Question 1

Why did Marlene Dietrich's legs have to be painted gold?

Accepted Answer

The decision to paint Dietrich's legs gold was a last resort after fine mesh tights made her unable to move.

Question 2

Which uncredited actor narrated the beginning of Kismet?

Accepted Answer

An uncredited Frank Morgan is the Narrator who introduces the characters and plot at the beginning of the film.

Question 3

What foundation garment did Marlene Dietrich start wearing during this film?

Accepted Answer

During this film, Dietrich began wearing a flesh-colored nylon body stocking from neck to crotch to recreate her youthful shape.

Question 4

What did the New York Times say about James Craig's Southern accent in Kismet?

Accepted Answer

The New York Times noted James Craig's rich Southern accent, prompting a spectator to call him 'Caliph of Baghdad on the Swanee.'

Question 5

Which Abbott and Costello comedy featured a dance sequence cut from Kismet?

Accepted Answer

An additional dance sequence cut from Kismet later appeared in the Abbott and Costello comedy Lost in a Harem (1944).

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