Question 1

How did Gloria Swanson's collaboration with Edmund Goulding lead to 'The Trespasser'?

Accepted Answer

Goulding originally helped Swanson complete her unfinished silent epic 'Queen Kelly', but told her it was old-fashioned and to make a talking picture instead. He wrote the script with Swanson and Laura Hope Crews in three weeks at Swanson's home.

Question 2

Which two actors named William Holden appear in Gloria Swanson's filmography?

Accepted Answer

Gloria Swanson appears in 'The Trespasser' with William Holden (actor). She would appear alongside a different William Holden in 1950's 'Sunset Boulevard'.

Question 3

What Oscar milestone did Gloria Swanson achieve with her nomination for this film?

Accepted Answer

With her second Best Actress Oscar nomination for 'The Trespasser', Gloria Swanson became the first star to be nominated in two different years, previously nominated for 'Sadie Thompson' (1928).

Question 4

Which film is a remake of 'The Trespasser' and who starred in the lead role?

Accepted Answer

The film was remade in 1937 as 'That Certain Woman', starring Bette Davis in the Swanson role.

Question 5

When did the restored version of 'The Trespasser' debut on television?

Accepted Answer

Restored by George Eastman House, the film made its long-awaited television debut on December 14, 2011 on Turner Classic Movies.

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