Question 1

What was the first line of dialogue ever spoken on film by Douglas Fairbanks?

Accepted Answer

In the prologue and after intermission, D'Artagnan speaks to the audience, finishing with 'once more, once more . . .' — the first dialogue spoken by Fairbanks in his last silent film.

Question 2

Why are many versions of The Iron Mask of poor quality?

Accepted Answer

The film's copyright was not renewed, so it fell into public domain, allowing anyone to duplicate and sell copies, often from degraded sources.

Question 3

Which actor played Cardinal Richelieu in multiple films?

Accepted Answer

Nigel De Brulier played Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers (1921), The Iron Mask, and again in The Three Musketeers (1935) and The Man in the Iron Mask (1939).

Question 4

What unusual sleeping arrangement do the Four Musketeers have in this film?

Accepted Answer

The Four Musketeers all sleep together in one bed with the French phrase 'Un Pour Tous, Tous Pour Un' inscribed on the headboard.

Question 5

Why did Tiny Sandford take over the role of Porthos?

Accepted Answer

The original actor from the 1921 film died during preproduction of The Iron Mask.

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