The Shark Scene

I believe this scene used to be cut when this film was shown on a 90 minute commercial television time slot. Honestly, this film can do without that scene. I just love at the end of the film when the heroine sings "The White Cliffs of Dover" to Baby John. It's just so fitting! Pretty cool film!

Why did Linda Gillen's character stick around after observing Baby John's sick killing of the shark? Makes no sense! I know, it's a movie.

Well, I think the scenes before and after rate just as well. The first-time-they-kissed, by itself, is one of the sweetest (for want of a better word) love scene I have seen - and I am not a mushy type. After baby John leaves, Regina's attempt to bury the wreckage is another very tender and poignant moment.

For the life of me, after scenes like this, I don't know why Linda Gillen did not get better recognition of her talent. Maybe she went on to do work on stage. The few other movies I have seen her in, she always came across as a little sweetheart. Cute as a button in this flick and lots of talent to boot - a refreshing change from the silicone bimbos of today.

I wish there was some biographical data on her.

LOL This scene made my life what it is today. I almost cry whenever I watch it. It's so sick, but his freak-out is so hilarious.

You haven't seen much cinema then.

Unless, of course, you simply find animal cruelty amusing or crafted, in that case you just have horrid taste.

🐺 Boycott movies that involve real animal violence (& their directors) 🐾