Question 1

Why was Double Harness lost for decades and how was it restored?

Accepted Answer

The film hadn't been shown for decades until found in a Merian C. Cooper collection. A cut 2½-minute sequence was located in a French negative at the National Center for Cinematography and restored.

Question 2

What does the restored sequence in Double Harness reveal about the characters?

Accepted Answer

The restored sequence indicates that Joan Colby and John Fletcher were having pre-marital sex, which had been cut for television.

Question 3

How much would Colonel Colby's $5,000 wedding fund be worth in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The $5,000 Colonel Colby set aside for his daughters' weddings would equate to about $119,000 in 2023.

Question 4

What is the real-world location of the address mentioned in the newspaper article?

Accepted Answer

The article says Valerie and Dennis reside at 2200 Lombard Street in San Francisco, which is in the Marina District and as of 2016 is the address of a pizzeria.

Question 5

How did Merian C. Cooper gain ownership of Double Harness?

Accepted Answer

After accusing RKO of underpayment, a 1946 settlement gave Cooper complete ownership of six RKO films including Double Harness. TCM later acquired rights after legal negotiations.

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