Question 1

Which famous song from 'A Star Is Born (1954)' was originally written for this film?

Accepted Answer

The melody of 'The Man That Got Away' was written for this film as an up-tempo song called 'I Can't Believe My Eyes' but was unused until it was given to Ira Gershwin for 'A Star Is Born'.

Question 2

Why did Anthony Quinn turn down the role of Jigger Pine?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Quinn was offered the role but thought the script was terrible. After Jack L. Warner disliked his initial feedback, Warner told Quinn to forget it.

Question 3

Which future famous director appears as an actor in this film alongside a future blacklisted actor?

Accepted Answer

Elia Kazan, later a renowned director and HUAC witness, plays Nickie in this movie. His castmate Howard Da Silva would eventually be blacklisted by the HUAC.

Question 4

Who dubbed the trumpet and piano music for the actors in this film?

Accepted Answer

The trumpet music was dubbed by Snooky Young and Frankie Zinzer, while the piano music was dubbed by Stan Wrightsman. Elia Kazan's clarinet solos were played by Archie Rosate.

Question 5

What famous actor turned down the role of Jigger Pine?

Accepted Answer

Humphrey Bogart turned down the role of Jigger Pine.

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