Question 1

Why did the Chinese extras in Stowaway not understand Shirley Temple's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Temple was tutored in Mandarin, but the Chinese community of Los Angeles largely spoke Cantonese, so the extras didn't understand her.

Question 2

What happened to the dog that played Mr. Woo after filming?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Temple was given the Pekingese dog that played her character's pet dog, and she renamed it 'Ching-Ching' after her character.

Question 3

Which actor's car in the film was a Duesenberg?

Accepted Answer

Robert Young's car was a Duesenberg.

Question 4

How was the film's song 'Good Night, My Love' involved in plagiarism claims?

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism suits claimed the song was pirated; in Argentina, a musical trial was held with the audience as jury.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of Stowaway?

Accepted Answer

Chin-Ching gets lost in Shanghai, befriended by playboy Tommy Randall, falls asleep in his car which ends up on a ship to America. Susan Parker marries Randall to give Chin-Ching a family.

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