Question 1

What did Jerome Kern say when M-G-M asked about Robert Walker portraying him?

Accepted Answer

Kern said it was fine but wanted to hear his wife's opinion. He phoned her from the studio, and she told him to stay there, portray himself, and send Walker home to her.

Question 2

Why was the script reconsidered during pre-production?

Accepted Answer

The script had to be reconsidered after Jerome Kern died suddenly during pre-production.

Question 3

What mishap occurred during the 'Who?' segment with Judy Garland?

Accepted Answer

Judy Garland and the chorus stood on a hydraulically controlled slide that was supposed to ease to a stop but stopped abruptly. A quick cut partly hides the lurch.

Question 4

Was Judy Garland's pregnancy hidden during her 'Look For the Silver Lining' number?

Accepted Answer

No, she was placed behind stacks of dishes, but not to hide her belly; moments before, she is shown walking over, and her abdomen is not disguised during the song.

Question 5

Who doubled for Judy Garland in the circus horseback sequence?

Accepted Answer

Judy Garland was doubled by a professional rider from the Ringling Brothers Circus. The switch occurred when extras crowd around her before she enters the ring.

Till the Clouds Roll By

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