Citizen Kane Trivia Questions

Welles was 25 at the premiere in May 1941, making him the youngest person to write, direct, produce, and star in a major studio film.

William Randolph Hearst, the inspiration for Kane, banned all coverage of the film in his papers, severely limiting its box office.

Welles hired veteran newsreel cinematographers to shoot that segment, giving it authentic, gritty documentary style.

It actually won one Oscar (Best Original Screenplay) out of nine nominations, but many believe it won more due to its legendary status.

The prop sled was actually saved by a crew member and later sold at auction for over $230,000 in 1996.

The word 'rosebud' was actually a nickname Welles used for a type of marijuana cigarette, not invented for the film.

Deep focus was used in earlier films like 'The Power and the Glory' (1933), but 'Kane' popularized it with cinematographer Gregg Toland.

Welles considered Hayworth for the role of Susan Alexander, but she was unavailable, so he cast Dorothy Comingore instead.