Question 1

Why did Alfred Hitchcock delay production on North by Northwest?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock delayed production because James Stewart was eager to play Roger Thornhill after hearing the plot, but Hitchcock wanted Cary Grant for the role and needed to avoid disappointing Stewart.

Question 2

What did Cary Grant think of the North by Northwest script during filming?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant found the screenplay baffling and told Hitchcock it was terrible, thinking the movie would be a flop until its rapturous premiere reception.

Question 3

How did Alfred Hitchcock film Cary Grant's entrance at the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock filmed Grant's entrance into the United Nations building from across the street using a hidden camera, capturing a passerby doing a double-take.

Question 4

What unusual practice did Cary Grant have with fans at Mount Rushmore?

Accepted Answer

While filming at Mount Rushmore, Eva Marie Saint discovered that Cary Grant would charge fans fifteen cents for an autograph.

Question 5

How was the iconic crop duster chase scene in North by Northwest filmed?

Accepted Answer

The crop duster chase used a real airplane, while the crash into the fuel truck was filmed using large models of both the truck and plane.

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