The committed Johnny Depp fans among you will immediately recognise the title of this post as being the name one of his less-well-known movies.
The Man Who Cried is a not a good film. Oh, Johnny is excellent, of course. He always makes the best possible job of any role and here he gives us a beautifully drawn (and just plain beautiful) character, who is believable and sympathetic right up to his last scene, where he is let down by the script. I will say no more except that I was quite disgusted with the ending, which was the sort which made me want to throw something at the screen in sheer frustration and disbelief, but there you go. It wasn’t Johnny’s fault.
This movie was released nine years ago, and sank without trace (except in Depp-dom, and possibly Christina Ricci-dom) so why am I telling you this now?
Well, the auction house Bonhams* is holding yet another of its entertainment memorabilia sales, and three of the lots are costumes worn by Johnny Depp in this very movie. You can bid on a replica 16th century breastplate, a braid-trimmed short jacket, or a complete outfit consisting of waistcoat, short military-style jacket, and cream moleskin trousers, and it’s the costume that he wore in the ‘sweeping up horse-shit’ scene, if you must know.
What they don’t tell you is that the jacket is missing its epaulettes, but it’s a very desirable lot, for all that! But let me warn you that judging by previous auctions, you can expect to pay way over the estimated price.
So. Who’d like to get into Johnny Depp’s trousers?
*Bonhams send me email notifications of their auctions, not because I’m an avid auction-junkie (I’m not) but because some time ago they sold The Shirt worn by Johnny Depp in The Libertine. Â I coveted that shirt, and OH, bless him, agreed to let me bid on it, but the price went up beyond what we were prepared to pay, sadly. Â Anyway, since then, I’ve been on their radar.
Yes it’s me Jay. I’m suddenly feeling much better so thought I’d do a bit of catching up. Oh! Would that I could fit into JD’s trousers, or some of my own for that matter! Wouldn’t it just make not only your day, but the rest of your days, to be the owner of such treasures. Have you tried clicking your heels together three times, and wishing very hard? You’d probably end up in Kansas if you did, so perhaps it not a good idea. I’d be very interested to know what price it reaches though.
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Yes, yes I would.
But that’s no surprise to you, I’d bet.
Wanna pool our life savings????
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I haven’t seen “the Man who Cried” – so may keep an eye out for it. I wouldn’t bid for anything of JD’s – not even his trousers (no disrespect meant here of course) but I was tempted a few years ago to bid for something of Steve McQueen’s. There were some toy/model cars which had been used in his last film and which he later kept. I had thought maybe if I was lucky I could later pass them on to my grandson. I went no further than the thought though but regretted that I didn’t at least give myself the chance. Good for you for you for having a go even if it has meant being on Bonham’s database. At least you will get plenty of notice of any future auctions and who knows! A x
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Hollywood again..
I bet you would like to get into Mr. Depp’s trousers *wink wink*
I need a classy outfit to muck out the stables, or sweep up horse-shit as you put it. Do you think I should bid?
Granny – Lovely to see you! I’m so glad you’re feeling better!
Mmm. I would love to fit into Johnny Depp’s trousers, but it would be a pretty slim chance (pun intended). He’s very lean, bless him. I might get one leg in. LOL!
Maureen – Yes, yes, I knew you would! LOL! You have life savings? Oh goodie! I’ll add my tenpence and we’ll be in business!
SJ Anne – Oh, you should have bid on the cars! They would have been such fun to own! Next time, huh?
Sandy – It’s not out yet, Sandy! The premiere is at the end o this month – but you can be sure I’ll be seeing it as soon as possible!
Carolina – I cannot imagine what you could possibly mean!
But yes, I think you should definitely bid! Tell you what, if you get the Cesar outfit, I’ll consider swapping Lt-Cmdr Data for it?
Tee hee.
I’m a happily married woman. It would never occur to me to get into Mr. Depp’s trousers. But I don’t think I’d mind a smooch.
If I had the money, I would bid to win. And then sleep wrapped up in them every night. Which would prob cause a row so it’s better if I don’t have money anyway
Hi!
My name is Helene and since I’m a huge fan of the wonderful Johnny Depp (such a pleasure just to write his name;)) I have had so much fun reading the blogs from you and your husband. Just love his stories about your “suffering” of JDOCD. Didn´t know that my overwhelming admiration actually had a name, but now, reading about you, I know I´m far from alone being a woman too old for wanting to kiss posters! I have to admit though, that I love feeling silly like that, knowing that side of me didn´t die when I was a teenager. Anyway, thank you for sharing your person with other admirers, like me, and please forgive me if my english is strange here and there since I´m not from England.
Love to all nice JDOCD persons from Helene
Well, I never heard of that movie, and I wil make sure NEVER to watch it!
But…”Who’d like to get into Johnny Depp’s trousers?”
Um yes Please!
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Ruth – I’m a happily married woman too!
JT – LOL! No kidding!
Helene – Hi there! Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment. It’s always lovely to hear from someone who appreciates Mr Depp, and if you like my blog, and also my husband’s blog, even nicer!
You are very, very far from being alone, my dear. My own little circle of *ahem* dedicated Johnny Depp fans is composed of women who are mostly in their forties upward, with a good percentage of over-fifties. JDOCD has no upper age-limit. We have plans for a ‘Depp Haven’ old folks’ home, but probably the less said about that the better. Hee hee.
It IS fun, isn’t it?
Meleah – Get in line, honey. LOL!
Hi again!
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I have always had a strong inner feeling that I somehow have a connection with England. Maybe one of my previuos lives was there. Anyway, my plan is to sometime visit your country, so please let me sign up for “Depp Haven”. Feels like I would enjoy my older days there in such nice company;). By the way, I´m also married to a nice man, but I would be happy to slip into Johnnys trousers any day. That´s because he´s one of a kind and can´t be compared to a ordinary man so that slip wouldn,t really count(if you ask me, that is. Maybe my husband will have another opinion about that)
One of my favourite movies happens to be “The man who cried” because I love the music, the actors and Sally Potters way to tell the story. And of course Johnny looks beautiful on that fairytailhorse.
I will continue to let your funny stories and beautiful photos enjoy my day. I just looove how you happens to find things about the gorgeous Johnny to fit in your wednesdays letterhunt. And when I first found your husbands blog and all the stories about your JDOCD from the beginning of it all, well, I haven´t laughed so much ever. He seems to be a really special man, and by his blog I found yours. I´m happy for that. Though I feel like a teenager in my admiration for Johnny, I can´t say I feel a connection with them so I´m so pleased to have find a place with some other devoted (and equally mature?;) )ladies my own age.
Once again, I hope I haven´t made too many mistakes about the language, just have my schoolenglish to trust on.
Have a nice day.
Helene – So you want to be put on the waiting list for Depp Haven, huh? LOL! I think the place might get very crowded once the word gets out! Everyone will want to stay with us! LOL!
We all have our favourite movies. One of my friends also loves The Man Who Cried. She is a big fan of Cesar!
Thank you, yes, OH (my husband) is a very special man – that’s why we’ve been married for nearly 33 years.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I look forward to seeing you in here again! And no, you don’t make many mistakes – your English is very, very good! I’m impressed.
Thank you for that…so now I dare to write in here:).
I have thougt about telling you how much I enjoy this reading for a while, since I been visiting in here for quite some time now. But it´s kind of frightening not knowing if I can make myself understood without by accident insulting anybody. I would love taking lessons again, like in school, and to have the opportunity to learn more. Maybe I will when the time is right. It´s much more easy to understand what others write than to actually create sentences myself. But of course, the more I read what others write, the more I learn about new words and grammar.