Question 1

Which actor was originally cast as Carlos Margoli but replaced just days before shooting?

Accepted Answer

John Gilbert was originally cast as Carlos Margoli. He filmed Technicolor costume tests with Marlene Dietrich before suffering a heart attack and being replaced by John Halliday. Gilbert died shortly after.

Question 2

What specific cars are driven by Tom and Madeleine in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tom drives a 1935 Pontiac Improved Eight convertible coupe (called the 'Bronson 8'), while Madeleine drives a rare 1935 Auburn 851 SC Speedster, of which only about 500 were made.

Question 3

How does Madeleine use Tom in her scheme to smuggle pearls out of France?

Accepted Answer

Madeleine steals pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. Getting them back proves difficult without falling in love.

Question 4

Which famous director stepped in to shoot some scenes due to Frank Borzage's prior commitment?

Accepted Answer

Ernst Lubitsch directed some scenes because of Frank Borzage's prior commitment at Warner Bros.

Question 5

What is the 2025 equivalent value of the pearls the jeweler wants 2,200,000 French Francs for?

Accepted Answer

The price of 2,200,000 French Francs would equal $134,500 at the time, or nearly $3.2 million in 2025.

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