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Me no Leica?

posted 16 years ago by PadmeAmadildo
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Isn't 'I Am a Camera', the movie that the critic William Kerr dismissed with the phrase, 'Me no Leica?'

I've haven't actually seen this movie, but the prospect of Laurence Harvey as Herr Ishyvoo doesn't fill me with rapture.

[–] Hermes66 16 years ago

I may well be in error, but I thought it coined by Pauline Kael ?

[–] mannoe 16 years ago

Walter Kerr did originate the review, but it was for John Van Druten's play "I am a Camera." The review was published on December 31, 1951, which was four years before the release of the film of the same name.

[–] huweyjenkins 15 years ago

Not a very inspiring movie but Julie Harris gives a great performance in this one.

[–] gayspiritwarrior 10 years ago

Laurence Harvey is actually quite good in the role, and is quite the most engaging I've ever found him.

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