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Tea and Sympathy
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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Tea and Sympathy is a 1956 drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli, based on the stage play by Robert Anderson (who adapted the screenplay himself).It tells the story of Tom Lee, a senior at a boys' prep school. Different from the other boys—in that he prefers music and reading as opposed to sports and roughhousing—he's a frequent target for bullies. They suspect he might be gay, and he faces pressure from his father to be more manly. He gains a kindred spirit in Laura Reynolds, the wife of his coach. She too is lonely at the school and is drawn to be Tom's friend, reminded of her deceased first husband.The original play was one of the first to tackle the topic of sexual orientation, and the prejudice that results. John Kerr played Tom, with Deborah Kerr (no relation) as Laura and Leif Erickson as Laura's husband Bill. All three reprised their roles for the film adaptation. Former Child Star Darryl Hickman has a small role as Tom's roommate Al.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); }) | |
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Adaptation Expansion: The play only features Tom, Bill and Laura as characters. Everyone else becomes an Ascended Extra in the film. The play also ends with Laura and Tom's final kiss whereas the film adds an extra scene where the older Tom reads a letter from Laura. | |
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Adapted Out: The play has a gay teacher who is Tom's Only Friend but gets fired over his sexuality. | |
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Age-Gap Romance | |
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Age-Gap Romance: Tom is nearly eighteen and Laura is definitely over thirty (Deborah Kerr was thirty-five during filming but certain dialogue implies she's meant to be a few years older). | |
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Adaptational Modesty: In the play before the Big Damn Kiss, Laura is said to unbutton her cardigan in the script. She does not do this in the film. | |
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Abusive Parents: Tom's dad is emotionally abusive - forcing him to quit the school play, get his hair cut and take part in activities he hates. It's implied with Al's father too, who forces him to change rooms so he won't be with Tom. | |
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Why Couldn't You Be Different? / int_bee6194e |
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