Green table in Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove'?!
Question: Green table in Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr!. Strangelove'!?
Does anyone know why the big round table in the War Room in that film was specifically covered in green cloth, when the movie was shot in black and white!?
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It was for the benefit of the actors, to help them get a better feel for their roles!. According to wikipedia: "Kubrick insisted that the table be covered with green baize (although this could not be seen in the black and white film) to reinforce the actors' impression that they are playing 'a game of poker for the fate of the world!.'"Www@Enter-QA@Com
I've read that in older films, the costumes the actors wore were frequently combinations that would look ridiculous in color but looked great when shot in black and white!. It might be that Kubrick thought that the table would read well on film when covered in the green fabric!.
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Edit: Interesting bit of trivia!Www@Enter-QA@Com