I just saw this movie again after not having seen it in decades, and Gloria's outburst -- when she throws everything around the kitchen -- was so over-the-top and out of place, and then Suzy's reaction to it was equally strange. It just didn't seem to make much sense. Anyone else agree?
shareI seem to be the only one who doesn't mind this scene. Gloria is a neglected kid, she's bullied at school, she has a crush on Sam and feels threatened by Susy, who's beautiful. Susy is frustrated by her circumstances and sometimes takes that out on the kid, hence Gloria's outburst (remember, her dad just left the family-- doubtful that put her in much of a good mood).
I generally prefer the movie to the play, but this is a case where the play clarifies Gloria's behavior better... because Susy is more of a witch towards the kid in the play, blaming her for things she didn't do (while knowing she didn't do them) to mask her own mistakes. The bad blood is set up better there.
Yeah, it did seem like the kid has a self-control problem. Needs some discipline.
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