Question 1

Why is the main poster of 'Black Widow' misleading?

Accepted Answer

The poster shows the title character as a blonde with long yellow hair, but Peggy Ann Garner actually has short blond hair.

Question 2

Which actress was Nunnally Johnson's first choice for the role played by Ginger Rogers?

Accepted Answer

Johnson's first choice was Ginger Rogers, then Joan Crawford. Rogers initially turned it down but changed her mind after a letter from Johnson.

Question 3

What film within the film is mentioned by Peter Denver?

Accepted Answer

Peter mentions seeing 'The Girl in the Window' at a third-run theater, a reference to Nunnally Johnson's film 'The Woman in the Window' (1944).

Question 4

How did Peggy Ann Garner get cast as Nancy Ordway?

Accepted Answer

Maggie McNamara was originally cast but fell ill. Fox cameraman Charles G. Clarke saw Garner at a hotel and suggested her to Nunnally Johnson.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Black Widow'?

Accepted Answer

When a young stage hopeful is found dead, suspicion falls on her mentor, a successful Broadway producer.

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