Question 1

Why was Eyes in the Night meant to be the start of a franchise?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film in a planned mystery franchise focused on blind detective Duncan Maclain, who solved murders with his seeing eye dog, Friday. The series ended after the second entry, The Hidden Eye (1945), failed to generate interest.

Question 2

Which Berlin festival featured Eyes in the Night?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1986.

Question 3

What did Fred Zinnemann think of directing this film?

Accepted Answer

Zinnemann said he didn't like the film much, but enjoyed working with Ann Harding and Donna Reed, and found the dog good for only one take before it got bored and ran away.

Question 4

Who plays the blind detective Duncan Maclain?

Accepted Answer

Edward Arnold portrays Duncan Maclain.

Question 5

What was the dog Friday's real-life role during WWII?

Accepted Answer

In 1942, Friday made a personal appearance tour with his trainer to focus attention on the government's need for more dogs in war work.

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