Question 1

What famous prop did Cary Grant keep after filming and later gift to Ingrid Bergman?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant kept the UNICA key after filming and later gave it to Ingrid Bergman, saying it had brought him luck. Years later, Bergman presented it to Alfred Hitchcock at a tribute.

Question 2

How did Alfred Hitchcock achieve the shot with both Ingrid Bergman and a coffee cup in focus?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock used a giant coffee cup placed farther away than it appears to get both Ingrid Bergman in the background and the cup in the foreground in focus.

Question 3

Why was Alfred Hitchcock reportedly under FBI surveillance during production?

Accepted Answer

The FBI reportedly had Hitchcock under surveillance for three months because the movie dealt with uranium, which was a secret atomic bomb ingredient at the time.

Question 4

What unusual technique was used to adjust Claude Rains' height in scenes with Ingrid Bergman?

Accepted Answer

Claude Rains was made to stand on a box for several scenes with Ingrid Bergman, creating the effect that he and Cary Grant were slightly taller than her.

Question 5

Which major film festival featured 'Notorious' in 1946?

Accepted Answer

'Notorious' was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946.

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