The opening scene, where the servants prepare the Prince for the ball, contains quite a bit of clever foreshadowing: -Plumette, who becomes a feather duster, applies make-up to the Prince's cheek with a feather pouf. -Chapeau, who becomes a hat rack, sets the Prince's wig upon his head. -Lumière, who becomes a candelabra, holds one up to the Prince when he requests more light. -Cogsworth, who becomes a clock, holds a pocket watch and informs the Prince that it's "time". Additionally, all of the servants are in shadows, as if it to remind us that they are about to become shadows of their former selves.
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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The opening credits feature the point of view from Marlowe's car as he arrives at the Sternwood Manor driving off the A1 Motorway and driving through the actual side roads leading up to the front entrance to the Manor. The closing credits feature the same point of view shot of driving away from the Manor eventually entering back on the A1 South.
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Geiger is said to be 50 years old, but was played by John Justin, who was nearly 60 at the time.
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According to Michael Winner, two Mercedes-Benzes were reserved. Unfortunately, after an accident by Robert Mitchum, they had to use the second.
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The name of Philip Marlowe's (Robert Mitchum's) detective agency was "Philip Marlowe - Commercial and Civil Investigations". In previous Marlowe movie, it had been usually known as "Philip Marlowe - Private Investigations".
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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