Question 1

What surprising gift exchange happened between Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda on set?

Accepted Answer

Katharine Hepburn gave Henry Fonda Spencer Tracy's brown Fedora on the first day. Fonda painted a watercolor of his three film hats and gave the original to Hepburn, then sent signed lithographs to every crew member.

Question 2

Which major film festival included 'On Golden Pond' in its 1982 lineup?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1982.

Question 3

What was unusual about the working relationship between Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn before filming?

Accepted Answer

Despite having mutual friends and acquaintances, Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn had never worked together or even met before making 'On Golden Pond'.

Question 4

Where was 'On Golden Pond' entirely filmed on location?

Accepted Answer

It was shot entirely in New Hampshire in summer 1980, with interiors at a Squam Lake cottage and most exteriors on Squam Lake, except one boat scene on Lake Winnepesaukee.

Question 5

What family conflict drives the story of 'On Golden Pond'?

Accepted Answer

When daughter Chelsea arrives at the summer lake house, the Thayer family must renew bonds and overcome years of generational friction between parents Norman and Ethel and their daughter.

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