Question 1

Which scene was cut to avoid Legion of Decency backlash?

Accepted Answer

Eight minutes were deleted, including a scene where Rose switches places with Annie and puts makeup on her face. The Legion of Decency refused to allow the film to be released with this scene uncut due to Sister Annie's association with the Salvation Army.

Question 2

How did Mae West's on-set behavior cause conflict during production?

Accepted Answer

Raoul Walsh's biography states Mae West often arrived late. Producer Guy MacJeanne argued with her, and she hit him with a mirror. She continued arriving late, angering Lubitsch.

Question 3

What personal scandal involving Mae West's husband emerged during filming?

Accepted Answer

Around the time of this picture, Mae West's husband Frank Wallace sold his story to the press. She admitted he was her husband, and they divorced in 1942. Frank had also illegally married another woman in 1915.

Question 4

Which young Korean American actor appears in a small role in Klondike Annie?

Accepted Answer

A young Philip Ahn appears as servant Lin. The Korean American character actor went on to have a long and successful career on both large and small screens.

Question 5

What was the educational background of the actress who played Mae West's maid?

Accepted Answer

Soo Yong, who plays Mae West's maid, graduated from the University of Hawaii and planned to become an educator before switching to acting. She appeared in movies and TV over a 47-year career.

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