What was the first film to use the Godfather title

What was the first film to use the Godfather title #604843 06/05/11 10:38 PM 06/05/11 10:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 13 K KL70 OP Wiseguy
KL70 OP K Wiseguy Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 13	Does anyone know what was the first film to use the 'Godfather' title when referring to a mob boss. It probably wasn't the one this fansite exists for.

Re: What was the first film to use the Godfather title [Re: KL70] #604846 06/05/11 10:49 PM 06/05/11 10:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,032 Texas O olivant
olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,032 Texas	As far as I know, the GF was the first time it was used. In fact, the first time that the title received publicity was during Valachi's testimony. Last edited by olivant; 06/05/11 10:49 PM. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: What was the first film to use the Godfather title [Re: KL70] #604848 06/05/11 10:51 PM 06/05/11 10:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 31,335 New Jersey, USA J Geoff The Don
J Geoff The Don Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 31,335 New Jersey, USA	I thought Puzo himself penned the term "Godfather" in regards to the Mafia... I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs \| Facebook \| Godfather Filming Locations

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