Question 1

Why were there only 11 actresses in a film called 'Thirteen Women'?

Accepted Answer

Scenes involving the two missing actresses, Phyllis Fraser and Betty Furness, were cut. The film was shortened from 73 to 59 minutes, and other roles were telescoped in editing.

Question 2

What tragic event followed the release of 'Thirteen Women'?

Accepted Answer

Actress Peg Entwistle, who played Hazel Clay Cousins, committed suicide two days after the film's release on September 16, 1932, by jumping off the Hollywoodland sign.

Question 3

Which actress's performance was largely cut due to the Production Code?

Accepted Answer

Much of Peg Entwistle's performance was cut to remove her character's affair with a female lover, as enforced by the Studio Relations' Committee under the Production Code.

Question 4

How did Myrna Loy end up replacing Zita Johann in 'Thirteen Women'?

Accepted Answer

Zita Johann disliked aspects of the script and requested release from her RKO contract. Myrna Loy replaced her in the role of Ursula Georgi.

Question 5

What was Betty Furness's first film role, and what happened to her scenes?

Accepted Answer

Betty Furness's first film role was in 'Thirteen Women', but her scenes as the 13th woman were cut. She also doubled as a hand model for Myrna Loy in closeups.

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