]The two-hour long hit farcewas released at Christmas-time, and became one of the most highly-acclaimed and financially-successful comedies and films of 1982 (and of all-time).Although Professor Lowe claimed: "Everything""s under control," in fairly rapid succession, they were all killed:Sven""s neck was fractured or cracked by a slow twist(# 12 death).Miniver (1942).The story was "suggested" by Henry James"" 1880 novellaWashington Square, originally published as a "tragicomedy" serial inCornhill Magazine(in various installments from June to November of 1880) and Harper""sNew Monthly Magazine.Seems like such an incredibly short time ago."- Stanley reveals his curious desire to "get a peek at this Superman" from the front window of his home - he experiences his first view of Kay""s suitor - and has a pained reaction!- in the middle of the night, Stanley frantically worries to his wife Ellie (Joan Bennett) about Kay""s choice of a fiancee: "We don""t know a thing about him.He also speculates hat Jake may have ""found himself"" in the interim:Escobar: You look like you""ve done well by yourself.