Question 1

Why was The Reluctant Debutante shot in Paris?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Paris because Rex Harrison was having tax problems and could not go to the U.S. or the U.K.

Question 2

What did John Saxon realize decades later about Sandra Dee during filming?

Accepted Answer

John Saxon was bothered by something about Sandra Dee during filming. Decades later, he figured out that Dee's mother had lied about her age to get her more adult roles; she was only 16 at the time.

Question 3

Which film's soundtrack provided the main title theme for The Reluctant Debutante?

Accepted Answer

The main title theme was lifted verbatim from the soundtrack of another Vincente Minnelli comedy, Designing Woman (1957).

Question 4

How did MGM initially plan to adapt the play before deciding on the British setting?

Accepted Answer

MGM considered Americanizing the plot and hired Julius J. Epstein to attempt the transformation, but director Vincente Minnelli liked none of his efforts. It was eventually decided to keep the British setting but convert two characters into Americans.

Question 5

Which festival awarded The Reluctant Debutante in 1959?

Accepted Answer

The film received an award from the Writers Guild of America in 1959.

The Reluctant Debutante

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