Question 1

Which real-life event led to Peter Cook briefly leaving the set of The Wrong Box?

Accepted Answer

Peter Cook's wife Wendy was nine months pregnant when filming began. Director Bryan Forbes promised to let him leave when she went into labor, and he made it to the hospital just in time for the birth of his daughter Daisy.

Question 2

What did Sir Ralph Richardson ask to wear from his previous film?

Accepted Answer

When offered the part of Joseph Finsbury, Richardson was finishing Doctor Zhivago and asked if he could wear the same jacket he had worn as Alexander in that film. Forbes agreed.

Question 3

Which BAFTA award did The Wrong Box receive?

Accepted Answer

The film won a BAFTA Award in 1967.

Question 4

How did Bryan Forbes apologize to Sir Ralph Richardson for a delay?

Accepted Answer

Forbes apologized for keeping Richardson waiting before a scene. Richardson, having just worked with David Lean, said, 'Compared to him, you are the speed of light.'

Question 5

Which uncredited role did Juliet Mills play in The Wrong Box?

Accepted Answer

Juliet Mills appeared uncredited as a mannish woman on a train.

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