Question 1

Which stuntman performed Don Juan's dramatic leap from the 17th step of the grand staircase?

Accepted Answer

Stuntman/actor Jock Mahoney performed the leap, the only stuntman who would agree to do it, and was paid $350.

Question 2

Why did Errol Flynn wear a bandanna in the climactic fight scenes?

Accepted Answer

Flynn did not wear a wig and let his naturally curly hair grow for the role. Producers worried it would become unruly during fights, so he wore a bandanna.

Question 3

What footage from earlier Errol Flynn films was reused in Adventures of Don Juan?

Accepted Answer

Footage from The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was used for Don Juan's escape into the night, and from The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) for his entry into London.

Question 4

How many costumes were made for the film, and which designers won an Oscar for Best Costume Design?

Accepted Answer

Over 5,200 costumes were made. Leah Rhodes, Travilla, and Marjorie Best won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.

Question 5

Which festivals and awards did Adventures of Don Juan participate in?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Academy Awards (1950) and the Venice Film Festival (1951).

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