Question 1

What improvisation by Robert Mitchum saved a take when Kirk Douglas offered him a cigarette?

Accepted Answer

When Kirk Douglas offered him a pack and asked 'Cigarette?', Mitchum realized he already had one and improvised 'Smoking.' This saved the take and they kept it in the movie.

Question 2

How did Jane Greer's facial paralysis at age 15 contribute to her later screen persona?

Accepted Answer

After recovering from facial palsy that paralyzed the left side of her face, she developed an enigmatic expression that RKO promoted as 'The woman with the Mona Lisa smile.'

Question 3

What did Robert Mitchum do when he discovered Jane Greer's costume wasn't finished?

Accepted Answer

Mitchum was furious that Greer's dress wasn't fully finished, insisting 'This is the leading lady of the film!' and demanding the wardrobe department complete it properly.

Question 4

Which international film festivals have featured 'Out of the Past' in their programs?

Accepted Answer

The film has been shown at São Paulo International Film Festival (1987), Berlin International Film Festival (1991 and 2013), and Locarno International Film Festival (2017).

Question 5

What is the central conflict that disrupts the gas station owner's peaceful life?

Accepted Answer

A man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape, disrupting his peaceful existence.

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