] The early 50s film set in upstate New York, a period piece that reflects its imes, was actually a remake of Josef von Sternberg""s downbeat 1931 film (with the original titleAn American Tragedy), starring Sylvia Sidney, Phillips Holmes, and Frances Dee.In the end, his excessive arrogance, violent masochism and pushing of limits led to his own downfall, and to his belief hat he had failed in his mission and duty.]Plot SynopsisThe Title Credits - Groupie Annie Savoy""s "The Church of Baseball" Monologue:A series of still black and white photos from baseball""s past (including images of Pete Rose, Babe Ruth, and others) provided he backdrop for the title credits, with accompaniment by cultured and literate baseball and sports groupie Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon), a junior-college English teacher and sexually-seductive baseball groupie." He added that everyone shared Myers"" murderous impulses: "Get to know him, baby.he""s you."Aspiring chef Rudy Grimes speculated hat Myers was a serial killer because of poor nutrition:"Never underestimate the effect of a poor diet.