Question 1

Which actress campaigned for the female lead and got the role after the original choice had to drop out?

Accepted Answer

Jeanne Crain campaigned for the female lead, but the role initially went to Anne Baxter. After Baxter had to forfeit due to approaching motherhood, Crain's wishes were granted.

Question 2

What publicity event for this film involved Cary Grant leaving his hand and footprints at a famous theater?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant left his hand and footprints outside Grauman's Chinese Theater as part of the opening publicity for this film, with the People Will Talk poster visible in pictures.

Question 3

Which prolific 'dress extra' appeared in the concert scene behind Jeanne Crain?

Accepted Answer

Bess Flowers, known as the 'Queen of the Extras', appeared in the concert scene behind Jeanne Crain. She was in nearly 1,000 movies, including many award-nominated films.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in the story of People Will Talk?

Accepted Answer

A successful, unorthodox doctor befriends a young woman with suicidal ideations due to her pregnancy by her ex, a military reservist killed in action.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards is People Will Talk associated with?

Accepted Answer

It won a Writers Guild of America award in 1952 and was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1984 and the New York Film Festival in 2014.

People Will Talk

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