstanding Ray Collins. I played the scene over a few times, and he definitely says "1594". Guess it was just one of those things that slipped by. Anyway, I would assume that Judy's 1694 is the correct date because there were no permanent English settlers in North America until 1607, and none in New England until 1620.

[–] directorscut 12 years ago

I'm pretty sure it was meant to show that she didn't really give a damn was happened centuries ago.

So sezeth I, so sezeth the world.

[–] Danusha_Goska 11 years ago

Opening post yes, noticed that too

http://www.amazon.com/Save-Send-Delete-Danusha-Goska/dp/1846949866

[–] ltldog2 9 years ago

I had the subtitles on and this for sure happened.

[–] gbennett5 7 years ago

It's fairly obvious that this was deliberate...Mr. Wingaite knowing the EXACT date
and Jane clearly throwing out the different date...because, deep down, she didn't
CARE.

[–] richspenc 7 years ago

I agree that Judy didn't care about that, she'd have no reason to in relations to the plot of this film. Judy however, is right and Mr. Wingett's wrong. There were no settlers until after 1600. None of Judy's ancestors would've been on American soil in 1594. The correct answer was more likely 1694, not 1594.