Question 1

Why did Frank Sinatra agree to star in The Man with the Golden Arm before fully reading the script?

Accepted Answer

Frank Sinatra jumped at the chance to star in the film before reading the entire script.

Question 2

Whose hands were used for the tight shots of Frankie dealing cards in the film?

Accepted Answer

In a conversation with Robert Osborne, Frank Sinatra Jr. said the hands in the tight shots of Frankie's second dealing belong to Milton Berle.

Question 3

Why was The Man with the Golden Arm initially denied a seal by the Motion Picture Association of America?

Accepted Answer

The Motion Picture Association of America originally refused to issue a seal because it shows drug addiction, leading to a code change the next year.

Question 4

What is Frankie Machine's goal after getting out of prison in The Man with the Golden Arm?

Accepted Answer

Frankie Machine decides to straighten up, tries to get honest work as a drummer with an old drum set, but struggles when his former employer and drug dealer re-enter his life.

Question 5

Which major awards recognized The Man with the Golden Arm?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1955, BAFTA Awards in 1957, and Academy Awards in 1956.

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