A Mad Look at Old Movies #T5036
In "Tarzan Faces Tsuris," a whimsical tale from the pages of A Mad Look at Old Movies, a Broadway show's last-minute crisis sparks a surprising turn when flower girl Mamie steps into the spotlight—just long enough to discover her hidden talent. Written by Dick De Bartolo and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Jack Davis, the story captures a moment of fleeting fame and quiet redemption, all rendered in the distinctive style of Davis’s cover pencils and inks.
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Mr. Beastly's latest extravaganza is about to open on Broadway when his leading lady is injured. The desperate Beastly takes flower girl Mamie and teaches her the entire part in the 30 minutes before curtain. She becomes such a big star that she leaves her family behind, but finally breaks down with feelings of guilt. Once again she's a flower girl, but she's still got talent. When another producer's leading lady is injured, he stops Mamie on the street -- and buys all her flowers.
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