Continuity mistake: In the film Sam Waterson, Nick Carraway, goes to his first Gatsby party wearing white pants, a blazer and a striped tie unlike all the other men who are dressed in tuxedos. Later in the film attending another Gatsby party Carraway is wearing a tuxedo like everyone else. Yet, during a dance sequence in which several partiers are dancing the Charleston, we see Carraway appearing on the left side of a shot dancing while wearing the white pants, blazer and striped tie he was wearing at the first party.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
1 continuity mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Jack Clayton
Starring: Robert Redford, Bruce Dern, Mia Farrow, Karen Black
Factual error: In the opening sequence, as Nick arrives at Tom and Daisy's shore to meet Tom, there are people playing/practicing polo in the background. The ground is undulating where polo must be played on a flat field, both for the ball to roll consistently and for the safety of the riders and ponies.
Jay Gatsby: How do you do, old sport? I'm Gatsby.
Question: A question about this movie and the book also: When Daisy first visits Gatsby's house, why is Gatsby insistent on making Klipspringer play the piano?
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Answer: He wants to impress Daisy by showing authority and control.