Question 1

What famous horror role did Christopher Lee have when filming The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes?

Accepted Answer

By the time of filming, Sir Christopher Lee had become famous as Count Dracula. Director Billy Wilder remarked to him on the shores of Loch Ness, "You must feel quite at home here."

Question 2

What happened to the life-size Loch Ness Monster prop built for the film?

Accepted Answer

A life-size Loch Ness Monster prop was built for filming in the actual Loch, but during a test run it sank and was never recovered. A miniature head-and-neck prop was later used in a studio tank.

Question 3

How did Billy Wilder want Robert Stephens to portray Sherlock Holmes?

Accepted Answer

Billy Wilder told Robert Stephens to play Sherlock Holmes "like Hamlet" and not to gain any weight, saying "I want you to look like a pencil."

Question 4

What was Billy Wilder's emotional reaction to seeing the edited version of his film?

Accepted Answer

Billy Wilder said that when he saw the edited version, "it was an absolute disaster" with cuts to the prologue and sequences. He stated, "I had tears in my eyes as I looked at the thing."

Question 5

What case does Sherlock Holmes take on in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes?

Accepted Answer

A bored Sherlock Holmes takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, searching for her missing husband, which leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.

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