Question 1

Why was Greta Garbo nervous about a particular scene in Ninotchka?

Accepted Answer

Greta Garbo was particularly nervous about the drunk scene, which she considered to be highly vulgar, despite having misgivings about appearing in a comedy overall.

Question 2

What was the unusual step taken by the writers regarding Ernst Lubitsch's contribution to the script?

Accepted Answer

Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, and Walter Reisch petitioned the WGA to add director Ernst Lubitsch to the screenplay credit due to his significant contributions, but they were turned down.

Question 3

Which famous advertising slogan inspired the tagline 'Garbo laughs!' for Ninotchka?

Accepted Answer

The tagline 'Garbo laughs!' was inspired by the earlier successful slogan 'Garbo Talks!' from her first talking picture, Anna Christie (1930).

Question 4

In which countries was Ninotchka banned upon release?

Accepted Answer

The movie was banned in the Soviet Union and its satellite states.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Ninotchka?

Accepted Answer

A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.

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