Question 1

What surprising personal trauma did Doris Day draw on for her performance in Midnight Lace?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for a terror scene, Day recalled when her first husband dragged her out of bed while she was ill and pregnant and hurled her against a wall, causing her to genuinely faint after the take.

Question 2

Why did Doris Day vow to never make another thriller after Midnight Lace?

Accepted Answer

Day claimed the film emotionally drained her, and she stayed true to her word—only making comedies until her retirement eight years later.

Question 3

What notable awards recognition did Midnight Lace receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1961.

Question 4

What tragic fate befell the costume designer for Midnight Lace?

Accepted Answer

Costume designer Irene, who created Doris Day's outfits and received an Oscar nomination for this film, committed suicide two years later by jumping from an upper-floor window of Hollywood's Knickerbocker Hotel.

Question 5

What was Rex Harrison's opinion of Midnight Lace near the end of his life?

Accepted Answer

In his memoirs, Harrison barely mentioned the film except to say he wasn't fond of the script, and he falsely reported that Doris Day collapsed from pressure to make the picture work.

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