Question 1

Why was John Wayne's toupee notable in this film?

Accepted Answer

This was the first film in which John Wayne wore a toupee.

Question 2

What happened to the rubber octopus used in this movie?

Accepted Answer

The rubber octopus was later stolen by Edward D. Wood Jr.'s crew and used in Bride of the Monster (1955), but they forgot to steal the motor that ran the tentacles.

Question 3

Which classic films provided stock footage for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Stock footage was used from Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and The Sea Hawk (1940).

Question 4

How did this film influence the name of John Wayne's production company?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne took the name of his production company, Batjac, from this film's shipping firm. The original spelling was 'Batjak'.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Wake of the Red Witch?

Accepted Answer

Captain Ralls fights Dutch shipping magnate Mayrant Sidneye for the woman he loves, Angelique Desaix, and for a fortune in gold aboard the Red Witch.

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