Question 1

Why did the dog playing Sam pant instead of snarl during filming?

Accepted Answer

Temperatures reached 126°F in the Mexico desert where it was filmed, so the dog panted instead of snarling. He was kept in an air-conditioned crate between shots.

Question 2

What unusual challenge did Geraldine Page face during production?

Accepted Answer

Geraldine Page had a sun allergy that meant she could only withstand the heat for a few minutes at a time.

Question 3

Why did John Wayne end up playing Hondo Lane instead of Glenn Ford?

Accepted Answer

Glenn Ford turned down the role due to an unpleasant experience with director John Farrow on a previous film, so producer John Wayne took the role himself.

Question 4

What historical accuracy issue did actor Michael Pate identify about the Indian attack?

Accepted Answer

Michael Pate, who played Chief Vittorio, said the Indian attack wasn't realistic because Indians used guerrilla warfare and wouldn't have been trapped in an arroyo.

Question 5

What connection does the dog Sam have to another famous screen animal?

Accepted Answer

Pal, the dog that played Sam, was the original screen Lassie.

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