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The Cuckoos Overview:

The Cuckoos (1930) was a Comedy - Musical Film directed by Paul Sloane and produced by William LeBaron.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

By Beatrice on Dec 19, 2013 From Flickers in Time

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Directed by Milos Forman Written by Lawrence Hauman and Bo Goldman based on the novel by Ken Kesey and play by Dale Wasserman 1975/USA Fantasy Films Repeat viewing/Streaming on Amazon Watch Instant (free to Prime Members) #620 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before ... Read full article

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 9, 2013 From 4 Star Films

This is a powerful film from the 70s that has such an intriguing conflict between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. There have been many chilling villains in the annals of cinema, but Nurse Ratched was arguably the most cold and yet understated of them all. She makes this a true battle for suprema... Read full article

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 9, 2013 From 4 Star Films

This is a powerful film from the 70s that has such an intriguing conflict between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. There have been many chilling villains in the annals of cinema, but Nurse Ratched was arguably the coldest and yet understated of them all. She makes this a true battle for supremacy... Read full article

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1)

By Alexander Diminiano on Dec 17, 2011 From Cinemaniac Reviews

Bottom Line: Has “nested” safely in my cinematic heart. “I’m as gentle as a puppy.” —Jack Nicholson as R.P. McMurphy Directed by: Milos Forman Starring: Brad Dourif, Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Will Sampson Poignant, brilliant drama is the faith... Read full article

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (2)

By Alyson on May 22, 2010 From The Best Picture Project

“Which one of you nuts has got any guts?” That’s R.P McMurphy, the newest member of Nurse Ratchet’s mental ward.  He was transferred from the penitentiary because he wasn’t cooperating, but he’s just a live-wire, not crazy.  Most of it is an act, he hoots li... Read full article

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The Cuckoos Quotes:

Flapper: You're Americans, aren't you?
Professor Cunningham: Yes, yes, but we can't lend you any money.
Professor Cunningham: Do you know why I love you?
Fannie Furst: No...
Professor Cunningham: It's because you smell so sweet.
Fannie Furst: That's because I always have violets in my bath. You should, too.
Professor Cunningham: I would, but I don't know Violet!
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The Cuckoos Facts
There is some question about the authors of the song "Wherever You Are." Both the AFI Catalog and The Motion Picture Guide list them as Charles Tobias and Cliff Friend. However, published sheet music (Cinema Sheet Music, McFarland, 1991) indicate it was Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar. Tobias and Friend did write a song called "Wherever You Are," but the lyrics are entirely different than those sung in this movie.
Three songs were written for the movie but were not used: "Knock Knees" (Music by Harry Ruby & Lyrics by Bert Kalmar), "Looking for the Lovelight in Your Eyes" (Music by Harry Ruby & Lyrics by Bert Kalmar) and "If I Were a Traveling Salesman" (Music by Joe Burke & Lyrics by Al Dubin). The songs were used in Top Speed
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