Question 1

Which famous actor voiced the uncredited opening narrator in This Happy Breed?

Accepted Answer

The voice of the uncredited opening narrator is that of Laurence Olivier.

Question 2

Why does the film not have the typical look of a Technicolor film from that era?

Accepted Answer

Director Sir David Lean insisted on using three-strip Technicolor but ignored the Technicolor consultant's interference, so the film lacks the typical Technicolor look.

Question 3

What is the significance of buttering the cat's paws in the film?

Accepted Answer

Buttering a cat's paws is a technique used when moving to a new house: the cat licks off the butter, cleaning itself, and adjusts to its new surroundings.

Question 4

Which actor was fined for drinking during the production of This Happy Breed?

Accepted Answer

Robert Newton, who played Frank Gibbons, had a contractual stipulation that he be fined £500 each time his drinking delayed production.

Question 5

What was David Lean's first solo directorial project and first color film?

Accepted Answer

This Happy Breed was David Lean's first movie in color and his first solo directorial project.

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