Question 1

What did Graham Greene say about this film adaptation of his novel?

Accepted Answer

Graham Greene said it was 'the only good film ever made from one of my books by an American director.'

Question 2

Which composer reused his title music from this movie in later films?

Accepted Answer

Franz Waxman reused his title music for this movie in Dark Passage (1947) and also over the titles in To Have and Have Not (1944).

Question 3

How did the ending of this movie contrast with the historical outcome of the Spanish Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The movie ends with Charles Boyer saying the fighting will end and the world go back to normal, but the Spanish Civil War was won by the Fascist side, who remained in power for another thirty years.

Question 4

Why did Warner Bros. add extra scenes to The Big Sleep (1946)?

Accepted Answer

Reviews for Confidential Agent were so disastrous that Warner Bros. added extra scenes with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall to The Big Sleep to build up her role and limit damage to her image.

Question 5

Who were originally intended to star in this film according to a contemporary article?

Accepted Answer

According to Daily Variety, Warner Bros. intended the film to star Humphrey Bogart and Eleanor Parker after acquiring the film rights.

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