Question 1

How much money did The Goldwyn Follies lose at the box office?

Accepted Answer

The film lost $727,500 at the box office.

Question 2

Which film first used Max Factor's 'Pan-Cake' makeup for color film?

Accepted Answer

The first film to use it was Vogues of 1938 (1937); The Goldwyn Follies was the second.

Question 3

What ballet choreographed by George Balanchine was cut from this film?

Accepted Answer

Balanchine choreographed a ballet of Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' for the film, but Goldwyn cut it, saying miners wouldn't understand it.

Question 4

Why was this film George Gershwin's last?

Accepted Answer

Gershwin died before filming began; his songs were unfinished. Vernon Duke completed them, co-writing 'Spring Again' and the ballet music.

Question 5

Which festivals recognized The Goldwyn Follies?

Accepted Answer

It was an Academy Awards nominee in 1939 and was shown at the Venice Film Festival in 1938.

The Goldwyn Follies

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