Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Sen-Sen again

From Christmas Eve (dir. Edward L. Marin, 1947). Aunt Matlilda (Ann Harding) gives instructions:

“Remember, Robert, when William brings Mr. Jonathan to the car, you must conduct yourself as though he had never gone away.”

“Yes, ma’am. I even have the package of Sen-Sen to give to him before he kisses you.”
Mr. Jonathan, you see, drinks.

No one will ever have this conversation again, for Sen-Sen is no more.

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comments: 4

Anonymous said...

interesting display cases

https://www.cowanauctions.com/lot/sen-sen-chewing-gum-store-display-boxes-1238807

Michael Leddy said...

They’re impressive.

I’m amazed to see the asking prices for Sen-Sen at eBay. Also amazed to see the little sliding box, which I’d forgotten about.

shallnot said...

... and cigarettes. At least in the Stan Freberg version of Trouble from “Music Man” (I don’t think I’ve heard anyone else’s version).

“And braggin' all about how they're gonna cover up
A tell-tale breath with Sen-Sen”

Michael Leddy said...

Yes, perhaps esp. when women were not supposed to smoke. (“Blow some my way” was the line in an old Chesterfield ad.)

Think of all the clerks and secretaries who must have ended their lunch hours with Sen-Sen.