Question 1

Which composer's first complete film score was 'Street Scene'?

Accepted Answer

The first complete film score of multi-Academy Award winner Alfred Newman was for 'Street Scene'. He composed the eponymous title theme in the style of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

Question 2

Where was the tenement district set for 'Street Scene' built?

Accepted Answer

The entire tenement district set, including the elevated station, was built on the back lot of the United Artists Studio in Hollywood. A huge painted backing extended the street.

Question 3

What is the significance of the surviving print of 'Street Scene'?

Accepted Answer

The surviving print, preserved by the Library of Congress, is the post-Production Code re-release. It runs 1:28:40, with little alteration from the original, though some dialogue was edited out.

Question 4

How was 'Street Scene' filmed to maintain its stage play origins?

Accepted Answer

King Vidor shot the entire film on a single set depicting half a city block of house fronts, except for one scene inside a taxi, adapting Elmer Rice's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Question 5

Which actress made her film debut in 'Street Scene'?

Accepted Answer

Beulah Bondi made her film debut in 'Street Scene', playing the character Emma Jones.

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