Question 1

What real-life unsolved murder is Death of a Scoundrel loosely based on?

Accepted Answer

It is loosely based on the mysterious death of Serge Rubinstein, a Russian-born financial wizard and stock manipulator found murdered in his New York apartment in 1955. The murder remains unsolved.

Question 2

Why did George Sanders replace George Brent in the lead role?

Accepted Answer

George Brent was to star but took ill after a large party scene with many extras had been filmed. Rather than an expensive reshoot, producers left the scene with him visible and replaced him with George Sanders.

Question 3

Which two films feature both Tom Conway and his brother George Sanders playing brothers?

Accepted Answer

This film and The Falcon's Brother (1942) are the only two films to feature Tom Conway and his brother George Sanders. They played brothers in both films.

Question 4

What was the real-life marital connection between George Sanders and co-star Zsa Zsa Gabor?

Accepted Answer

George Sanders was the ex-husband of co-star Zsa Zsa Gabor. They were married from 1949 to 1954. He later married her elder sister Magda Gabor from 1970 to 1971.

Question 5

How much older was Celia Lovsky, who played George Sanders' mother, than Sanders himself?

Accepted Answer

Celia Lovsky, who played George Sanders' mother, was only 9 years his senior.

Death of a Scoundrel

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