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Heironymus Merkin (Anthony Newley) screens an autobiographical movie of his life, growth, and moral decay.Heironymus Merkin (Anthony Newley) screens an autobiographical movie of his life, growth, and moral decay.Heironymus Merkin (Anthony Newley) screens an autobiographical movie of his life, growth, and moral decay.
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- Thumbelina
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- TriviaWhen this movie was originally released in 1969, some newspapers refused to advertise it, compelling cinephiles to call up their local theaters to learn the title. A few theaters even temporarily expanded their marquees to fit the entire title. Other theaters truncated the title to "Heironymous Merkin".
- GoofsThe color of Thumbelina's ice-cream cone changes between brown and white and pink.
- Quotes
Hieronymous Merkin: Then the Eskimo and the Indian and the cannibal all rush over to the knight and they say, "Your dragon was here and he's looking to terrify you a great deal." And the knight sits there, and he laughs, and he laughs, and he laughs. The moral of the story is, once you understand your own dragon, you don't have to be afraid anymore. See what I mean?
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening credits. All credits come at the end. The actors take a bow on a custom-made, pastel-painted, portable stage on a beach as their names are credited in jagged, psychedelic print.
- Alternate versionsThere is both an R-rated and an X-rated version. The R-rated version removes a few seconds of the sex scene with Mercy Humppe following the carousel sequence and tones down the suggestiveness of the "Princess and the Donkey" sequence. The X-rated version contains all the footage cut for the R version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in This Is Joan Collins (2022)
- SoundtracksPiccadilly Lilly
(uncredited)
Performed by Anthony Newley and Bruce Forsyth
Music by Anthony Newley
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
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Strangely affecting
After watching this film, I wondered if Anthony Newley thought that this would be his sole chance to direct a major film (which turned out to be true), so he decided togo on a binge with every idea he had at that point . It's in equal parts a mockumentary, a musical, and an homage to Tex Avery cartoons. Newley is the ringleader, Hieronymus Merkin, and he invites us to watch his carnal accomplishments and rise as a singer.
This movie features some fascinating production and costume design, and the beach sets are very unique. The jokes often hit sour notes, but the enthusiasm is contagious. I mean, really, what's better than seeing Joan Collins portray a character named " Polyester Poontang"? If you ever come across this movie, give it a chance.
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This movie features some fascinating production and costume design, and the beach sets are very unique. The jokes often hit sour notes, but the enthusiasm is contagious. I mean, really, what's better than seeing Joan Collins portray a character named " Polyester Poontang"? If you ever come across this movie, give it a chance.
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- vlvetmorning98
- Sep 27, 2004
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- .... Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
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- Malta(beach scenes)
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- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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By what name was Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969) officially released in Canada in English?
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