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Karin Malchow
Scam ExaminerGullible suburban mother of four regularly duped in her half-century life. Exploring hoaxes and schemes as the ExSCAMiner, she attempts answering the nagging question: Should I have fallen for that? Got scam tips, email Karin at ScamExaminer@gmail.com.
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Just a gigolo cinema
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Young men with ulterior motives pursue older or unattractive (by Hollywood standards) women in these acclaimed films.- The Heiress (1949) -- Montgomery Clift (earning a Christopher Walken Creepy Factor of 7) woos emotionally abused Olivia de Havilland in her Oscar-winning role, but Father (Ralph Richardson) knows a fortune hunter when he sees one.
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) -- Professional boy toy Warren Beatty (who later perfected the aging lothario) callously uses Vivien Leigh, playing yet another Tennessee Williams tragically fading beauty. Procurer Lotta Lenya got the Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination.
- Sunset Boulevard (1950) -- Film buffs revere Gloria Swanson's diva performance, but William Holden as the screenwriter/kept man shouldn't be ignored for subtlety. The screenplay won the Oscar.
- Pal Joey (1954) -- Bad boy Frank Sinatra won a Golden Globe loving and leaving Rita Hayworth. Okay, she wasn't older or unattractive, but he was still gold-digging for his own nightclub and true love Kim Novak was younger.
- Sweet Bird of Youth (1963) -- Paul Newman hopes for a professional boost from crazy drunk Geraldine Page. At the same time, he chases his former hometown sweetheart, whose vengeful dad Ed Begley won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Tennessee Williams (arguably a man with an Oedipal complex) again, although the play was cinematically emasculated instead of the main character.
For more info: Lonely people of both genders and all ages are vulnerable to Romance Scams.
Topics: movies
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Fooling for love cinema
Karin Malchow - Scam Examiner
Perhaps many people pretend to be someone they're not in the early relationship stage, but these award-winning films take it to a higher (or lower?) level. Chance of relationship-based-on-deception success rated on a scale of 1 to 10.Working Girl... Read More
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Cross dressing cinema
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Here's a list of award-winning comedic films where a character's scheme includes pretending to be a member of the opposite sex.1. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1967) -- Too many plot complications and schemers to mention... Read More
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Movie prophets for profit
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A sampling of films where scammers manipulate victims' religious faith: Marjoe (1972): Oscar-winning documentary following former child evangelist star Marjoe Gortner during the waning days of the tent revival circuit.The Manchurian Candidate... Read More
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The Confidence game in cinema
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Scamming in films is generally rewarded. After all, it is Hollywood. Here's a list of lauded movies all about the big shill. The Sting (1973): Paul Newman and Robert Redford make the scamming business cute. A fun flick, but Best... Read More
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