Question 1

What bizarre spy story connects John Drew Barrymore and director Joseph Losey?

Accepted Answer

According to interviews, the FBI paid John Drew Barrymore to spy on Losey in Europe after Losey was blacklisted. Barrymore later confessed to Losey about the money and expense account.

Question 2

Which future director made his only screen acting appearance in this film?

Accepted Answer

Robert Aldrich, who was Joseph Losey's assistant, appears in this film. It marks his only screen acting role.

Question 3

Why did Dorothy Comingore cut off her hair during production?

Accepted Answer

She was appalled by her husband Richard Collins's HUAC testimony and cut her hair, comparing it to French women who slept with German soldiers. She wore a wig for the film.

Question 4

What was the final film of actress Dorothy Comingore?

Accepted Answer

This was Dorothy Comingore's final film. She was blacklisted afterwards.

Question 5

Which two actors in the film were also blacklisted alongside Joseph Losey?

Accepted Answer

Actors Dorothy Comingore and Howland Chamberlin were blacklisted, as was director Joseph Losey after this film.

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