Ku informed Hong that his uncle""s job served "as payment for bringing you to America - your uncle""s working for us.After awhile, a telegram is received from the concerned Commissar in Russia, announcing the immediate arrival of a replacement, dispatched from Moscow by train to find out what has happened to he three commissar comrades, the reason for the delay in selling he jewels, and to untangle any problems:Halt negotiations immediately.The witty (slightly wacky), 1890s celebrated, one-time stage star - plus-sized actress Carlotta (or "Lotta") arrived at the office - enthusiastically greeting Oliver as "Ducky!" and hey mutually agreed that they were both graying, but still looking distinguished and presentable.A poorly-made TV movie remake version was attempted,Dinner at Eight (1989), with Marsha Mason and John Mahoney as Oliver and Millicent Jordan, Stacy Edwards as their daughter Paula Jordan, Charles Durning and Ellen Greene as Dan and Kitty Packard, Lauren Bacall as Carlotta Vance, Harry Hamlin as Larry Renault, and Ralph Bruneau as Dr.