Question 1

Which real-life Cambridge University connection links several cast members?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, and Tony Slattery all attended Cambridge University together and were members of the Cambridge Footlights Amateur Dramatic Club.

Question 2

What unusual technical detail is revealed about Peter Morton's possessions?

Accepted Answer

Peter Morton owns an Apple Macintosh computer but does not have a television. Stephen Fry was actually the second person in the U.K. to purchase a Mac PC.

Question 3

What family connection exists between cast member Phyllida Law and other key figures in the film?

Accepted Answer

Phyllida Law (who plays Vera) is the mother of Emma Thompson and, at the time of filming, was the mother-in-law of director/producer Kenneth Branagh.

Question 4

How was the opening scene of the film technically accomplished?

Accepted Answer

The entire opening scene—including the dance, backstage banter, and final picture—was filmed in one continuous take lasting four minutes.

Question 5

What award recognition did the film receive from the National Board of Review?

Accepted Answer

The film received an award from the National Board of Review in 1992.

Question 6

What real-life connection did several cast members share before filming?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, and Tony Slattery all attended Cambridge University together and were members of the Cambridge Footlights Amateur Dramatic Club.

Question 7

Which cast member wrote a jingle for their character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Laurie wrote the coffee jingle for his character Roger Anderson.

Question 8

What family relationship existed between cast and crew during production?

Accepted Answer

Phyllida Law, who played Vera, is the mother of Emma Thompson and was the mother-in-law of director Kenneth Branagh at the time.

Question 9

How was the opening scene of the film shot?

Accepted Answer

The entire opening scene, including the dance and backstage banter, was done in one continuous take lasting four minutes.

Question 10

What quirky detail is given about Peter Morton's possessions?

Accepted Answer

Peter Morton owns an Apple Macintosh computer but does not have a television, and Stephen Fry was the second person in the U.K. to buy a Mac PC.

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