Question 1

Which famous director named 'Flamingo Road' as one of his ten favorite films?

Accepted Answer

Rainer Werner Fassbinder often named this film as one of his ten favorites, praising director Michael Curtiz as 'cruelly overlooked'.

Question 2

Why did Ann Sheridan turn down the lead role in 'Flamingo Road'?

Accepted Answer

Ann Sheridan turned down the role played by Joan Crawford because she felt the script was poor and not faithful to the book it was based upon.

Question 3

What other Warner Bros. films reused the same passenger train interior set seen in 'Flamingo Road'?

Accepted Answer

The interior set of a passenger train was also used in 'Strangers on a Train' (1951) and 'It's a Great Feeling' (1949).

Question 4

What is the central conflict in 'Flamingo Road'?

Accepted Answer

A stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.

Question 5

Which actor portrays Sheriff Titus Semple in 'Flamingo Road'?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Greenstreet portrays Sheriff Titus Semple.

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