Question 1

Which actress made her feature film debut in a fake advert in this film?

Accepted Answer

Majel Barrett, later known for playing Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek (1966), made her feature film debut as an uncredited woman promoting Tres Chic in a fake advert at the film's beginning.

Question 2

How does the film poke fun at Marilyn Monroe?

Accepted Answer

The film includes several digs at Monroe, such as Rita Marlowe mentioning her studio wants to cast her in a movie about 'two Russian brothers,' mocking Monroe's intent to star in an adaptation of 'The Brothers Karamazov.'

Question 3

What is the inspiration behind the name Rita Marlowe?

Accepted Answer

Rita Marlowe was named after actresses Rita Hayworth and Jean Harlow, and the surname Marlowe honors playwright Christopher Marlowe, who wrote 'Doctor Faustus,' which inspired the original play.

Question 4

Which real-life couple is referenced by the radio announcement and the appearance of Betsy Drake?

Accepted Answer

The radio announces Rita Marlowe has completed a picture with Cary Grant, and moments later Betsy Drake appears as Jenny Wells; Drake was married to Grant at the time.

Question 5

What awards or festivals recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1958 and the Writers Guild of America in 1958, and was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1988 and 1993, and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1994.

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