JRRT and film

[Sauron the White]

from davem

So, if your purpose in this thread is to imply that Tolkien disapproved of film dramatisation of his work because he didn't like films its not going to work

Actually it was just intellectual curiosity that sparked my question. No hidden motives I assure you. If I attempt to use anything taken from this thread you have my permission (as if you or anyone needs it) to jump all over me and take me to task for it.

It simply occured to me that we talk a great deal about Tolkien and film (meaning the LOTR films) but very little seems to be said about how Tolkien felt about movies in his own time.

I really want to know what he liked and what his film habits were. For what its worth, I too love the Marx Brothers and when I read your first response I smiled from ear to ear. Thinking of JRRT watching the war scenes from DUCK SOUP and then trying to write LOTR --- well, thats quite a picture.

Hoping others have JRRT film stories to tell.