Question 1

Why was the film retitled 'Merrily We Go to ____' in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The word 'Hell' could not be used in the UK as part of a title, so the UK version was simply retitled 'Merrily We Go to ____'.

Question 2

Which newspaper refused to print the film's title in ads but printed it in a review?

Accepted Answer

The Los Angeles Times refused to print the title of the film in its advertisements, but did print the title in its review of the picture.

Question 3

What early example of product placement appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

A close-up of a bottle of Hennessy 'Three Star' Brandy is used as a punch line, an early example of product placement.

Question 4

Which future famous dog may appear in this film?

Accepted Answer

Joan's dog resembles (and actually might be) a young Asta, who would spiral to fame in The Thin Man (1934).

Question 5

Who directed 'Merrily We Go to Hell'?

Accepted Answer

Dorothy Arzner directed the film.

Merrily We Go to Hell

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