HUNGRY GERALD

Here’s a legendary tale from the Lindy’s press agent community from way back when. It may give readers an insight to HG’s beginning career in show biz press agentry. Louis Sobol was the kindest and gentlest of the Broadway columnists (circa 40’s to 60;s). Jack Tirman was a classic movie press agent. Jack calls Sobol: “Louie, Louie. This is a movie you must see. It’ll break your heart. The human characters. The realism. At the same time it’s got humor and a million laughs. Tears, a lot of tears, yet you’ll be rolling on the floor.” Sobol tries to interrupt. “Jack! Jack!” Tirman can’t be interrupted.  He’s on a roll. “The direction, the dialogue, the lighting. Unbelievable. The greatest.” Sobol gives up. “Okay, Jack. I’ll see the movie. What’s its name?”   Pause. Pause.  Says Jack: “Call you right back, Louie.”