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Released
1937 · FILM

Breakdowns of 1937

Runtime
7 min
DocumentaryComedy

Synopsis

In 1937, several notable flubs and bloopers occurred during the production of major Warner Bros. films. One such incident happened on the set of *The Life of Emile Zola*, where Paul Muni accidentally knocked over a prop bottle during a tense courtroom scene, prompting a quick retake. On the set of *The Petrified Forest*, Leslie Howard mispronounced a line during a critical monologue, requiring additional filming to maintain continuity. Meanwhile, in *The Little Minister*, a wardrobe mishap occurred when Robert Donat’s jacket became slightly unbuttoned during a key emotional scene, necessitating a reshoot. These minor errors, though quickly corrected, are remembered as behind-the-scenes quirks of the year’s prominent productions.

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Principal cast & crew: 10

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