Question 1

Which real-life evangelist inspired the character of Florence Fallon?

Accepted Answer

The character of Florence Fallon was largely based on popular evangelist preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, who was nicknamed 'The Miracle Woman' by some but derided as a fraud by others.

Question 2

What pre-Code moment in the film would have been rejected after 1934?

Accepted Answer

In a pre-Code moment, Sister Fallon's chauffeur Lou gives Hornsby 'the finger' out of Hornsby's sight after Hornsby warns him about keeping his job. The Hays Office would have rejected this scene if made after 1934.

Question 3

How large was the wooden church set that burned in the film?

Accepted Answer

The wooden church set that burned was large enough to hold 25,000 people and had to be built outside Hollywood's city limits for safety reasons.

Question 4

What was the Zilotone toy featured in the film?

Accepted Answer

The tin wind-up toy with a clown playing 'Farmer in the Dell' on a xylophone was called a Zilotone, first produced in 1929 by Wolverine Supply & Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Question 5

How much rest did Barbara Stanwyck have between this film and her next?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Stanwyck had only one day of rest between the completion of this movie and the first day's shooting of Night Nurse (1931).

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