Question 1

Why was Richard Brooks removed as director of Any Number Can Play?

Accepted Answer

Writer Richard Brooks was originally set to direct but was taken off the picture after Clark Gable was cast. He was told, "Well, now it's a Gable picture, and you can't expect to direct Gable."

Question 2

Who was originally signed to play Paul, and why is his photo still in the film?

Accepted Answer

Scotty Beckett was signed to play Paul, and his photo can be seen on Clark Gable's desk, but he was replaced by Darryl Hickman.

Question 3

What historical practice is referenced by the thugs calling the black attendant 'George'?

Accepted Answer

On Pullman train cars, white passengers often called all black porters 'George' in honor of George Pullman, a tradition many porters deeply resented.

Question 4

Which film was Frank Morgan's penultimate?

Accepted Answer

Any Number Can Play was the penultimate film for Frank Morgan.

Question 5

How does Charley Kyng's son react to his father's career in the film?

Accepted Answer

Charley's son, Paul, feels ashamed of his father's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it.

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