Question 1

Which film starring Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart is the only one where neither character dies?

Accepted Answer

Brother Orchid is the only one of their five films together in which neither is killed. The others are Bullets or Ballots, Kid Galahad, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse, and Key Largo.

Question 2

What happens when retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place?

Accepted Answer

When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place, his former friends try to kill him. He finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.

Question 3

Who was originally considered for the lead role played by Edward G. Robinson?

Accepted Answer

An article in the June 2, 1939, Los Angeles Times mentions James Cagney in the lead role that was ultimately played by Robinson.

Question 4

Which classic car models are featured in Brother Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Clarence drives Flo and John in a 1940 Buick Limited Convertible Phaeton. The gang follows in a 1933 Cadillac.

Question 5

On which AFI list was Brother Orchid nominated?

Accepted Answer

Brother Orchid was included among the American Film Institute's 2000 list of 500 movies nominated for the Top 100 Funniest American Movies.

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