Question 1

What spontaneous moment during filming caused Cary Grant to nearly break character?

Accepted Answer

James Stewart improvised hiccups in a drunk scene without telling Grant, who grinned and had to compose himself quickly; the scene required only one take.

Question 2

Why did James Stewart feel he didn't deserve his Best Actor Oscar for this film?

Accepted Answer

Stewart believed Henry Fonda should have won for 'The Grapes of Wrath' and thought the award was likely deferred payment for his work on 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'.

Question 3

How did Cary Grant use his salary from the film?

Accepted Answer

Grant donated his entire $137,000 earnings, equivalent to over $2.8 million in 2020 dollars, to the British War Relief Fund.

Question 4

Which festivals have featured 'The Philadelphia Story' in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1982, Locarno International Film Festival in 2004 and 2013, and Glasgow Film Festival in 2024.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'The Philadelphia Story'?

Accepted Answer

A rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid reporter arrive before her planned remarriage, leading her to learn truths about herself.

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