Question 1

Why was Bette Davis told she would be working with 'the First Lady of the stage'?

Accepted Answer

Bette Davis' daughter Barbara Merrill told her she would be working with Helen Hayes, calling Hayes 'the First Lady of the stage.' Davis replied, 'I'm the First Lady of the stage!'

Question 2

Which real-life locations were used for Stonygates and other scenes in Murder with Mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire featured as Stonygates. London locations include Carlton House Terrace, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Bridge. Turville, Seer Green, and Skirmett in Buckinghamshire were also used.

Question 3

What was significant about Bette Davis's health during the filming of Murder with Mirrors?

Accepted Answer

This was the first movie Bette Davis made after her mastectomy and stroke.

Question 4

How did Helen Hayes's greeting to Bette Davis on set mirror an earlier experience?

Accepted Answer

Helen Hayes said 'Good Morning' to Davis, who ignored her. When Hayes waved and said 'Hello' again, Davis snapped 'What was that for?' Hayes replied she was saying good morning, and Davis said 'You already did that!' This mirrored Celeste Holme's experience with Davis on All About Eve.

Question 5

Who plays Miss Jane Marple and Carrie Louise Serrocold in Murder with Mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Helen Hayes plays Miss Jane Marple, and Bette Davis plays Carrie Louise Serrocold.

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