Question 1

Which real university is Midwestern University based on?

Accepted Answer

Midwestern University is a thinly veiled reference to James Thurber's alma mater, The Ohio State University, with numerous OSU traditions in the film.

Question 2

What controversial action does Professor Tommy Turner plan that causes tension?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Turner plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class, which upsets his wife Ellen and threatens his job due to pressure from trustee Ed Keller.

Question 3

Which actor originated the role of Wally Myers on Broadway and later appeared in the musical remake?

Accepted Answer

Don DeFore created the role of Wally Myers in the original Broadway play. In the musical remake She's Working Her Way Through College (1952), he played a role based on Joe Ferguson.

Question 4

Where and when did the movie have its world premiere?

Accepted Answer

The movie had its world premiere on 12 March 1942 in Columbus, Ohio, the location of Ohio State University, attended by both James Thurber and Elliott Nugent.

Question 5

Which actress from the Broadway production was originally slated for the film but appeared in a John Ford movie instead?

Accepted Answer

Gene Tierney starred in the Broadway production as Patricia Stanley. She was to be loaned to Warner Bros. for this film but was cast in John Ford's Tobacco Road (1941).

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