Question 1

Why did Lucille Ball hate filming The Dark Corner?

Accepted Answer

Lucille Ball hated the experience because director Henry Hathaway bullied her, reducing her to stuttering on set, then accused her of being drunk.

Question 2

Which festival officially selected The Dark Corner in 1947?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1947.

Question 3

What real New York skyscraper appears as the Grant Building in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Grant Building is actually the 59-story Solomon Tower at 500 5th Avenue, completed in 1931.

Question 4

What radio program adapted The Dark Corner with the original stars?

Accepted Answer

Lux Radio Theater broadcast a 60-minute adaptation on November 10, 1947 with Lucille Ball and Mark Stevens reprising their roles.

Question 5

Why was Lucille Ball loaned to Fox for The Dark Corner?

Accepted Answer

Ball was loaned to Fox from MGM while suing to get out of her MGM contract, which included taking a significant pay cut.

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