'Bringing Up Baby,' a classic film alongside Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, is noted for potentially being the first movie to use the word 'gay' with a homosexual implication. Initially a flop, the film's significance gained intrigue over time. TCM host Dave Karger shared insights on Cary Grant's possible awareness of the word's connotation in the 1930s. Alonso Duralde, an author, suggests that while its usage may not have been widely understood at the time, it sparks debate about Grant's intention, presenting the use as both intriguing and elusive.
The film 'Bringing Up Baby' features what could be the first film usage of 'gay' in a homosexual sense, which has led to much speculation.
Cary Grant's line was possibly ad-libbed, suggesting awareness of the word's meaning, yet it was unclear if it was widely recognized at the time.
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