Question 1

Why was 'The Wild Party' shelved for years after its completion?

Accepted Answer

The original distributor, American International Pictures, didn't like director James Ivory's version and released a drastically cut, re-arranged version that did poorly. The film was then put on the shelf for four years.

Question 2

Which silent film star partly inspired James Coco's character?

Accepted Answer

James Coco's role as Jolly Grimm was partly inspired by silent film star Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, but the movie had nothing to do with the Arbuckle/Rappe case.

Question 3

What did director James Ivory say about working with Raquel Welch?

Accepted Answer

James Ivory said Raquel Welch was a very, very difficult actress to work with. She tried to fire the cinematographer, co-star, and even replace Ivory as director.

Question 4

How did Raquel Welch react when James Ivory called a take 'a bit dull'?

Accepted Answer

Welch walked off the set and refused to return until Ivory apologized to her in front of the entire cast and crew. He capitulated and they continued.

Question 5

What change was made to the source poem's storyline for the film?

Accepted Answer

The storyline of Joseph Moncure March's 1926 poem 'The Wild Party' was changed to add a Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle silent movie star scandal-like story element.

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