Question 1

What unusual methods did John Ford use to keep Victor McLaglen in character for Gypo Nolan?

Accepted Answer

John Ford kept Victor McLaglen off-balance by getting him drunk, changing schedules, verbally abusing him, and filming scenes he said were rehearsals. For a key scene, Ford tricked McLaglen into drinking, then filmed him hungover to achieve the desired effect.

Question 2

How did the studio avoid censorship issues with a brothel scene in the film?

Accepted Answer

To pass censors for a scene where Gypo visits a brothel, the studio had all the prostitutes wear hats indoors, making them less identifiable as prostitutes.

Question 3

What Oscar record is associated with 'The Informer'?

Accepted Answer

Dudley Nichols became the first person to decline an Oscar for this film, turning it down due to union disagreements, though he later took possession of it by 1949.

Question 4

Which film festivals and awards recognized 'The Informer'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1935 and won awards from the National Board of Review in 1935, New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1936, and Academy Awards in 1936.

Question 5

What cinematic style influenced John Ford in making 'The Informer'?

Accepted Answer

John Ford was inspired by F.W. Murnau's 'Sunrise' (1927) and aimed to incorporate elements of German Expressionism into this film.

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