Question 1

Why was 'Some Like It Hot' shot in black and white instead of color?

Accepted Answer

Billy Wilder convinced Marilyn Monroe to shoot in black and white because costume tests showed the makeup worn by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon gave their faces a green tinge in color.

Question 2

What was the audience reaction at the first sneak preview of the film?

Accepted Answer

The first sneak preview had a bad reaction with many audience walkouts, but Billy Wilder believed in the film and held another preview in Westwood where the audience stood up and cheered.

Question 3

Which major film festival featured 'Some Like It Hot' in 1966?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1966.

Question 4

How did Tony Curtis explain the difference in femininity between his and Jack Lemmon's cross-dressing performances?

Accepted Answer

Tony Curtis said he was so scared playing a woman that his tense body language appeared demure, while Jack Lemmon was unbothered and retained more masculine mannerisms.

Question 5

What complication arises when musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit in Prohibition-era Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Joe and Jerry flee the state disguised as women named Josephine and Daphne in an all-female band to escape the mob, leading to further complications.

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