Question 1

What unusual detail about Danny DeVito's donuts in the film reveals his real-life dietary preferences?

Accepted Answer

Danny DeVito refuses to eat junk food, so the donuts he eats aren't fried, contain no sugar, and are fat-free, made to order by Mani's Bakery Cafe in Los Angeles.

Question 2

What real-world location was used as the factory in the film and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

The factory shown was the Gilbert & Bennett Mfg. Co. in Georgetown, Connecticut, a vacant local landmark that operated for over 100 years before being demolished in 2003 for development.

Question 3

What ironic fact about Rhode Island contrasts with a plot point in the film?

Accepted Answer

While the film discusses a lack of doughnuts in the Rhode Island town where New England Wire and Cable is located, Rhode Island actually has more Dunkin Donuts per square mile than any other state.

Question 4

Who was the film dedicated to and why?

Accepted Answer

The film was dedicated to actor William De Acutis, who died before its release.

Question 5

What is the origin and meaning behind the film's title 'Other People's Money'?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from a 1914 book by Louis D. Brandeis about fiduciary duties, and embodies concerns about the responsibilities of those who manage other people's money.

Question 6

What unusual detail about Danny DeVito's donuts in the film reveals his dietary preferences?

Accepted Answer

Danny DeVito refused to eat junk food, so the donuts he eats aren't fried, contain no sugar, and are fat-free, made to order by Mani's Bakery Cafe in Los Angeles.

Question 7

What real-life factory was used for the shots of the company across the river, and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

The factory shown was the Gilbert & Bennett Mfg. Co. in Georgetown, Connecticut, a vacant local landmark brass and wire plant for over 100 years, demolished in 2003 for development.

Question 8

How does the film's title connect to historical financial concepts and a real securities fraud case?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from Louis D. Brandeis's 1914 book about fiduciary duties, and a 1970s leasing company called O.P.M. (Other People's Money) was a major securities fraud, reflecting the movie's concerns.

Question 9

What ironic fact about Rhode Island's donut shops contrasts with a scene in the movie?

Accepted Answer

A sequence discusses the lack of doughnuts in the Rhode Island town where New England Wire and Cable is set, but in reality, Rhode Island has more Dunkin Donuts per square mile than any other state.

Question 10

Who was the film dedicated to, and why?

Accepted Answer

The film was dedicated to actor William De Acutis, who died before its release.

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