Question 1

Why is the soundtrack album of 'A Breath of Scandal' considered a collector's item?

Accepted Answer

The 1960 stereo issue of the soundtrack album (Imperial LP 12068W) is considered one of the rarest in the history of vinyl collecting.

Question 2

Which director uncreditedly worked on the film and demanded cash payments?

Accepted Answer

Vittorio De Sica uncreditedly directed much of the film and insisted on being paid in cash at the end of each working day.

Question 3

What casting irony contributed to the film's box-office failure?

Accepted Answer

The suspension of disbelief required to buy Italian Sophia Loren as the daughter of Frenchman Maurice Chevalier and British Isabel Jeans, all playing Austrians, was a fatal flaw.

Question 4

Why did screenwriter Walter Bernstein remove his name from the credits?

Accepted Answer

Bernstein asked that his name be removed because he disliked the movie so much, and he also insisted much of it was directed by uncredited Vittorio De Sica.

Question 5

Which actor was Paramount considering instead of John Gavin for the lead?

Accepted Answer

Paramount wanted to borrow Rock Hudson from Universal, but they chose to build up John Gavin following his recent successes.

A Breath of Scandal

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