Question 1

Why did Peter Sellers hate the film 'Hoffman'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Sellers hated the film because he felt his character was too close to his own actual personality. He failed to buy the film negative to reshoot it and then went into a period of depression.

Question 2

What was the original title of the stage version of 'Hoffman'?

Accepted Answer

The stage version was entitled 'Call Me Daddy'. It was shown on 'Armchair Theatre' in 1967, starring Donald Pleasence as Hoffman, and is available on YouTube.

Question 3

Which portrait hangs in Hoffman's apartment, and where else did it appear?

Accepted Answer

A portrait of Daniel Mendoza, Peter Sellers' great-great-grandfather, hangs in Hoffman's apartment. It also appeared in 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu'.

Question 4

Who directed both the 1967 TV version and the 1970 film of this story?

Accepted Answer

Alvin Rakoff directed both the original 1967 TV version and the 1970 film of this story.

Question 5

In 'Hoffman', how does Miss Smith play 'Chopsticks' on the piano?

Accepted Answer

Miss Smith plays 'Chopsticks' using only her right hand, whereas it is usually played with both index fingers.

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