Question 1

What was Paul Robeson's salary for his film debut in Body and Soul?

Accepted Answer

Paul Robeson received a $100 per week salary plus three percent of the gross after the first $40,000 in receipts.

Question 2

How old were actresses Mercedes Gilbert and Julia Theresa Russell in real life?

Accepted Answer

Mercedes Gilbert, who plays Isabelle's mother, was only three years older than Julia Theresa Russell, who plays Isabelle.

Question 3

Why was Body and Soul selected for the National Film Registry in 2019?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected by the Library of Congress for being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant'.

Question 4

Which collection includes Body and Soul as spine #371?

Accepted Answer

The film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #371.

Question 5

Who played the dual role of Jenkins and Sylvester in Body and Soul?

Accepted Answer

Paul Robeson played the dual role of Rev. Isaiah T. Jenkins and his brother Sylvester.

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