Question 1

Why did the film's title change from 'Phantom Crown' to 'Juarez'?

Accepted Answer

Paul Muni had a clause in his contract allowing him to insist his character's name appear in the title, so the film was renamed 'Juarez' from 'Phantom Crown'.

Question 2

How tall was the real Benito Juárez?

Accepted Answer

Benito Juárez was only 4 feet 6 inches tall (1.37 m).

Question 3

What historical accuracy detail about Maximilian's army might surprise viewers?

Accepted Answer

Although Maximilian was overthrown by Mexican revolutionaries, more Mexicans fought on his side than against him, largely due to the Catholic Church's support of the French occupation.

Question 4

How extensive was the research and set design for this film?

Accepted Answer

Writers used a bibliography of 372 books; art director Anton Grot made 3,643 sketches and 7,360 blueprints, and a complete Mexican village was built on the Warner Bros. ranch.

Question 5

Which actors portray the main historical figures in the film?

Accepted Answer

Paul Muni plays Benito Juárez, Bette Davis plays Carlota, Brian Aherne plays Maximilian von Habsburg, and Claude Rains plays Napoleon III.

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