Question 1

How was the dramatic ascent to the '7th Heaven' apartment filmed?

Accepted Answer

A three-story elevator scaffold was constructed to follow the actors from ground level to the top floor. The camera dollied onto an elevator platform and was raised through the vertical set, capturing the climb up the spiral staircase.

Question 2

Which film received the most nominations at the first Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

7th Heaven received five nominations, the most of any film at the first Academy Awards ceremony.

Question 3

Who held the record for youngest Best Actress winner for nearly six decades?

Accepted Answer

Janet Gaynor, who played Diane, held that record until Marlee Matlin broke it in 1986.

Question 4

How was 7th Heaven re-released with sound?

Accepted Answer

Fox Film Corporation re-released it with a soundtrack using Movietone technology, including a musical score by Erno Rapee and sound effects, but no spoken dialogue.

Question 5

What was the box office gross of 7th Heaven?

Accepted Answer

It earned over $2.5 million at the box office in 1927, making it the 13th highest-grossing silent film.

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