Question 1

Why was Montgomery Clift kept on the film despite being considered uninsurable?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Taylor saved his job by insisting she would not do the movie without him, as they were good friends.

Question 2

How did Katharine Hepburn reportedly react to the treatment of Montgomery Clift during filming?

Accepted Answer

She was so furious that she told off producer Sam Spiegel and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and reportedly spat at one or both of them.

Question 3

How did Elizabeth Taylor prepare for Catherine Holly's climactic monologue?

Accepted Answer

She reportedly used her emotions about her recent husband's death to create the performance, but could only do one take as she couldn't stop crying afterward.

Question 4

What unusual routine did Montgomery Clift have on his way to the set?

Accepted Answer

He insisted the driver stop by Wormwood Scrubs prison so he could scream out the car window at the convicts behind bars.

Question 5

What awards or festivals recognized 'Suddenly, Last Summer'?

Accepted Answer

It received recognition from the National Board of Review in 1959, and was nominated for Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1960.

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