Question 1

Why did Columbia Pictures make a short film called 'Life of a Salesman' to accompany this movie?

Accepted Answer

Columbia asked Arthur Miller to sign an anti-Communist declaration; he refused. To ward off picket threats, they made a short praising sales and denouncing Willy Loman.

Question 2

Which actors from the original Broadway production reprised their roles in the film?

Accepted Answer

Cameron Mitchell, Mildred Dunnock, and Howard Smith all repeated their Broadway roles. Dunnock later played Linda Loman again in a 1966 TV production.

Question 3

What was notable about Kevin McCarthy's performance in this film?

Accepted Answer

It features Kevin McCarthy's only Oscar-nominated performance and was his first credited film role.

Question 4

Which actor turned down the role of Willy Loman in the stage production?

Accepted Answer

Fredric March turned down the role of Willy Loman, which was played by Lee J. Cobb on stage.

Question 5

What major prize did 'Death of a Salesman' win in 1949?

Accepted Answer

It won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1949.

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