Question 1

What on-set accident during filming was kept in the final cut of Rope?

Accepted Answer

During the first take scene, the camera dolly accidentally ran over and broke a cameraman's foot, but he was gagged and dragged off to keep filming, and this part is used in the final cut.

Question 2

Why was Rope unavailable for three decades after its release?

Accepted Answer

Its rights, along with four other Hitchcock movies, were bought back by Alfred Hitchcock and left to his daughter, making them the 'five lost Hitchcocks' until re-release in 1984.

Question 3

What controversial element led to Rope being banned in several American cities?

Accepted Answer

It was banned due to the implied homosexuality of the characters Phillip and Brandon.

Question 4

How does Alfred Hitchcock make a cameo appearance in Rope?

Accepted Answer

He appears walking down the street during the opening credits at around 2 minutes as a pedestrian holding a newspaper, with a neon sign for 'Reduco'.

Question 5

What is the central plot of Rope?

Accepted Answer

Two young men host a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death, attempting to prove they committed the perfect murder.

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