Thursday, May 3, 2012

Titanic in Real Life Vs. Titanic on the Screen

Frpm the April 8th Parade Magazine.

A comparison of what happened and Cameron's "Titanic" movie.

MUSIC

REAL LIFE: According to some witnesses, the 8-piece Titanic band played either"Nearer, My God, to Thee" or "Songe d'Automne" during the ship's final moments.

ON SCREEN:  a four-man band plays "Nearer, My God, to Thee." The actor portraying the bandleader is a professional violinist.


LOVE STORY


REAL LIFE:  Macy's co-owner Isidor Straus and his wife Ida refused a lifeboat and were last seen together on the ship's deck.

ON SCREEN:  The Strauses are shown as the elderly couple embracing each other in bed as they share a last tender moment together as the water rises.

More to Come.  --Cooter

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