Question 1

How did Peter Finch convince Sidney Lumet to cast him as Howard Beale despite concerns about his accent?

Accepted Answer

Peter Finch sent Lumet a recording of himself reading the New York Times with a perfect American accent, which won him the role after initial concerns about his Australian accent.

Question 2

How was the famous 'Mad as Hell' speech filmed according to director Sidney Lumet?

Accepted Answer

The 'Mad as Hell' speech was filmed in one and a half takes, with the final version combining the second half of the first take and the first half of the second take.

Question 3

Which actress holds the record for the briefest Oscar-winning performance, and how long was she on-screen?

Accepted Answer

Beatrice Straight won an Oscar for a performance that lasted only five minutes and two seconds on-screen, the briefest ever to win the award.

Question 4

What tragic distinction does Peter Finch hold regarding his Academy Award win for Network?

Accepted Answer

Peter Finch died before the Academy Awards and won Best Actor posthumously, making him the first performer ever to receive a posthumous Oscar.

Question 5

What did director Sidney Lumet and writer Paddy Chayefsky claim about Network's portrayal of television?

Accepted Answer

Sidney Lumet and Paddy Chayefsky claimed the film was not meant to be a satire but a reflection of what was really happening in television.

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