Question 1

Why did David Niven sue Paramount after filming?

Accepted Answer

David Niven sued Paramount and producer David Merrick for $1.8 million, claiming he was underpaid, owed $91,667 for working beyond his contracted five weeks, and was not billed correctly in advertising as his image was not used alongside co-stars.

Question 2

What led to director Don Siegel being fired and rehired?

Accepted Answer

After a month of filming, Don Siegel was fired by producer David Merrick due to creative differences about the ending. Peter R. Hunt replaced him but was sacked after about a week. Siegel was then re-hired.

Question 3

Why did scriptwriter Larry Gelbart use a pseudonym?

Accepted Answer

Larry Gelbart had his name removed from the credits and was billed under the pseudonym 'Francis Burns', a reference to the character Frank Burns from M*A*S*H (1972), which Gelbart produced and head-wrote.

Question 4

Which three directors worked on this film?

Accepted Answer

The film had three directors: Don Siegel, Peter R. Hunt, and Robert Ellis Miller. Hunt and Miller were uncredited. Hunt replaced Siegel, who then replaced Hunt after a week; Miller directed reshoots for a fourth ending.

Question 5

What is the premise of the film?

Accepted Answer

Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.

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