Question 1

What unusual creative control did Gene Kelly have during the making of Cover Girl?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Pictures gave Gene Kelly almost complete control over the film's production. He removed sound stage walls for extended dance takes and used trick photography to dance with himself in one sequence.

Question 2

How did real-life modeling influence the film's title and casting?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from Harry Conover's 'Cover Girl' trademark. His agency advised the film, and several Conover models appear, including top model Anita Colby.

Question 3

What personal event coincided with Rita Hayworth filming a wedding scene?

Accepted Answer

Rita Hayworth eloped with Orson Welles on the same day the film's wedding scene was shot.

Question 4

What innovative filming technique was used for the dance numbers?

Accepted Answer

Three cameras shot dance numbers simultaneously for long, medium, and close-up shots to reduce takes and save time.

Question 5

How successful was Cover Girl at the box office in 1944?

Accepted Answer

It was Columbia Pictures' biggest-grossing film of 1944, held over for multiple weeks in many small town movie houses across America.

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