Question 1

Which sword fight in the film is the only on-screen sword fight Basil Rathbone ever won?

Accepted Answer

The film contains the only on-screen sword fight that expert swordsman Basil Rathbone won in his entire film career.

Question 2

Why did William Powell refuse to replace John Barrymore as Mercutio?

Accepted Answer

John Barrymore got William Powell his first big break, so when MGM wanted Powell to replace Barrymore, Powell declined out of loyalty.

Question 3

How did Leslie Howard avoid darkening his hair for his role as Romeo?

Accepted Answer

Leslie Howard kept his blond hair, with MGM research confirming that blonds and redheads existed in Verona at the time, so Romeo could be blond.

Question 4

What awards did the film receive?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the National Board of Review (1936), New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1937), and Academy Awards (1937).

Question 5

Who plays Juliet and Romeo in this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Norma Shearer plays Juliet, daughter to Capulet, and Leslie Howard plays Romeo, son to Montague.

Romeo and Juliet

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