Question 1

What did Orson Welles say about making this film?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles often said that making this film was the most sheer fun he had ever had working in the cinema.

Question 2

How does the film's plot differ from the real history of the diamond necklace?

Accepted Answer

While the film's plot revolves around the diamond necklace, the real history involves Louis XV ordering an elaborate necklace for Du Barry, which after his death triggered a scandal wrongly accusing Marie Antoinette.

Question 3

Which Superman comic features Orson Welles being kidnapped while making this film?

Accepted Answer

Superman #62 (Jan-Feb 1950) has a story in which Orson Welles is kidnapped by Martians while making this film.

Question 4

Who was originally set to direct and star in this film?

Accepted Answer

Initially, the film was to be directed in the USA by Douglas Sirk and was to star George Sanders.

Question 5

Which actor, who co-starred with Orson Welles here, later worked with him on Touch of Evil?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles would star with and direct Akim Tamiroff many times after this picture, most famously in 'Touch of Evil'.

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