Question 1

Why did Prince Valiant languish at MGM before being picked up by Fox?

Accepted Answer

The comic strip's sprawling story line was so complex that no writer at MGM could get a handle on it. After MGM's option lapsed, Fox picked it up and Oscar-winning screenwriter Dudley Nichols selected panels from the strip to create a concise storyboard.

Question 2

Which castles were used as Camelot in the CinemaScope shots?

Accepted Answer

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland served as Camelot in panoramic CinemaScope shots, while Warwick Castle was used for the main gate and courtyard. Color timing masked the difference in stone hues.

Question 3

Who was the teenage stand-in for Janet Leigh's character Aleta?

Accepted Answer

The English stand-in for Janet Leigh's Aleta character was a teenage Shirley Eaton, who later became the James Bond Goldfinger girl.

Question 4

What problem did Robert Wagner have with his wig on set?

Accepted Answer

Robert Wagner wrote in his autobiography that he had many problems with his wig, which he said was ridiculous. Once Dean Martin passed by and thought he was talking to Jane Wyman instead of Wagner because of the wig.

Question 5

Which actor played Sir Brack in Prince Valiant?

Accepted Answer

James Mason played the character Sir Brack.

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