Question 1

Why did Sophia Loren and Paul Newman's on-screen romance not work?

Accepted Answer

Writer and director Sir Peter Ustinov reflected that the romantic aspects didn't work because Sophia Loren and Paul Newman strongly disliked each other.

Question 2

What unusual problem did Peter Ustinov face with the budget for Lady L?

Accepted Answer

Ustinov remarked that the movie had a most unusual problem: he was given too lavish a budget, rather than too small a one, as on his previous movie.

Question 3

Which French star made his English-language debut in Lady L and was dubbed by Ustinov?

Accepted Answer

Philippe Noiret made his first English-language movie in Lady L, and although he spoke English well, he was dubbed by Peter Ustinov.

Question 4

What was the original intended cast and director for Lady L?

Accepted Answer

The movie was originally intended as a comedy vehicle for Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, and Ralph Richardson, with George Cukor as director.

Question 5

What role does Paul Newman play in Lady L?

Accepted Answer

Paul Newman plays an anarchist who plans to assassinate Prince Otto of Bavaria.

Lady L

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