The Dismantled Alter of Life

Cast of Characters

Hayley Blythe : Lauren Bacall

- Political science major

- Focused on government reform and legal justice; keeps to herself, watches from the background, but has no trouble stepping up to take action; doesn't have too many life ambitions on a grand scale, just wants to make her way and continue to study.

Betty Hughes : Katharine Hepburn

- Biology Major

- Self-destructive and reckless, often saved by everyone because she takes too many risks; of the devil-may-care attitude. Studies biology and endeavors to be an army nurse.

Mary Griffin : Gene Tierney

- English Major

- Focused on bettering the ignorant generations; careful, caring, nurturing, cares about social justice; endeavors to be a university professor who makes genuine connections and adds value to mundane education.

Edward Franklin : John Wayne

- History /Mathematics Major

- Intellectual, philosopher, loves to be well-read; quiet, shy, reserved, only rises to confrontation when he feels called to protect. Plans on joining the navy as a commissioned officer, codebreaking. Plans to join the navy immediately after graduation.

Charles Butler : Gregory Peck

- Journalism Major

- Endeavors to chase crime and political stories, focused on the truth; reckless and always breaking the rules, refusing to waste his life by not taking risks; would work government if he could but is okay with just making his way.

Douglas Martin : Robert Wagner

- Chemical Engineering Major

- Endeavors to be in the Chemical Corps of the Army; will join as soon as he graduates. Always exhausted, always overwhelming himself, pulling all-nighters and neglecting his health. Doesn't care. Optimistic nihilist.

Not at all historically accurate playlist for "tenebrous"

- stand by me - ben e king
- just an old-fashioned girl - eartha kitt
- beyond the sea - bobby darin
- sh-boom - the chords
- que sera sera - doris day
- skip to my lou - judy garland
- god help the girl - god help the girl
- bewitched, bothered, and bewildered - ella fitzgerald
- smile - nat king cole
- all i could do was cry - etta james
- only time will tell - etta james
- this magic moment - ben e king
- time after time - judy garland
- lovin' you more every day - etta james
- stop the wedding - etta james
- good morning heartache - billie holiday
- wind beneath my wings - bette midler
- (today i met) the boy i'm gonna marry - darlene love
- i'll be seeing you - billie holiday
- ain't too proud to beg - the temptations
- too young - nat king cole
- unchained melody - sam cooke
- with this ring - the platters
- travelin' band - creedence clearwater revival
- johnny b goode - chuck berry
- unforgettable - nat king

Movie Watch List to get in the Mood

st. elmo's fire (1985)
the imitation game (2014)
dead poets society (1989)
charade (1963)
rope (1948)
kill your darlings (2013)
sherlock holmes (2009)
an education (2009)

Tik Toks to watch to meet the characters

- Hayley Blythe (Lauren Bacall) by @lindaepellicola
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdf4WFUV/

- Charles Butler (Gregory Peck) by @oldhollywood.edits
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdf4Q9FC/

- Betty Hughes (Katharine Hepburn) by @alandra
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdf4GuSD/

- Mary Griffin (Gene Tierney) by @avadoesfilm
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdf4xhVu/