1.   American audiences are strong enough to accept this movie.

2.   American audiences first encountered Gielgud in films.

3.   American audiences were not ready for bilingual cuts.

4.   American audiences seem mesmerized by the Banks residence.

5.   American critics may write it off, and American audiences may hate it.

6.   American audiences are quick to think an English play is better than an American one.

7.   American audiences can stay abreast of overseas virtuosos.

8.   American audiences increasingly have no patience with subtitled films.

9.   American audiences know Chaykin best for his startling cameos, small but potent appearances in films generally populated by extremely well-groomed stars.

10.   American audiences would probably not be shocked at its portrayal of a modern urban neighborhood as a thicket of lonely hearts, slackers and thugs.