Question 1

What controversial theme did 'Virtue' feature just before the Hays Code enforcement?

Accepted Answer

The film was one of the last to feature prostitution as a major theme before the rigid enforcement of the Hays Code.

Question 2

How did Carole Lombard respond to Harry Cohn's insult about her hair?

Accepted Answer

Cohn told Lombard her hair made her look like a whore; she retorted, 'if anyone would know a whore, it would be you.' They later developed mutual respect.

Question 3

Which studio loaned Carole Lombard to Columbia Pictures for 'Virtue'?

Accepted Answer

Carole Lombard made this film for Columbia Pictures while on loan from Paramount.

Question 4

What real-life marriage is foreshadowed by a line in 'Virtue'?

Accepted Answer

Frank tells Jimmy, 'You're no Clark Gable.' Coincidentally, Carole Lombard and Gable would marry in 1939.

Question 5

What detail about the taxis in 'Virtue' reveals they were real Yellow Cabs?

Accepted Answer

Real Yellow Cabs were used but renamed 'Yellow Taxi Corp.' and 'Circle Cab Co.' with partial overlays visible on the sides.

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