Question 1

Why was the Canal Saint-Martin recreated in a studio for Hotel du Nord?

Accepted Answer

Filming at real locations was deemed too challenging, so Paris' Canal Saint-Martin and the Hôtel du Nord were fully recreated at the Billancourt film studios. Ditches were dug and filled with water on land owned by a cemetery.

Question 2

Which famous French line did Arletty utter in Hotel du Nord?

Accepted Answer

Arletty says the line 'Atmosphère ! Atmosphère ! Est-ce que j'ai une gueule d'atmosphère ?' ('Atmosphere! Atmosphere! Do I look like an atmosphere?'), which became one of the famous lines of French cinema history.

Question 3

How many extras were used for the Bastille Day celebration scene?

Accepted Answer

The nighttime Bastille Day street celebration employed over 400 extras.

Question 4

What award did Hotel du Nord receive from the New York Film Critics Circle?

Accepted Answer

Hotel du Nord received a New York Film Critics Circle Award in 1940.

Question 5

Who played the characters Renée and Pierre in Hotel du Nord?

Accepted Answer

Annabella played Renée, and Jean-Pierre Aumont played Pierre.

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