Packet 6: Tossup 1

Several characters in this film unsuccessfully attempt to delay a dinner under the assumption that one of them will receive a proposal over the phone at the same time. (15[1]-5[1])You Must Remember This (15[1])podcast host and film historian Karina Longworth described this film as “a gothic art film” in disguise. A character in this film is declared “the most horrible” after she blows (*) flour in the face of an elderly neighbor. A musical number in this film ends with the protagonist’s love interest sitting down next to her after she declares “he was quite the handsomest of men.” A character in this film destroys a collection of snowmen in frustration at having to (10[1])leave the title city after her sister sings for her a song that states “from now on, our troubles will be miles away.” For 10 points, Judy Garland (10[1])sings “The Trolley Song” and “Have (10[1])Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in what 1944 Vincent Minelli musical film? ■END■

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