Name a theatrical film in which the top billed actor does not appear on screen during the first hour.
Peter Finch (best actor)Answer:
"A Streetcar Named Desire" : Karl Malden (Best supporting actor), Vivien Leigh (best Actress) and Kim Hunter (best supporting actress)
"Network" Faye Dunaway (best actress) Peter Finch (Best supporting actor) and Beatrice Striaght (Best supporting actress)
I would assume they are talking about a chamber pot. This would date back to before indoor toilets.