Question 1

Which real-life gangster inspired the character of Little Caesar?

Accepted Answer

Cesare Enrico Bandello is based on Salvatore 'Sam' Cardinella, a violent Chicago gangster during Prohibition, not Al Capone as commonly believed.

Question 2

What unusual technique was used to help Edward G. Robinson keep his eyes open during a gunfire scene?

Accepted Answer

Robinson's eyes were held open with cellophane tape because he couldn't keep them open while firing a pistol facing the camera.

Question 3

What record did Little Caesar break during its opening weekend in New York?

Accepted Answer

It broke the all-time attendance record at Warner Bros.' Strand Theatre, grossing $50,000 in 11 performances, with Robinson and Fairbanks Jr. appearing at the premiere.

Question 4

Why was the author of the source material angry about the film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

W.R. Burnett was furious that no actual Italians were cast in the film, despite its huge success.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Little Caesar?

Accepted Answer

A small-time hood shoots his way to the top of the criminal world, but faces the question of how long he can stay there.

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