Miss Short Round?

Posted by Andrea from ts42-4.wla.ts.ucla.edu on July 21, 1998 at 11:06:41:

I came across some intersting info recently in regards to Lucas' original ideas for the character of Short Round in ToD. Originally Lucas wanted the character to be an aprox. 10 year old girl.

Spielberg, Frank Marshall (producer), and the screenwriters Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck objected to the idea arguing that the situations in the picture were just a bit too rough for a young girl.

I love Short Round as it wound up being, (look carefully and see who really saves Indy's bacon in ToD); but I think it would have been fascinating to see a strong young girl playing against Willie's shrill wimpfest. It would defenitely fit in with Lucas' tradition of strong female characters.

Was George right in compromising?

Follow Ups:

• Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Michaelson 11:26:29 7/21/98 (7)
  • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Andrea 15:57:47 7/21/98 (6)
    • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Steve McCrary 16:50:01 7/21/98 (5)
      • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Michaelson 13:59:03 7/22/98 (0)
      • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Andrea 17:00:20 7/21/98 (3)
        • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Gary Adams 19:24:03 7/21/98 (2)
          • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Andrea 21:36:33 7/21/98 (1)
            • Re: Miss Short Round? Well, let's consider.... Gary 10:15:14 7/22/98 (0)

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