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As an Admirer of the Real Salvation Army ...

posted 11 years ago by HijodelCid
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... I am not pleased at Sergeant Sarah and her people dedicating so much attention to professional gamblers when the real followers of Gen Booth work so hard on problems that are infinitely more important.

God is subtle, but He is not malicious. (Albert Einstein)

[–] melnar1 10 years ago

It was a group of mission workers - "Save A Soul Mission". Nothing to do with Salvation Army or Gen Booth.

Nowhere in Runyon's story or in this movie was Salvation Army mentioned.

[–] alcockell 9 years ago

TVTropes lists them as an expy of the Sally Army

[–] ScopeWatcher 8 years ago

This isn't a documentary, but a romantic musical comedy. And the creators worked hard to succeed at that.

Most great films deserve a more appreciative audience than they get.

[–] waswasere 9 years ago

Professional gamblers aren't a problem. It's amateur gamblers.

"I know it looked like I fell... but it was all part of my plan!"