Question 1

What real-life age gap existed between Shirley Temple and Cary Grant during filming?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Temple was 18 years old and had been married for 10 months when filming began, while Cary Grant was 42 years old.

Question 2

What in-joke references to Shirley Temple appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant is served a 'Shirley Temple' drink at a soda shop, and Shirley Temple's character packs a Shirley Temple doll from her fireplace mantle.

Question 3

What was the age difference between Myrna Loy and her on-screen sister Shirley Temple?

Accepted Answer

Myrna Loy was almost 23 years older than Shirley Temple, who played her sister in the film.

Question 4

What journalist reference does Cary Grant make when addressing Shirley Temple's character?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant calls Shirley Temple's character 'Miss Kilgallen' instead of Miss Turner, referencing popular journalist Dorthy Kilgallen.

Question 5

Which later movie song was inspired by a routine in this film?

Accepted Answer

The 'man with the power' routine inspired the song 'Magic Dance' in the 1986 movie Labyrinth.

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