Question 1

What surprising stunt did Alec Guinness perform himself in the film?

Accepted Answer

Alec Guinness performed the stunt of climbing down the side of a mansion, despite a technician's assurance that the piano wire holding him up wouldn't break—it did break when he was about four feet from the ground.

Question 2

How were the strange laboratory noises created for the soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Uncredited sound editor Mary Habberfield produced the strange noises of the laboratory apparatus using a tuba and a bassoon.

Question 3

What real-world material shares properties with the fictional synthetic fiber in the film?

Accepted Answer

The fictional fiber, described as a 'long-chain molecule of infinite length,' resembles Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), discovered in 1968 and commercialized in the 1990s under brands like Dyneema and Spectra.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized 'The Man in the White Suit'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards and National Board of Review in 1952, the Academy Awards in 1953, and the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2011 and 2025.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'The Man in the White Suit'?

Accepted Answer

Inventor Sidney Stratton creates a fabric that never wears out, threatening to collapse the clothing industry, leading factory bigwigs to take desperate measures to stop him.

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