Mr. Know All

Name: In the 1950's a movie named Trio was made portraying three short stories by Somerset Maugham, one of which was Mr. Know All. There are many differences between the movie and the short story. Question 1 Watch the first clip of Trio.Find two similarities and two differences between the story and the movie. You may write your answers or record them. Question 2 Watch the second part of the Trioclip. How does the short story end? How does the movie end? What is the difference? Which end do you prefer? Why? You can write you answers or record them. You may write or record your answer. Question 3Below you will find a copy of the movie review published on October 11, 1950. The review itself reveals the prejudice and chauvinism*שׁוֹבִינִיזם of the times. Find an example of both in the review.1950's Movie Review Question 4You can read newspapers from the 1950's by pressing the link below.Turn the pages of one till you find something that catches your eye.What do you learn about 1950 from this item?Choose a newspaper from 1950