Question 1

Why is Maureen O'Hara called the 'Queen of Technicolor'?

Accepted Answer

Maureen O'Hara's first film in Technicolor was 'To the Shores of Tripoli'. She looked so good in it that she later earned the nickname 'Queen of Technicolor'.

Question 2

What radio reference appears in the film after news of Pearl Harbor?

Accepted Answer

When Chris and Helene hear the news of the Pearl Harbor bombing on the radio, Helene exclaims 'It's Orson Welles!', referencing his 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.

Question 3

Which real-life Marines appear as extras in the basic training scene?

Accepted Answer

The exercise scene during basic training was filmed using real Marines stationed at San Diego Recruit Depot as extras.

Question 4

What award is Randolph Scott's character wearing in the film?

Accepted Answer

Randolph Scott's unidentified ribbon on the bottom row, camera right is the French Croix de Guerre with palm device, positioned correctly as a foreign award.

Question 5

What did John Payne say was the hardest part of the movie?

Accepted Answer

John Payne said that trying to remove and put on his trousers while marching with his Marine Corps platoon in the finale was the hardest part of the movie.

To the Shores of Tripoli

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