" The independent-minded and assertive Anna asked why the wives kept addressing her as "Sir" - and Lady Thiang explained that she was regarded as a superior Western woman in their misogynistic country - much higher in social status han other Siamese women: "Because you scientific, not lowly like woman.The major starring role in the film, an inspired casting choice, was held by legendary silent film diva Gloria Swanson (Mae West was also a possible choice for the role), who "autobiographically" portrayed Norma Desmond - a deluded, tragic, ambitious actress whose career declined with the coming of the talkies.He asks: "What""s on your mind, lady?...You know what I think? I think maybe you had an idea you""d take a swim.That""s what I think." With an apathetic response, she responds: "Leave me alone." The policeman encourages her to move on:You take a swim, I""d have to take a swim.Is that fair? Just because you feel like bumpin"" yourself off, I gotta get pneumonia? Never thought about that, did ya? OK.One of the announcers noted: "All of boxing is hoping for a warrior who thrills us with his passion." Under the credits, to the tune ofTake You Backby Frank Stallone and Valentine, views of downtown Philadelphia were shown.