Question 1

What unusual incident during filming led to a scene being added to the movie and its musical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

During rehearsals, Wendy Hiller accidentally swallowed a marble while practicing elocution, causing amusement among the crew, so the scene was added to the film and later to My Fair Lady (1964).

Question 2

Which author personally selected Wendy Hiller for the role of Eliza Doolittle?

Accepted Answer

George Bernard Shaw personally chose Wendy Hiller to play Eliza Doolittle.

Question 3

What historical distinction does this film hold regarding its dialogue?

Accepted Answer

It was the first British movie to use the word 'bloody' in its dialogue, which was considered extremely vulgar at the time.

Question 4

How did the dialogue differ between British and American prints of the film?

Accepted Answer

In British prints, Leslie Howard says 'damn,' while in American prints, he says either 'hang' or 'confounded' instead.

Question 5

What is the central bet that drives the plot of Pygmalion?

Accepted Answer

Linguistics professor Henry Higgins bets Colonel George Pickering that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with six months' training.

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