Question 1

Why did Charles Laughton find the Gettysburg Address scene so moving?

Accepted Answer

Charles Laughton referred to his reading of the 'Gettysburg Address' in the film as 'one of the most moving things that ever happened to me'. He also recited it on other sets.

Question 2

How did editor Edward Dmytryk describe the filming of the Gettysburg Address scene?

Accepted Answer

Edward Dmytryk said Charles Laughton became so emotional during the saloon scene reciting the Gettysburg Address that it took director Leo McCarey 1½ days to complete shooting it.

Question 3

Which country banned a dubbed version of Ruggles of Red Gap and why?

Accepted Answer

Nazi Germany banned the release of any German-dubbed version of this film because of the Gettysburg Address speech.

Question 4

What awards did Ruggles of Red Gap receive?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards from the National Board of Review (1935), New York Film Critics Circle (1936), and Academy Awards (1936).

Question 5

How many times was Ruggles of Red Gap filmed before this version?

Accepted Answer

The story was filmed twice before: by Essanay in 1918 and in 1923 with Edward Everett Horton as Ruggles.

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