Question 1

Which film was the first to play at Radio City Music Hall?

Accepted Answer

The Bitter Tea of General Yen was the first film to play at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall upon its opening on January 6, 1933.

Question 2

Why did Chinese embassy officials complain about this film?

Accepted Answer

Chinese embassy officials in Washington, DC, complained about the depiction of the treatment of war prisoners and some dehumanizing language about the Chinese people.

Question 3

What did the author of the novel think of the film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Grace Zaring Stone, who wrote the novel the film was based on, said the film was miscast and Barbara Stanwyck was all wrong for the part of Megan.

Question 4

How much was spent on Chinese antiques for the set?

Accepted Answer

The production utilized $200,000 worth of Chinese antiques and art objects, including $7,000 for a bronze incense burner.

Question 5

What was the purpose of the surreal dream sequence?

Accepted Answer

The surreal, impressionistic dream sequence was thought to be the only way American audiences would accept that Megan was sexually attracted to the Chinese general.

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