Question 1

What nearly drove Dina Merrill out of the business during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director John Frankenheimer told her she was the worst actress he'd ever worked with, and she went home in tears. Burt Lancaster later defended her.

Question 2

Why did Burt Lancaster make The Young Savages for a reduced fee?

Accepted Answer

United Artists forced him to make four films for $150,000 each due to cost overruns at his production company Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, instead of his normal $750,000 fee.

Question 3

What surprised Burt Lancaster on the first day of shooting?

Accepted Answer

He was startled to see the camera on the floor aiming upward, as he had never worked with a director using such innovative camera angles.

Question 4

Who was the late replacement for Lee Grant in The Young Savages?

Accepted Answer

Shelley Winters replaced Lee Grant, who had already filmed a key scene before quitting.

Question 5

Which real-life relationship did Burt Lancaster and Shelley Winters have?

Accepted Answer

They were former lovers in real life, just like the characters they played in the film.

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