Question 1

What real volcanic eruption appears in the background of the Mexico scenes?

Accepted Answer

The smoke cloud and volcano seen in the movie are likely the fortuitous eruption of Paricutin volcano in 1947, standing in for Popocatepetl.

Question 2

Which soundtrack was one of the earliest to be released as a separate album?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Newman's score for Captain from Castile was one of the earliest soundtracks released as a separate album, with 18 minutes of music on three double-sided 78-rpm records.

Question 3

What was Jean Peters' background before her feature-film debut in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Jean Peters had never acted before this film; she was cast based on a screen test taken just a week before filming began, replacing Linda Darnell.

Question 4

Why did Fox rush this film's release earlier than intended?

Accepted Answer

Fox chief Darryl F. Zanuck was appalled by Tyrone Power playing against type in Nightmare Alley (1947) and rushed this film out earlier.

Question 5

Which university's athletic teams adopted Alfred Newman's 'Conquest' theme?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Newman's 'Conquest' theme from the film was adopted by the University of Southern California athletic teams.

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