Question 1

Which real-life health crisis affected Edward G. Robinson during filming?

Accepted Answer

On 18 June 1962, while filming in Kenya's bush country, Edward G. Robinson suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to Nairobi, flown to London, and after weeks of rest, finished the film.

Question 2

Why was the film's original score replaced for its US release?

Accepted Answer

When released in the US in 1965, Paramount cut much of the film to fit a double-bill, removing the original score by Tristram Cary and replacing it with one by Les Baxter. The title was also changed to 'A Boy Ten Feet Tall'.

Question 3

What controversial content was censored by the British Board of Film Censors?

Accepted Answer

The BBFC asked for scenes between Sammy and the Syrian peddler to be cut or toned down to secure a 'U' certificate. The Syrian was shown sexually attracted to Sammy, though some cut parts remained in the final print.

Question 4

Which actor's entire role was cut from the original three-hour version?

Accepted Answer

Marne Maitland's part of Hassan, the caretaker of Sammy's apartment block who was killed in the bombing raid along with Sammy's parents, was entirely cut from the film.

Question 5

Where were the Durban street scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The Durban street scenes may have used stock footage, but the Fairview Hotel, supposedly in Durban, was actually in Jinja, Uganda. The film unit did not shoot in Durban at all.

A Boy Ten Feet Tall

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