Question 1

Why was the ice dyed black during the last skating sequence in Sun Valley Serenade?

Accepted Answer

The ice was dyed black to add drama to the segment. It was covered with liquid dye to hide skate marks, but near the end the liquid froze and marks became visible.

Question 2

How many ice skating numbers did Sonja Henie want in the film, and why was only two included?

Accepted Answer

Henie wanted three, but only two were finished. Darryl F. Zanuck would only allow a third if Henie paid the production costs, which she refused.

Question 3

Which romantic relationship began during the filming of Sun Valley Serenade?

Accepted Answer

Dorothy Dandridge was romantically involved with Harold Nicholas at the time of filming her dance number with The Nicholas Brothers; they later married.

Question 4

What was the conflict between Sonja Henie and Darryl F. Zanuck during production?

Accepted Answer

Zanuck loathed contract negotiations with Henie and wanted her to leave, but the film's box office success forced the Fox board to insist she sign for two more movies.

Question 5

What happens when soloist Vivian Dawn quits in Sun Valley Serenade?

Accepted Answer

Karen Benson stages an ice show as a substitute.

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