Question 1

Which Oscar-winning actress slapped Jack Carson in a cameo that mirrored her role in Mildred Pierce?

Accepted Answer

Joan Crawford, in a cameo, slaps Jack Carson while delivering the same speech she gave to Ann Blyth in Mildred Pierce (1945).

Question 2

Why did Patricia Neal come to the set still wearing her costume from another film?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Neal came directly from filming The Fountainhead (1949) still wearing her black fur-trimmed evening gown to shoot her ballroom scene cameo.

Question 3

How did Doris Day feel about her role in this film compared to her bandstand days?

Accepted Answer

Doris Day enjoyed the role, which came naturally, and liked the regular studio hours compared to the late nights she spent on the bandstand.

Question 4

Which three famous directors made cameo appearances in this film?

Accepted Answer

The film features cameo appearances from directors Raoul Walsh, King Vidor, and Michael Curtiz.

Question 5

What was the Warner Bros. plan for Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan?

Accepted Answer

Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan were being groomed as Warners' answer to Paramount's popular comedy duo Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

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