Question 1

What complex filming technique was used for the long dialogue scenes in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

Accepted Answer

The film used extremely complex tracking shots where cameras were pulled backwards on tracks by six crewmembers while sound crews walked backwards with boom mics, requiring over 11,000 feet of film to get 400 feet of usable footage.

Question 2

How did Preston Sturges' unusual production schedule affect the filming of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

Accepted Answer

Sturges began shooting with barely ten finished script pages, wrote most nights after shooting, and didn't know what the miracle in the title would be until near the end of production, creating atypical pressure.

Question 3

Which character from a previous Preston Sturges film appears in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

Accepted Answer

Governor Dan McGinty from The Great McGinty (1940) appears, played again by Brian Donlevy, with Akim Tamiroff also reprising his role as 'The Boss' from that earlier film.

Question 4

What was the audience reception like when The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was first released?

Accepted Answer

The film was such a huge hit that many performances had standing room only.

Question 5

What is the central premise of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

Accepted Answer

A small-town girl with a soft spot for American soldiers wakes up after a wild farewell party to find she married someone she can't remember.

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