Question 1

Which famous film features a clip from Queen Kelly?

Accepted Answer

A clip from Queen Kelly appears in Sunset Boulevard (1950), where Norma Desmond watches it. Director Billy Wilder recalled that Erich von Stroheim suggested using the clip for realism.

Question 2

Why was director Erich von Stroheim fired from Queen Kelly?

Accepted Answer

During the wedding sequence, actor Tully Marshall dribbled tobacco juice on Gloria Swanson's hand, claiming von Stroheim ordered it. Swanson called producer Joseph P. Kennedy and demanded von Stroheim be fired, shutting down production.

Question 3

What real-life women played the girls accompanying Prince Wolfram?

Accepted Answer

According to crew members, the girls who accompany Wolfram to the palace gates were played by actual prostitutes from one of the best brothels in Hollywood.

Question 4

How did Joseph P. Kennedy's involvement with Queen Kelly affect his film career?

Accepted Answer

This was one of the only films Kennedy personally produced. After firing von Stroheim and Swanson refusing reshoots, Kennedy and his backers lost a fortune, leading him to end his role in Gloria Productions and sell his Pathe interests.

Question 5

What unusual prop was used to cover actress Seena Owen during a lengthy shoot?

Accepted Answer

Erich von Stroheim spent over 24 hours shooting Queen Regina's boudoir scene. Seena Owen had to be nude, covering her chest with a white cat, which later scratched her and had to be fitted with mittens.

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