Question 1

Which real-life serial killer may have inspired the character Owen Scudder?

Accepted Answer

The character Owen Scudder, played by Lew Cody, may have been inspired by real-life bigamist and serial killer James 'Bluebeard' Watson, who married 19 women and murdered at least nine between 1918 and 1920.

Question 2

What behind-the-scenes footage of silent-era directors does this film feature?

Accepted Answer

The film offers behind-the-scenes footage of Charles Chaplin directing 'A Woman of Paris' (1923) and Erich von Stroheim directing 'Greed' (1924).

Question 3

When was the film restored and where did it premiere?

Accepted Answer

In 2005, MGM partnered with Turner Classic Movies to restore the film, and it premiered on TCM on January 24, 2006 with a new score and title cards.

Question 4

What are the large dollar bills shown in the film nicknamed?

Accepted Answer

The large dollar bills that Miss Tweedy shows Scudder are nicknamed 'horse blankets' or 'blanket notes'. In 1928, paper currency was reduced in size by 25% to save costs.

Question 5

Who plays the character 'Remember' Steddon in the film?

Accepted Answer

Eleanor Boardman plays the character 'Remember' Steddon, also called 'Mem'.

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