Question 1

Why was Stewart Granger dismayed with the film adaptation of Moonfleet?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Granger wanted the film to be made in Cornwall and was dismayed that it did not follow the book.

Question 2

How does the age of John Mohune in the film differ from the novel?

Accepted Answer

In the novel, John Mohune is much older, in his mid-teens at the start, and the action spans over ten years, including time in a foreign prison.

Question 3

Which character in the film was not present in the original novel?

Accepted Answer

The character Jeremy Fox did not appear in the novel.

Question 4

Where was Moonfleet filmed, apart from some scenes of the California coast?

Accepted Answer

The film was filmed entirely on the MGM backlot, apart from some scenes of the California coast.

Question 5

What was the financial outcome of Moonfleet for MGM?

Accepted Answer

The film was a major flop at the box-office, losing MGM 1.2 million dollars (10.85 million dollars in 2016) according to studio records.

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