Question 1

Why did Charlton Heston receive no salary for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Charlton Heston took a percentage of the box-office profits instead. It turned out to be a good deal as the film was financially successful and he received residual checks for years.

Question 2

Which writers of this film are best known for creating Leave It to Beaver?

Accepted Answer

Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, who co-wrote the screenplay, are best known as the creators of the long running television show Leave It to Beaver (1957).

Question 3

Where was this film shot and who played the cadet roles?

Accepted Answer

Filmed at St. Catherine's Military School campus in 1955, with cadets as the actors in all but the leading roles. The picture features a full battalion of St. Catherine's students.

Question 4

What later career did Tim Hovey take up after giving up acting?

Accepted Answer

Tim Hovey, who plays Cadet 'Tiger' Flaherty, later gave up acting and, in the late 1970s and the 1980s, became a roadie for Grateful Dead.

Question 5

Which actor from this film later played a battle-fatigued soldier in Patton?

Accepted Answer

Tim Considine, who plays the sensitive cadet berated by Major Benson, later played the battle-fatigued soldier who gets slapped by the title character in Patton (1970).

The Private War of Major Benson

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