Question 1

What real-life marriage occurred between cast members after filming?

Accepted Answer

Greer Garson married Richard Ney, who played her son Vin in the film, shortly after shooting was completed.

Question 2

How did Winston Churchill assess the film's impact on World War II?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill once said that this film had done more for the war effort than a flotilla of destroyers.

Question 3

What was the fate of the vicar's closing speech beyond the film?

Accepted Answer

The vicar's final speech was printed in magazines like 'Time' and 'Look', broadcast on Voice of America, and dropped over Europe as propaganda, becoming known as The Wilcoxon Speech.

Question 4

How did the director's war experience change his view of the film?

Accepted Answer

After joining the US Army post-filming, William Wyler realized the film portrayed war in too soft a light based on his subsequent war experiences.

Question 5

What awards did the film win in 1942 and 1943?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards from the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1942, and an Academy Award in 1943.

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