Question 1

What surprising connection does the title sequence of 'Gunga Din' have to another classic film?

Accepted Answer

The gong used in the title sequence is the same one that was used to summon King Kong six years earlier.

Question 2

How did Sam Jaffe prepare to play the Indian Hindu character Gunga Din?

Accepted Answer

Sam Jaffe, who was cast after Sabu was unavailable, said he kept telling himself to 'Think Sabu' to convincingly portray the role.

Question 3

What dangerous discovery do the British sergeants make while on a mission in India?

Accepted Answer

While completing a telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult.

Question 4

Why did some Indians refuse to believe the film's locations weren't real?

Accepted Answer

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. said the backdrops and locations were so convincing that they fooled Indians who had visited the real Khyber Pass.

Question 5

What major award recognition did 'Gunga Din' receive?

Accepted Answer

It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1940.

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