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Why was this movie named Lily Dale?


I did not feel the title really captured the story of the movie.

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I'm certain it wasn't named for the character, Lily Dale, but the song she was named for. Horace desperately wants to hear that song again, with his mother and sister because it is what he remembers of the time when they were still a family.

Speaking of the character, Lily Dale, wasn't she one of the most repugnant persons ever captured on film? She was almost as despicable as Mr. Davenport. Didn't you just want to slam the piano lid on her fingers?

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she was probably terrified of not being the favorite cuz shes already seen what happens to the one who isnt. i really liked the writing and the acting which tried to give you a feeling for everyones side in the matter but i wish theyd gotten a better director.

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yea, i have been wondering that too. WTF was it named lily dale??????

somebody masterson directed; could it be mary stuart's family? just a guess. so maybe that's the reason they named it for her annoying character.

and am i the only one driven crazy by the damn piano?


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i think he's her father. He's won a lot of awards for things like "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "The Road to Bountiful".


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