Question 1

What real-life tragedy caused a scene to be cut from theaters during the film's original run?

Accepted Answer

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the studio instructed theaters to cut a scene where a character guesses he might be coming to dinner.

Question 2

Why were Katharine Hepburn's tears in Spencer Tracy's final scene not acting?

Accepted Answer

Hepburn knew Tracy was gravely ill and was genuinely moved by his speech about enduring love, not performing.

Question 3

How did Katharine Hepburn ensure Spencer Tracy could star despite his poor health?

Accepted Answer

Hepburn used her own salary as backing because the studio wouldn't insure the ailing Tracy, refusing to do the film without him.

Question 4

Which major film festivals or awards recognized this movie?

Accepted Answer

It received recognition from BAFTA Awards, New York Film Critics Circle, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, and Berlin International Film Festival.

Question 5

What was significant about Spencer Tracy's final scene in this film?

Accepted Answer

It was the last scene Tracy ever filmed; the crew gave him a standing ovation, and he died 17 days after completing filming.

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