Question 1

Why was Orson Welles reportedly disgusted with the final cut of The Stranger?

Accepted Answer

Editor Ernest J. Nims cut almost 30 minutes from Welles' version, including 19 minutes from the opening, with the footage believed lost.

Question 2

What historical distinction does The Stranger hold regarding its depiction of World War II?

Accepted Answer

It was the first mainstream American movie to feature footage of Nazi concentration camps following World War II.

Question 3

Which Orson Welles-directed film was the only one to show a profit in its original release?

Accepted Answer

The Stranger was the only film directed by Orson Welles to show a profit in its original release.

Question 4

What is the meaning of a 'Carthaginian peace' as mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

It refers to a peace treaty demanding total subjugation of the defeated side, based on Rome's destruction of Carthage, often describing overly harsh settlements.

Question 5

How was Loretta Young typically photographed in The Stranger and similar films of her career?

Accepted Answer

She was photographed almost exclusively from the left side or left three-quarters, never more evident than in this film.

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