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Bama's reaction to Dave marrying Ginny.

posted 9 years ago by mike-848
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I was always a little puzzled why Bama got so upset. Dave wan't anything to him except a casual gambling buddy. I thought perhaps Bama felt Dave was his good luck charm because when they both played cards together they came out winners, but It seemed to me Bama did alright before he met Dave.

His walkin out of the house after tellin Dave the friendship was over seemed a bit extreme. I'd like to hear from other fans of this film what they think about Bama's reaction, but please leave any gay angles out of the conversation because there are NO implied gay undertones between these two men.

[–] Waynecampbell1 8 years ago

In ba a opion she was a pig and dave was a fool to decide to marry her

[–] lnoft97 8 years ago

I agree, no gay angle that I can see, none at all. Bama was pretty much a judgemental jerk, what business did he have worrying about Dave and Ginny.

I have always wondered myself why he was so bent out of shape about it, maybe he did think Ginny was low-class, but alkie weedy bitter little Dave was no prize, either. Maybe Bama thought Dave was a great genius who might be famous someday, who would be dragged down by Ginny, who had no social connections or even good social skills? What an author's wife has to do with his fame is beyond me. Unless she does something horrendous or scandalous, what's the difference?

[–] mike-848 8 years ago

I never read the book so there may be some reason for Bama's extreme reaction. I feel if your gonna make a movie from a book you should explain why some things happen in the film that may be confusing or odd to the viewer. IF the book explains Bama's reaction.

[–] jm31315 8 years ago

The novel "Some Came Running" has a chapter dealing with Bama, his wife and his family which I think is removed entirely from the film. As I remember it Bama's away from home a good deal of the time, but when he is at home he's a fairly traditional husband and father. Additionally, the book goes into quite a bit more detail about Ginny's background, experiences and choices, none of which could be part of a film made in the late 1950s. Bama's reaction to Dave's decision to marry Ginny because of these factors is retained in the film.

[–] mike-848 8 years ago

Didn't read the book. Explains a lot about Bama's extreme reaction.

[–] RamonTrump 8 years ago

"I agree, no gay angle that I can see, none at all."

So they were in denial.

[–] ms-trixi 8 years ago

I think Bama really liked and admired Dave. He thought Dave was cool, really intelligent, and a great guy. He thought that Dave was definitely good enough to be with the school teacher. It made him sick when he found out that Dave was going to settle for a "pig" like Ginny. I think that he was just mad at Dave and that he would of eventually gotten over it. He sure sprung into action when he heard that the hood guy was after Dave. He just wanted, and expected, better for his friend.

"Getting old is not for sissies."
Bette Davis

[–] mike-848 8 years ago

I agree he wanted better for his friend but they didn't have that long of a relationship for Bama's extreme eaction. If they were old army buddies or grew up together I can accept Bama's fury a lot better.

Bama may have thought Gwen was a better match but I got the feelin he didn't respect any woman. Remember what he said to Dave about women either givin orders or takin orders. And when they give orders to a man they get mean on ya I believe he said.

Bama did show he cared whether Dave lived or died. You are right about that. Bama did care for Dave's life.