So it is, indeed, a few seconds of text as opposed to a "fully recorded" disclaimer. That's what I thought. I assume those optional extras are the same as those available on HBO Max. Thanks.
Just out of curiosity, where are you seeing GWTW with a recorded disclaimer at the beginning? To my knowledge, the only change so far to GWTW has been to add a discussion about the film as an optional extra on HBO Max. I started the movie tonight on the app and it went right into the film with...
You know, I've thought a bit about this. The ads on Thursday and Friday of that week make no mention of a pre-release engagement
and I got to wondering whether or not the unusual Wednesday opening (Thursday was typically Loew's new movie day in New York) was itself considered a special one...
While I can't say for CERTAIN, I would guess it was an engagement that was only playing at Loew's State prior to opening in other New York metropolitan area theaters or in theaters across the country? Just a guess (I mean, it could just be marketing talk?)
I'd take that with a grain of salt as Betty was notorious for her victim/persecution complexes. Ever the gentleman, Howard Keel, when questioned about working with Betty Hutton, famously said that she was a less "generous" performer than Judy had been. I would hazard a guess that, if people at...