Question 1

Which actor was originally offered the cameo role of Rita Monroe in The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

The cameo role of Rita Monroe, played by Glenda Jackson, was originally offered to Julie Andrews, who had originated the role of Polly Browne on Broadway in 1954.

Question 2

What did director Ken Russell show between takes to inspire the cast?

Accepted Answer

According to a modern source, director Ken Russell showed clips of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in-between takes for inspiration.

Question 3

Which theatre was used as the setting for The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

The theatre used in the film was The New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth.

Question 4

What was the original plan for the characters played by Georgina Hale and Antonia Ellis?

Accepted Answer

The characters were initially meant to be a lesbian couple, with scenes filmed to make this clear, but Ken Russell cut them for family entertainment and later regretted it.

Question 5

How did Ken Russell describe the difficulty of making The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

According to Ken Russell, though much more lighthearted than most of his films, this was the most difficult film he ever made.

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