Goofs: Continuity: When the casket containing bootleg whiskey is shown in the hearse, it has two handles on the side. When it is shown being carried into the mortuary, it has three handles on the side.
(more) Trivia: Billy Wilder referring to
Marilyn Monroe while making the movie: "We were in mid-flight, and there was a nut on the plane." Indeed, Wilder publicly blasted Monroe for her behavior, and she was not invited to the wrap party.
(more) Filming Locations: Coronado Beach, Coronado, California, USA
(more) Quotes: [
first lines]
Mulligan: All right, Charlie; that the joint?
Toothpick Charlie: Yes, sir.
Mulligan: Who runs it?
Toothpick Charlie: I already told you.
Mulligan: Refresh my memory.
Toothpick Charlie: Spats Columbo.
Mulligan: That's very refreshing; what's the password?
Toothpick Charlie: "I've come to Grandma's funeral." Here's your admission card.
[
he gives Mulligan a mourning armband]
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(more) Awards: Won Oscar. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations
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