Question 1

What real-world economic measure is referenced multiple times in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film references 'carloadings' being up, which was a measure of goods shipped by railroad and used as an indicator of consumer spending before stores reported monthly sales.

Question 2

Which song was written for the film but never used?

Accepted Answer

The song 'Hush Mah Mouth' by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg was written for the picture but not included in the final print.

Question 3

What real-life event mirrored a dramatic scene from this film?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Dick Powell mistakenly announces a backer's death backstage was later re-enacted in real life when the cast of the 1981 musical '42nd Street' were told that Gower Champion had died on opening night.

Question 4

Which actress's final film was this?

Accepted Answer

This was the final film of Marguerite Caverley.

Question 5

How many actors listed in studio records are not seen in the final print?

Accepted Answer

Many actors listed in studio records as appearing in this film are not seen in the final print, including George Beranger, Antonio Filauri, Harrison Greene, and others.

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