Question 1

Why did the film's original ending get changed?

Accepted Answer

Test audiences reacted negatively to the original ending where Lily James commits suicide, so retakes in mid-April 1950 provided a happier ending.

Question 2

Which jazz standard reused the haunting theme music from this film?

Accepted Answer

Bronislau Kaper's theme music was reused in MGM's Invitation (1952) and became the jazz standard 'Invitation', associated with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson.

Question 3

Who was originally cast as Steve Harleigh before being replaced?

Accepted Answer

Wendell Corey was originally cast as Steve Harleigh but was replaced by Ray Milland after a disagreement with co-star Lana Turner.

Question 4

What financial loss did this film cause MGM?

Accepted Answer

The film was a box office failure, resulting in a loss of $679,000 ($6.76M in 2016) for MGM according to studio records.

Question 5

Which New York City landmark appears in the establishing shot?

Accepted Answer

The establishing shot of New York City shows the former Hotel Astor at 1515 Broadway, which was torn down in 1967 and replaced by One Astor Plaza.

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