Question 1

Which actor in the cast had real WWII combat experience as a carrier pilot?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Morris, who portrayed Lt. McKinney, was the only cast member with actual combat experience as a carrier pilot in WWII. He shot down seven enemy planes, contributed to sinking five ships, and received four Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Air Medals.

Question 2

What is the connection between a book offered to Gary Cooper's character and Cooper's own film career?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Gary Cooper is offered a copy of "A Farewell to Arms" by a fellow officer. Cooper starred in the 1932 film adaptation of that novel.

Question 3

How is the film's color usage unique?

Accepted Answer

The entire film is in black and white except for the last 18 minutes, which were shot in color.

Question 4

Which aircraft carrier appears to have been used for much of the shipboard filming?

Accepted Answer

From the hull number on the bow during Scott's retirement and another shot, much of the shipboard filming was done aboard USS Antietam (CV-36).

Question 5

What historical figure is mentioned at the Washington party, and which actor later portrayed him?

Accepted Answer

Colonel Billy Mitchell is mentioned by name at the Washington party. Gary Cooper later played Mitchell in The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955).

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