Question 1

Which famous director named Leave Her to Heaven as one of his favorite films of all time?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese cited it as one of his favorite films and assessed Gene Tierney as one of the most underrated actresses of the Golden Era.

Question 2

What Shakespearean play does the film's title come from?

Accepted Answer

The title is taken from a line in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

Question 3

What prestigious preservation honor did Leave Her to Heaven receive in 2018?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.

Question 4

What happened during the proposal scene that made the crew whistle at Gene Tierney?

Accepted Answer

Cornel Wilde had trouble reacting convincingly to Tierney's advances, but each take impressed the crew so much they whistled at her, prompting the director to question Wilde.

Question 5

Which major film festivals have featured Leave Her to Heaven in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (2008), BFI London Film Festival (2009), and New York Film Festival (2019), plus earlier festivals like Venice (1947).

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