Question 1

What novel is 'The Carey Treatment' based on, and who was its real author?

Accepted Answer

Based on the novel 'A Case of Need' (1968) credited to Jeffrey Hudson, later revealed to be a pseudonym for Michael Crichton.

Question 2

Why did Blake Edwards disown the final film?

Accepted Answer

Blake Edwards disowned the final film due to constant studio interference. He finished filming only after MGM threatened to destroy his career, then quit the day production ended.

Question 3

Which famous singer's daughter appears in the film, and what role does she play?

Accepted Answer

Melissa Torme-March, daughter of Mel Tormé, portrays the girl who dies.

Question 4

How does the film's protagonist differ from the original novel's characters?

Accepted Answer

There is no character called Dr. Peter Carey in the original novel; the credited screenwriter is a pseudonym for at least three writers, and the novelist was a pseudonymous Michael Crichton.

Question 5

Why does Blake Edwards' daughter Jennifer speak with a British accent in the film?

Accepted Answer

Blake Edwards and his family had been living in England for several years, which is why his daughter Jennifer (who plays Lydia) speaks with a mild British accent.

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