Question 1

What real-life baseball player inspired Joe Sawyer's character Babe Dooley?

Accepted Answer

Joe Sawyer's character Babe Dooley was based on Chicago Cubs hitting great Hack Wilson, whose alcoholism led to his steep professional and personal decline.

Question 2

Which famous stage director made his screen directing debut with this film?

Accepted Answer

Harold Clurman, a noted stage director from New York's Group Theatre, made his screen directing debut and sole feature film with this production.

Question 3

Why does the cab driver mention Steve Brodie in the film?

Accepted Answer

When characters discuss risking an encounter with a suspect, the cab driver says, 'Steve Brodie took a chance.' Brodie claimed to be the first to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge and live.

Question 4

What was significant about Susan Hayward's role in this film?

Accepted Answer

This was the first Susan Hayward film in which she had top billing, and it was her last picture for RKO before signing a more lucrative contract with Universal.

Question 5

Who plays the character June Goffe in Deadline at Dawn?

Accepted Answer

Susan Hayward plays the character June Goffe.

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