Question 1

Why did cinematographer Hal Mohr try to quit 'Rancho Notorious'?

Accepted Answer

Hal Mohr attempted to resign because Marlene Dietrich insisted he use lighting to make her look much younger than her 50 years, which he didn't think was possible.

Question 2

What innovative storytelling technique was used in 'Rancho Notorious'?

Accepted Answer

The ballad 'The Legend of Chuck-a-Luck' is heard during opening credits and throughout the film, using lyrics as narration—one of the first American films to use a song this way.

Question 3

What was the original planned title for 'Rancho Notorious' and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

Fritz Lang originally planned to call it 'Chuck-a-Luck', but studio head Howard Hughes changed it to 'Rancho Notorious', claiming non-Americans wouldn't understand the gambling term.

Question 4

Why was Lloyd Gough's name removed from the credits of 'Rancho Notorious'?

Accepted Answer

Lloyd Gough's name was removed from the credits due to his being blacklisted in the 1950s.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in 'Rancho Notorious'?

Accepted Answer

A man seeking revenge infiltrates a ranch hidden in an inhospitable region, where owner Altar Keane shelters outlaws fleeing the law in exchange for payment.

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