Question 1

How did Italian fascist censors alter 'The Adventures of Marco Polo'?

Accepted Answer

In Italy, fascist censors considered the film disrespectful to Marco Polo and insisted on re-dubbing it to make the protagonist a Scotsman, releasing it as 'Uno Scozzese alla corte del gran Khan' (A Scotsman at the Great Khan's court).

Question 2

Why was the film considered a major flop?

Accepted Answer

The film did poorly at the box-office, becoming the biggest flop up to that time for both Gary Cooper and Samuel Goldwyn, with estimated losses close to $700,000. It was criticized for casting Gary Cooper, who was seen as a low-key cowboy rather than a brash swashbuckler.

Question 3

What unusual location was used to film the Great Wall of China?

Accepted Answer

Portions of the film were shot on location at Malibu Lake, where 200 yards of the Great Wall of China were reconstructed and the crew worked on a 24-hour-a-day schedule.

Question 4

Which actor replaced John Carradine in the film?

Accepted Answer

Basil Rathbone, who portrayed Ahmed in the picture, replaced John Carradine shortly after filming began.

Question 5

What controversy surrounded Sigrid Gurie's film debut?

Accepted Answer

Sigrid Gurie made her film debut in this movie. Producer Samuel Goldwyn publicly labeled her 'the Norwegian Garbo' even though she was born in Brooklyn, NY, which caused bad press just before release.

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