Question 1

Why did Virginia City's 1940 premiere lead to a hostage situation?

Accepted Answer

Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, and other cast members failed to appear for a personal appearance after the screening, enraging the audience who had paid $1.10 per ticket. The crowd stormed out and took the Warner Bros. entourage hostage, demanding refunds.

Question 2

Which real-life outlaw inspired Humphrey Bogart's character in Virginia City?

Accepted Answer

The villain John Murrell was named after a bandit leader who operated along the Mississippi River in the 1820s-40s. The real Murrell was a small-time outlaw whose legend was exaggerated in a pamphlet that influenced Mark Twain.

Question 3

How did the cast billing change in the 1956 re-release of Virginia City?

Accepted Answer

In the 1956 Dominant re-release, Randolph Scott was given top billing with Humphrey Bogart as co-star, while Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins were demoted beneath the title.

Question 4

What special request did Errol Flynn make for his scenes in Virginia City?

Accepted Answer

Errol Flynn negotiated with Warner studios to use his own horse in several scenes of the film.

Question 5

Which actress replaced Olivia de Havilland in Virginia City?

Accepted Answer

Miriam Hopkins replaced Olivia de Havilland in the film.

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