Question 1

Why does Executive Suite have such an unusual opening sequence?

Accepted Answer

The film has no musical score. The opening credits play over traffic noises and a tolling bell instead of music.

Question 2

Which real building was used as the Tredway Corporation headquarters?

Accepted Answer

Exterior shots show the Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) building in Allentown, Pennsylvania as the corporate headquarters.

Question 3

How did Nina Foch's reluctant casting turn into an award nomination?

Accepted Answer

Nina Foch resented her minor role but took director Robert Wise's advice to 'make the most' of it, earning her only Academy Award nomination.

Question 4

What major festivals featured Executive Suite?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Venice Film Festival in 1954 and the Telluride Film Festival in 1979.

Question 5

Why did MGM pack Executive Suite with so many recognizable stars?

Accepted Answer

Producer John Houseman said casting many stars was MGM's strategy to compete with television's growing popularity in the 1950s.

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