Question 1

Which actress's bathing suit top came off during a promotional skit for Underwater!?

Accepted Answer

At a promotional event, a young Jayne Mansfield was one of several swimmers participating in an underwater skit when the top of her bathing suit came off. Many believe she let it happen on purpose for free publicity.

Question 2

What filming challenges did the crew face while making Underwater!?

Accepted Answer

After months in Hawaii, the crew lost a barge full of cameras and equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during storm season. Murky water forced production to move to Jamaica, where they faced similar problems.

Question 3

How was Underwater! promoted as RKO's first SuperScope production?

Accepted Answer

Promoted as RKO's first SuperScope production, it was filmed in standard academy ratio 4:3, then cropped top and bottom in the Technicolor labs for widescreen presentation. No special cameras or lenses were used.

Question 4

What visual reversal appears about 60% into Underwater!?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 60% into the film, both internal and external scenes are reversed. The cabin of the boat suddenly reverses, and shortly after, the deck scene also reverses. The boat's name on the life preserver appears as a mirror image.

Question 5

Who played the characters Theresa Gray and Johnny Gray in Underwater!?

Accepted Answer

Jane Russell played Theresa Gray, and Richard Egan played Johnny Gray.

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