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Re: Jimmy and Tommy mix-up

Another interesting theory, Steve. I like the idea of an actor's feelings behind-the-scenes being taken into account to explain changes on the screen.

Re: Jimmy and Tommy mix-up

Hi, Steve!

Yours makes sense as a possible answer. I agree that the name change was certainly not an "accident" as Victor Sen Yung probably asked the big question regarding this when he first read the script for what would in the end be titled "The Chinese Ring" (working titles: "The Mandarin's Secret" and "The Red Hornet"), the first Roland Winters Chan picture. In the end, calling Jimmy "Tommy" was probably an executive decision.

Sincerely,
Rush

Re: Jimmy and Tommy mix-up

Gents, only Madame Saturnia knows the answer!


Jimmy Chan: Huh? What do you mean? I mean how do you know?

Mme. Saturnia: The stars! They see everything!

Jimmy Chan: In the daytime?

Mme. Saturnia : [With disdain] No, at night!

:grinning: Lou

Re: Jimmy and Tommy mix-up

Dear Lou,

:)

Sincerely,
Rush