Question 1

What was the original ending for Captain January?

Accepted Answer

The earliest script called for Captain January to die of a heart attack just after Star lights the lighthouse lamp, but Darryl F. Zanuck made extensive changes.

Question 2

Why was Shirley Temple's hula dance scene cut?

Accepted Answer

A scene with Shirley Temple dancing the hula was deleted because test audiences found the hula immoral.

Question 3

What happened to the lobsters used in the 'At the Codfish Ball' sequence?

Accepted Answer

The lobsters were real but cooked to prevent escape, then painted back to natural color. After filming, the crew ate them.

Question 4

What does Captain January refer to when he says he taught Star using 'the Bible and Bowditch'?

Accepted Answer

'Bowditch' refers to 'The American Practical Navigator' by Nathaniel Bowditch, a marine navigation reference first published in 1802.

Question 5

Which actor was listed in studio records for Captain January but did not appear?

Accepted Answer

John Carradine was listed as 'East Indian' in casting calls but did not appear or was not identifiable in the film.

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