Question 1

What behind-the-scenes challenge did Faye Dunaway face while filming the wire hanger scene?

Accepted Answer

Faye Dunaway screamed herself hoarse during the wire hanger tantrum scene and called Frank Sinatra for help, who gave her pointers to get her voice back into shape.

Question 2

Why was the term 'Mommie dearest' significant in Christina Crawford's life?

Accepted Answer

Christina Crawford said 'Mommie dearest' was a term of enslavement, as Joan Crawford corrected her children repeatedly if they used 'Mother' or 'Mommy' instead.

Question 3

How did audiences unexpectedly engage with this film after its release?

Accepted Answer

A month after bad reviews, audiences flocked to see it armed with Ajax and wire hangers to participate, similar to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, leading Paramount to bill it as a camp classic.

Question 4

What ironic statement did John Waters make in his DVD commentary for this film?

Accepted Answer

Cult-film director John Waters stated in his commentary that the film's reputation as a cult film is undeserved, and he gave a mostly straight analysis of it as a drama.

Question 5

What was the commercial success of the book this film is based on?

Accepted Answer

Christina Crawford's book sold over 700,000 copies in hardback and more than 3,000,000 in paperback, making it one of the biggest-selling memoirs in American publishing history.

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