Question 1

Which vacuum cleaner brands are joked about in Illicit?

Accepted Answer

Dick and Anne tease Duckie that they can't agree on buying a Peerless or a General Electric vacuum cleaner. Peerless made hand-pump vacuums, never electric ones.

Question 2

How much did Warner Bros pay Columbia for Barbara Stanwyck per week?

Accepted Answer

Warner Bros paid Columbia Pictures $7,000 per week for the use of Barbara Stanwyck, equivalent to about $141,000 in 2023.

Question 3

What musical comedy by Cole Porter is referenced in Illicit?

Accepted Answer

The play referred to is "Fifty Million Frenchmen," a musical comedy written by Cole Porter that opened on Broadway in 1929.

Question 4

What premium sparkling water brand is mentioned in Illicit?

Accepted Answer

Georgie asks for ginger ale and White Rock, which was the premium sparkling water brand in the early 20th century.

Question 5

Which radio brand is prominently featured in the Ives' townhouse?

Accepted Answer

The radio is a Brunswick Panatrope model S-31, with opening credits stating "Brunswick Radios Used Exclusively." It had a 78 rpm turntable and an MSRP of $700.

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