Question 1

What promotional stunt involving house replicas helped make 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House' a box office hit?

Accepted Answer

The studio built 73 replicas of the Blandings house around the country for tours and raffles, with proceeds going to charity, contributing to the film's success.

Question 2

How much was Mr. Blandings' salary adjusted for inflation, and why did the screenwriters increase it?

Accepted Answer

His $15,000 yearly salary would be about $193,000 in 2024. Screenwriters raised it from $10,000 due to postwar inflation before shooting.

Question 3

Where is the real 'Blandings' Way' house located, and what connection does it have to the film's executive producer?

Accepted Answer

The real house is on Indian Hill Road in New Milford, Connecticut. Less than a mile away was executive producer Dore Schary's old country home.

Question 4

What award did 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House' win from the Writers Guild of America?

Accepted Answer

It won a Writers Guild of America award in 1949.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'?

Accepted Answer

An advertising executive dreams of building a perfect home in the country but finds the transition fraught with problems.

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