Carol (2015)

3 factual errors

★★★★☆

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Rooney Mara, Cory Michael Smith

Factual error: There seem to be modern "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signs at each intersection. This film is supposed to take place in 1952. Also it is mentioned there are "Stereophonic" consoles in the motel rooms. Probably would not find those until at best the late 50s.

Factual error: As they drive through the tunnel out of NYC the radio is playing. Radio waves can't travel in either the Holland or Lincoln tunnels.

Factual error: Carol talks about getting on the "interstate", but the interstate system wasn't even initiated until 1956.

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Mistakes

Factual error: Carol talks about getting on the "interstate", but the interstate system wasn't even initiated until 1956.

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Quotes

Carol Aird: Harge, I want you to be happy. I didn't give you that. I failed you. We both could have given more, but... we gave each other Rindy. And that is the most breathtaking, the most generous, of gifts.

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Questions

Question: SPOILERS: How on earth did Harge find out where Carol was on her trip in order for him to set a private detective on her trail that fast? She didn't tell him where she was going, and Abby certainly didn't. And not eight hours after Carol and Therese make love, Harge has sent a telegram to Carol in her motel room about it. How exactly was the detective *that* efficient?

Answer: The detective has likely been on Carol's tail following her for some time, not just recently.