Question 1

What surprising salary detail is revealed about the nurse-trainees in Night Nurse?

Accepted Answer

The nurse-trainees earn $56 per week, which equals more than $1,000 in 2022.

Question 2

Why did Clark Gable get the role of Nick instead of James Cagney?

Accepted Answer

James Cagney was originally supposed to play Nick, but after The Public Enemy (1931) became a big hit, he was no longer given supporting roles, allowing Clark Gable to step in.

Question 3

What unusual filmmaking trick was used for the traffic accident gag at the end?

Accepted Answer

The traffic accident gag is actually the same stunt shown twice, with only the soundtrack altered.

Question 4

What significant distinction does Night Nurse hold in Clark Gable's career?

Accepted Answer

This film was the last movie where Clark Gable plays a role of 'a bad guy.'

Question 5

How was an early draft of the script different regarding the skeleton scene?

Accepted Answer

In an early draft, intern Eagan plants the skeleton in a baby carriage, not Lora's bed, causing Lora to drop a baby with tragic results, leading to Eagan's confession and firing.

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