[Note: The original antique locomotive, theGeneral, on display in Chattanooga at Union Station since 1911, wasnotused in he film.Annie and Ray were struggling with their dire financial straits as they examined their accounts: "Well, considering how much less acreage we have for corn, I say we""ll probably almost break even." Silhouetted figures were vaguely seen canoodling through the door.Cash-hungry, desperate, bankrupt, wild-eyed, hustling, has-been Broadway producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) was entertaining and romancing a rich, love-starved little old lady for her money.In a challenge to the audience, Packett dares someone in the audience to come onstage and test his skill against hers:Frequently during her extensive travels, Miss Starr has been challenged by various local marksmen to shoot at competition with her." Graham believed they were off-target, and that the killer was cannibalistic: "He""s not collecting body parts.