COINS, like all the time?
Was this some effective form of intimidation in the 30's-40's? Why did they do this???
2006-09-14 05:36:19 · 7 answers · asked by joelgehringer 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Look here, schweethart, it's a tough guy thing, see? Like cracking knuckles and flipping keys. A guy's gotta look tough, see?
But it beats the hell out of standing here with the cameras rolling and nothing ta do, see? Take care, doll face, and don't let nobody give you no wooden nickles.
2006-09-14 05:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it showed they had a cool dexterity under any situation. Most people would be shaky with nervousness given the stress the characters were under, but these guys were tough and unshakable. Being able to casually toss a coin with a wry smile on their face was a subtle way to convey that on film.
2006-09-14 12:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by dbackbarb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This was when they were NOT smoking cigarettes, right? Maybe it is a method of quitting smoking that we should check into. Hmmm . . . interesting.
2006-09-14 12:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Peggy Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was just a quirk that was cool.
2006-09-14 12:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes...see hear mugsy, we's always flip coins and dare yous to snatch it away...
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2006-09-14 12:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was stereotypically "manly"? Really don't know........
2006-09-14 12:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by lenfantdezappa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋