Question 1

What surprising research method did Daniel Day-Lewis use to prepare for his role as Newland Archer?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Day-Lewis checked into the Plaza Hotel as 'N. Archer' and lived there for 2 weeks wearing clothes suitable to the character.

Question 2

Which major film festival premiered 'The Age of Innocence' in 1993?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 1993.

Question 3

How did Martin Scorsese make a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese appears as the photographer taking May's wedding picture.

Question 4

What was the unusual background of the visual research consultant hired for the film?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese hired art history graduate student Robin Standefer as visual research consultant, who spent 2.5 years recording cultural details in 25 reference books.

Question 5

Who plays the female lead Ellen Olenska in the film?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Pfeiffer plays Ellen Olenska, the woman separated from her husband who becomes the object of Newland Archer's affection.

Question 6

How did Martin Scorsese first encounter the novel that inspired this film?

Accepted Answer

Writer Jay Cocks gave Scorsese a copy of Edith Wharton's novel in 1980, telling him it was the romantic piece for him, though Scorsese didn't read it until seven years later.

Question 7

Which major film festival premiered The Age of Innocence?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 1993.

Question 8

What unusual research method did Daniel Day-Lewis use to prepare for his role?

Accepted Answer

He checked into the Plaza Hotel as 'N. Archer' for two weeks, wearing period-appropriate clothing to immerse himself in the character.

Question 9

Who were Martin Scorsese's first choices for the three lead roles?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder were all Scorsese's first choices for their respective parts.

Question 10

What is the central romantic conflict in The Age of Innocence?

Accepted Answer

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband while he is engaged to her cousin.

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