Why hasn't someone put Caroline O'Connor in a movie yet? Maybe she's not considered conventionally pretty - but she's sensational. And perfect in the lead of this famous musical, which was given a brilliant treatment.
Part of the reason this has done so well is its archetypal situation... we all know a Mama Rose, and a situation where there's a favoured older sibling and ignored younger one (The Coolangatta Gold had the same set up). Mama Rose isn't a monster, she gives her daughter a cake, but she has more energy than is good for her. First rate music, lyrics, book and emotion. Sexy strip tease stuff - the part of the youngest daughter is good too. Terrific.
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