Question 1

Which famous band sampled dialogue from The L-Shaped Room on their album?

Accepted Answer

The Smiths open their album 'The Queen Is Dead' with the scene of Mavis leading a chorus of 'Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty'.

Question 2

Why was the lead character in The L-Shaped Room changed to a Frenchwoman?

Accepted Answer

The lead was changed from English to French because Leslie Caron, who was living in England after marrying Peter Hall, agreed to star.

Question 3

Which actress was originally offered the role of Jane in The L-Shaped Room?

Accepted Answer

A very young Paula Prentiss was offered the leading role of Jane by director Bryan Forbes, but they did not work together until The Stepford Wives (1975).

Question 4

What awards did The L-Shaped Room receive in 1963?

Accepted Answer

In 1963, the film won awards at the BAFTA Awards, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

Question 5

Who plays the character Mavis in The L-Shaped Room?

Accepted Answer

Cicely Courtneidge plays the character Mavis.

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