Question 1

What real-life detail about the therapist character's sessions made them authentic?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Penelope Russianoff, who plays therapist Tanya, was an actual psychologist. The counseling scenes were filmed in her real penthouse apartment where she saw patients, and she improvised most dialogue based on her therapy methods.

Question 2

How did the film's title originate?

Accepted Answer

Director Paul Mazursky got the idea when a divorced female friend had to sign a deed as 'an unmarried woman.' He thought it would make a great title but recognized it reflected a stigma for single women.

Question 3

Which major film festival featured 'An Unmarried Woman' in 1978?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Cannes Film Festival in 1978.

Question 4

What unusual workload did Jill Clayburgh have during production?

Accepted Answer

Jill Clayburgh appears in every scene and had no single day off during the 10-week shoot, according to publicity for the movie.

Question 5

What ironic Academy Awards connection appears in a bedroom conversation?

Accepted Answer

In a scene, Erica's friend complains there are no great actresses like Bette Davis anymore. Erica mentions Jane Fonda, who won the Best Actress Oscar the same year Clayburgh was nominated for this film.

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