Question 1

Which famous director named Roxie Hart one of his ten all-time favorite films?

Accepted Answer

In 1963, Stanley Kubrick named this movie as one of his ten all-time favorite films.

Question 2

Why was the storyline of Roxie Hart changed from the original play?

Accepted Answer

The storyline had to be changed to placate the Hays Commission code; both the silent and the later musical versions are more faithful to the original 1926 play.

Question 3

Who were the real-life inspirations for Roxie and Velma?

Accepted Answer

Beulah Annan was the basis for Roxie and Belva Gaertner was the basis for Velma. Billy Flynn's real-life counterpart was famed Chicago shyster W.W. O'Brien.

Question 4

Which actress was originally intended to play Roxie Hart?

Accepted Answer

The role of Roxie was intended for Alice Faye, but she became pregnant and was unavailable.

Question 5

How does the 1942 film Roxie Hart differ from the later musical versions?

Accepted Answer

The 1942 film had to change the storyline to satisfy the Hays Code, while the silent (1927) and musical (2002) versions are more faithful to the original 1926 play.

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