Question 1

Which actor played Frank Sinatra's father despite being only four years older than him?

Accepted Answer

Lee J. Cobb, born 1911, played Frank Sinatra's father Harry Baker, though he was only four years older than Sinatra (born 1915).

Question 2

Who turned down the role of Frank Sinatra's mother and why?

Accepted Answer

Maureen Stapleton turned down the role because she didn't want to play mother to Sinatra, who was eight years older than her. The part went to Molly Picon.

Question 3

What is the only musical number in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frank Sinatra crooned the title song 'Come Blow Your Horn,' which is the film's only musical number.

Question 4

Which Rat Pack pal of Frank Sinatra appears as a drunken wino in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra's 'Rat Pack' pal, appears as the drunken wino on the street.

Question 5

Who was the real-life inspiration for the womanizing bum character?

Accepted Answer

Neil Simon based the character of the womanizing bum on his older brother, Danny Simon.

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