Rakshasa wrote:
Totally, SC. Bela knows the guy is being a jerk, but still answers all the questions (including the invasive obnoxious ones) with a smile. He comes off like a class act, big time.
Wasn't it Lillian who said he know how to handle the reporters.  Could chat with them and walk away without really telling them much?  At any rate, whether true or not, here he was straight forward and, I think, seemed genuinely happy for the attention; even if a bit negative.  His attitude, alone, merited recognition with another film role.  Too bad the powers that be at this point didn't think so.