Question 1

Why did the production of 'One, Two, Three' have to move from Berlin to Munich during filming?

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Wall began construction overnight on August 13, 1961, right through the set at the Brandenburger Tor, forcing the team to relocate to Munich to shoot remaining scenes on a parking lot.

Question 2

What led James Cagney to retire from films for 20 years after making this movie?

Accepted Answer

James Cagney had such a negative experience making this picture that he retired from films for 20 years until his cameo in Ragtime (1981).

Question 3

How did Billy Wilder respond when asked why he made a film about Coca-Cola?

Accepted Answer

Billy Wilder said, 'I just think Coca-Cola to be funny. And when I drink it, it seems even funnier to me.'

Question 4

What did Joan Crawford do to protest the movie's Coca-Cola connection, and how did Billy Wilder respond?

Accepted Answer

Joan Crawford telephoned Billy Wilder to protest the Coca-Cola connection, so Wilder added a final scene where James Cagney buys Coke from a vending machine, with the last bottle being Pepsi.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'One, Two, Three' set in Cold War-era West Berlin?

Accepted Answer

American Coca-Cola executive C.R. 'Mac' MacNamara is tasked with babysitting his boss' spoiled 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who proves difficult when she reveals she is pregnant by a Communist.

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