Question 1

What unscripted moment made Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray collapse in laughter?

Accepted Answer

During a scene where MacMurray calls his fiancée, Lombard kept interrupting with 'Bermuda calling.' Director Mitchell Leisen kept the cameras rolling and used the natural laughter in the film.

Question 2

Which actor originally wanted Gary Cooper for the lead in Hands Across the Table?

Accepted Answer

Carole Lombard wanted Gary Cooper for the lead, but he was committed to Paramount's Peter Ibbetson (1935).

Question 3

How much does Regi's first manicure fee of $10 equate to in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The $10 Regi is given for her first manicure equates to nearly $240 in 2026.

Question 4

What sad irony surrounds Ralph Bellamy's line about flying safety?

Accepted Answer

Bellamy's character says 'flying wasn't as safe as it is today,' which became ironic after Carole Lombard died in a 1942 plane crash. Bellamy later played FDR, who used a wheelchair.

Question 5

Which festival featured Hands Across the Table in 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Berlin International Film Festival featured the film in 2022.

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