Question 1

What ironic real-life detail connects Rex Ingram's character asking if someone is a doctor?

Accepted Answer

When Tilney (played by Rex Ingram) asks if someone is a doctor in the film, it's ironic because Ingram was actually a trained physician in real life.

Question 2

How did the salaries for Cary Grant, Ronald Colman, and Jean Arthur compare for this film?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant and Ronald Colman were both paid at least $100,000, while Jean Arthur received only $50,000.

Question 3

What was notable about Ronald Colman's billing in this film compared to his previous work?

Accepted Answer

This was the first time since the silent era that Ronald Colman was billed below another male lead.

Question 4

What important character development involves Ronald Colman's facial hair in the film?

Accepted Answer

Professor Michael Lightcap's beard becomes a symbol of his cold detachment, and his decision to shave it serves as important character development.

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured this classic film in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at both the Locarno International Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival in 2024.

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