Question 1

Which actor made his credited screen debut in The Winning of Barbara Worth?

Accepted Answer

Gary Cooper, who later won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, made his first credited screen appearance as Abe Lee.

Question 2

Why was Gary Cooper hired for the role of Abe Lee?

Accepted Answer

Henry King tested stunt rider Gary Cooper for a difficult scene where he had to enter exhausted, fall flat on his face, and deliver crucial information. Cooper performed perfectly and was hired on the spot.

Question 3

What real-life event inspired the irrigation canal storyline in The Winning of Barbara Worth?

Accepted Answer

The Salton Sea was formed in 1905 when spring floods broke through a canal head-gate, diverting Colorado River water into the Salton Basin for two years.

Question 4

Which two surviving cast members attended the 1971 revival screening of The Winning of Barbara Worth?

Accepted Answer

Clyde Cook and Glen Walters were the only two surviving cast members present at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on 11 May 1971.

Question 5

Where was the permanent town 'Barba' built for the film, and what was its cost?

Accepted Answer

A permanent town costing $100,000 was constructed in the Black Rock Desert near the Oregon state line. It was called 'Barba' in the picture.

The Winning of Barbara Worth

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