Question 1

What was the reported cost of the false nose worn by José Ferrer as Cyrano?

Accepted Answer

The false nose that José Ferrer wore as Cyrano was reported to have cost United Artists $1,500.

Question 2

Which actor is the only person to receive Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations for the same role?

Accepted Answer

José Ferrer is the only person to receive an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nomination for the same role.

Question 3

What awards did the film win in 1950 according to the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards from the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle in 1950.

Question 4

What is the central tragic deception in the story of Cyrano de Bergerac?

Accepted Answer

Cyrano, who loves Roxane, helps the tongue-tied Christian woo her by writing love letters for him, leading to tragic results.

Question 5

Who produced the film, and what was his initial concern about its box-office prospects?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Kramer produced the film and was worried no one could pronounce the hero's or actor's names, but it became a modest success.

Cyrano de Bergerac

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