Question 1

What did John Barrymore say about his role in Twentieth Century?

Accepted Answer

John Barrymore called the role of Oscar 'a role that comes once in a lifetime' and considered it his favorite of all his movies.

Question 2

How did Howard Hawks convince John Barrymore to play Oscar?

Accepted Answer

Hawks told Barrymore, 'It's the story of the biggest ham on earth and you're the biggest ham I know,' which Barrymore immediately accepted.

Question 3

Which major film festivals have featured Twentieth Century?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1934, Berlin International Film Festival in 2022, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2024.

Question 4

What did John Barrymore write to Carole Lombard after filming?

Accepted Answer

Barrymore gave Lombard an autographed photo inscribed, 'To the finest actress I have worked with, bar none.'

Question 5

How did Howard Hawks help Carole Lombard with a difficult kicking scene?

Accepted Answer

Hawks asked Lombard what she'd do if someone said something offensive, and when she replied 'kick him in the balls,' he told her to do just that to John Barrymore.

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