Question 1

Why was the town in Day of the Outlaw built months before filming?

Accepted Answer

André De Toth had the town built in Oregon several months before filming so that the structures would be naturally weathered by rain and snow, not artificially dressed by crewmen.

Question 2

How did André De Toth surprise Tina Louise during the prom sequence?

Accepted Answer

For the prom sequence, André De Toth organized everything so that Tina Louise was really surprised; it wasn't just her character.

Question 3

Why did André De Toth insist on shooting Day of the Outlaw in black-and-white?

Accepted Answer

De Toth argued that color would have radiated warmth and safety, like a 'Merry Christmas' card, but the story was about tension, fear, and survival in a prison of snow.

Question 4

What challenges did the production of Day of the Outlaw face according to Philip Yordan?

Accepted Answer

Yordan said the $400,000 budget was too small, De Toth had personal problems, Robert Ryan had pneumonia for a week, snowstorms caused delays, and De Toth ran out of money.

Question 5

Where was Day of the Outlaw filmed?

Accepted Answer

Filming took place in central Oregon at Dutchman Flat and Todd Lake Meadows near Bend, with interiors at Kling Studios in Hollywood.

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