Question 1

Which famous actresses were considered for the lead role of Ada before Susan Hayward?

Accepted Answer

MGM initially sought Elizabeth Taylor, then Ava Gardner was planned as the lead with Robert Mitchum, before Susan Hayward was cast.

Question 2

Why was this film a financial disaster for MGM?

Accepted Answer

According to studio records, the film resulted in a loss of $2,372,000 ($19.2M in 2017). It never got a general release in the UK, though it played for two weeks at MGM's Ritz in London.

Question 3

What filming technique was used for Susan Hayward in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Like many contemporaries, Susan Hayward was photographed almost exclusively from the left side, usually the preferred left three-quarters angle.

Question 4

What car appears in the film and what continuity error is associated with it?

Accepted Answer

The governor's car is a 1939 LaSalle 4-door sedan. It is blown up but later seen intact.

Question 5

What other film has a similar premise to Ada?

Accepted Answer

The premise is similar to that of Flamingo Road (1949).

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