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Victor Victoria

Matinee Heroes

English - June 08, 2019 05:01 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
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VICTOR VICTORIA
Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant conspires to pose as a female impersonator in order to get work on the Paris cabaret circuit. But her sudden success becomes complicated when American night club operator falls in love with her, correctly believing she really is a woman. Victoria tries to maintain the charade But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.

Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on twitter) to discuss gender swapping in the early 80s, copping out, the power of love and the classic movie “Victor Victoria” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes


0:54
Discussion of "Victor Victoria"

28:22

Recasting

43:11
Double Feature

47:49
Final Thoughts

53:13
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Jackie Brown"

Next week Alan and Craig and guests Steve and Izzy bow at the altar of Pam Grier with the movie "Jackie Brown"