Question 1

Why was 'Parrish' the final feature film for Claudette Colbert?

Accepted Answer

Claudette Colbert's previous film was Texas Lady (1955). After Parrish, she did not appear on any screen until the mini-series The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987).

Question 2

What is unique about the tobacco grown in 'Parrish'?

Accepted Answer

The tobacco is Connecticut Shade tobacco, first planted around 1900. At its height over 20,000 acres were planted; by 2018 about 2,000 acres were cultivated yearly. It is prized by premium cigar makers for wrappers.

Question 3

What real-life event affected tobacco crops during the production of 'Parrish'?

Accepted Answer

In 1960, an epidemic of blue mold destroyed one third of the tobacco crop, costing millions.

Question 4

How did Karl Malden's real name appear in 'Parrish'?

Accepted Answer

In a scene, Raike mentions that 'Sekulovich is irrigating' his fields. Sekulovich is Karl Malden's real name, which he often worked into dialogue.

Question 5

What conflict drives the story in 'Parrish'?

Accepted Answer

Parrish McLean's mother marries Judd Raike, a ruthless planter who wants to drive Sala Post out of business. Judd insists Parrish learn the business from the ground up.

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