Question 1

What ironic censorship detail is noted about Barbara Graham's final words in the execution scene?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Graham's response to a guard's advice was reportedly cleaned up for the 1958 audience, despite the graphic nature of the scene, as stated in IMDb trivia.

Question 2

How did a screenwriter's name appear as an Easter egg in the film?

Accepted Answer

A close-up of a sulfuric acid bottle shows a fake label identifying Gidding Chemical as the manufacturer, referencing screenwriter Nelson Gidding, per IMDb trivia.

Question 3

Which director was watching this movie when he died?

Accepted Answer

Sergio Leone died of a heart attack in 1989 while seated in his armchair, remote in hand, watching this movie, according to IMDb trivia.

Question 4

What conflict arose between director Robert Wise and the Writers' Guild over screenplay credit?

Accepted Answer

Director Robert Wise insisted on a new script after Don Mankiewicz's original, and later disagreed with the Writers' Guild giving Mankiewicz co-credit, as per IMDb trivia.

Question 5

Which international festival screened this film in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2023, as listed in the festival/award database.

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