Is there such a thing as selflessness?
But whatever Stanley wishes for, the Devil finds a loophole.
We cant blame him, of course; its in his nature.
Cook was incredibly sharp and sardonic, with a handsome, unblinking mask instead of expressions.
Moore was more approachable, a traditional comedian in terms of clowning and cheeky face-pulling.
We feel warmly towards Moore; personally, Ive always found Peter Cook to be a scary figure.
So it never seemed strange to me that it was Dudley Moore who had the more successful film career.
He was easier to feel comfortable with, as a character, and a more straightforwardly talented actor.
But I dont buy it.
I can think of nothing worse than to live up to ones potential, Cook replied.
I leave it, glimmering, on the horizon.
Its all still brilliant and funny, of course, but a loneliness shines out from it.
Or is that just my imagination?
I see the same inBedazzleds George Spiggott.
This makesBedazzledsound very layered and it absolutely is, not just in words, but also in visual detail.
Under the photograph is a caption Big Sister is Watching You.
The director was none other than Stanley Donen, one of the great Hollywood musical directors.
Pleased with the result, Donen still ratesBedazzledas a favourite amongst his own works.
Its also worth mentioning the music inBedazzled, which was composed by Dudley Moore.
Stanley has wished to become a star, and he sings Love Me!
with mad energy while the girls scream for him.
But the Devil has plans to upstage him.
They are silent in their awe of his disinterest.
Bedazzledwas perhaps too challenging in places to appeal to everyone.
There is animation and absurdism.
Perhaps it could never work without Cooks presence as the Devil.
Everything about it is hard, and sharp, and clever.
But that amount of cold, cutting brilliance can make you feel a little chilly.
