Question 1

What surprising location was used to create 1930s Los Angeles for 'Marlowe'?

Accepted Answer

Director Neil Jordan built a fictional version of 1938 Los Angeles in the hills of Barcelona, using an abandoned paper factory turned into a studio.

Question 2

Which novel is 'Marlowe' actually based on, rather than Raymond Chandler's original works?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the 2014 novel 'The Black-Eyed Blonde' by Benjamin Black, not one of Chandler's original Marlowe stories.

Question 3

What subtle reference to the source material appears in Clare Cavendish's office?

Accepted Answer

A poster for 'The Black Eyed Blonde,' a fictional movie with the same name as the novel the film is based on, can be seen in Claire's office.

Question 4

What festival selected 'Marlowe' for screening?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2022.

Question 5

What investigation draws private detective Philip Marlowe into a wealthy family's affairs?

Accepted Answer

A beautiful blonde hires Marlowe to track down her former lover, embroiling him in an investigation involving a wealthy Californian family.

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