Question 1

Why was the ending of Steamboat Round the Bend changed after Will Rogers' death?

Accepted Answer

The original ending had Rogers waving goodbye to Irvin S. Cobb's character, but it was changed to avoid the audience thinking he was saying goodbye to them, which might have caused tears. Cobb urged the ending not be changed.

Question 2

What were the names of the steamboats in the film and what did they represent?

Accepted Answer

Cobb's boat was named 'Pride of Paducah' after his hometown of Paducah, Kentucky. Rogers' boat was named 'Claremore Queen' after his hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.

Question 3

How much did Will Rogers pay for the story rights and how did the film perform?

Accepted Answer

Rogers bought the rights for $10,000 in 1933. It was Fox's biggest grosser in 1935.

Question 4

Where were the steamboat scenes filmed?

Accepted Answer

Four steamboats were rented from a San Francisco company and used for filming on the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers between Sacramento and Stockton, California.

Question 5

Who directed Steamboat Round the Bend and who played the lead role?

Accepted Answer

John Ford directed. Will Rogers played the lead character, Doctor John Pearly.

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