Question 1

What unusual casting choice makes this film stand out?

Accepted Answer

There are more than 130 roles in this movie, all played by women.

Question 2

What specific advice did George Cukor give Rosalind Russell about playing Sylvia?

Accepted Answer

Cukor told Russell to play Sylvia broad and ridiculous rather than as a heavy, so audiences wouldn't hate her for breaking up a family with a child involved.

Question 3

How many gowns did costume designer Adrian create for this film?

Accepted Answer

Adrian designed more than 200 gowns for the cast, including multiple high-fashion outfits for a Technicolor fashion show scene inserted into the black-and-white film.

Question 4

What happened between Rosalind Russell and Paulette Goddard during a fight sequence?

Accepted Answer

No doubles were used in the fight sequence where Rosalind Russell bites Paulette Goddard, resulting in a permanent scar, though the actresses remained friends.

Question 5

What was the Broadway connection displayed in the film's opening credits?

Accepted Answer

The opening credits proudly display that the play had 666 performances at New York City's Ethel Barrymore Theatre, with Phyllis Povah, Marjorie Main, Mary Cecil and Marjorie Wood originating their roles.

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