Question 1

Why did a planned 1973 remake of The Enchanted Cottage fall through?

Accepted Answer

Dorothy McGuire watched a screening of the original at Robert Young's invitation and said the film belonged to another period and she did not want to go backward.

Question 2

Which actress from the 1924 original attended the 1945 premiere and why?

Accepted Answer

May McAvoy, who appeared in the original 1924 film, attended the premiere. She admitted she would have loved to visit the set but feared people would think she was seeking publicity.

Question 3

What real-world institution did the WWII canteens in the film foreshadow?

Accepted Answer

The WWII canteens for visiting troops shown in the film were the forerunner of the modern U.S.O.

Question 4

How did the age difference between Spring Byington and Richard Gaines reflect their characters?

Accepted Answer

Spring Byington was 18 years older than Richard Gaines, which may have been intentional to suggest that Freddy had once been a young man marrying a well-fixed older widow.

Question 5

Which radio program broadcast an adaptation of The Enchanted Cottage with the original stars?

Accepted Answer

Lux Radio Theater broadcast a 60-minute radio adaptation on September 3, 1945, with Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire reprising their roles.

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