Question 1

What inspired Princess Aurora's slender body shape in the film?

Accepted Answer

Princess Aurora's long, thin, willowy body shape was inspired by that of actress Audrey Hepburn.

Question 2

Why did Eleanor Audley initially turn down the role of Maleficent?

Accepted Answer

Eleanor Audley initially turned down the part because she was battling tuberculosis and did not want to tax her voice too much, but she later recovered and accepted it.

Question 3

How does the film incorporate different names for Sleeping Beauty from various versions of the fairy tale?

Accepted Answer

The film uses both 'Aurora' from the Tchaikovsky ballet and 'Briar Rose' from the German Brothers Grimm version, with Princess Aurora using 'Briar Rose' while in hiding.

Question 4

What was the origin of the running gag about Aurora's dress color?

Accepted Answer

The running gag of Flora and Merryweather arguing about whether Aurora's dress should be pink or blue came from the filmmakers' problem in deciding just that.

Question 5

What award did Sleeping Beauty win at the Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping Beauty won an award at the Academy Awards in 1960.

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