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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964).

About the movie: A mysterious circus comes to a western town bearing wonders and characters that entertain the inhabitants and teach valuable lessons.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		Dylan McDermott lost 25 pounds during production.
b.		The ending where the T-Rex saves the day was added when Steven Spielberg decided that it was the hero of the film.
c.		Paramount then announced that they would be creating a new TV network, initially operating one night a week showing Paramount TV-movies and a new "Star Trek" series about the Enterprises second 5-year mission, with most of the original cast and the title "Star Trek Phase II". It soon became clear that they could not make a go of the new network, but Paramount continued work on the new series in the hope of selling it to one of the existing networks.
d.		Oscar-winning soundtrack composer Leigh Harline worked for Disney from 1932-41 and wrote the music for some of the best-known Disney film songs, including "When You Wish Upon a Star", "Im Wishing," "Whistle While You Work," "Heigh Ho," and "Some Day My Prince Will Come."

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		In the directors commentary, Charles Kaufman said that while shooting a scene Billy Ray McQuade (Addley) was so hung-over from drinking the night before that he threw up on Rose Ross (Mother). Naturally, shooting the scene had to be postponed.
b.		Subplot involving the Sneakoscope concept from the novel, as well as an attempted attack on Ron in his sleep at Hogwarts by Sirius Black, were filmed (and can be partially found as additional scenes on some DVD versions) but ultimately scrapped from the finished version. Oddly enough, a small bit from the latter, Harrys lines about missing a chance to capture Black, was still featured prominently in most promotional trailers. (Source: 2-Disc DVD extras & trailers).
c.		Tony Randall appears in the audience at the second circus show.
d.		Although the film grossed $9 million on its initial run, its huge cost overruns and the deal with rights-holder Abraham L. Erlanger meant that MGM was unable to make good on its initial $4-million investment.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		Judaism is not a proselytizing religion, meaning that unlike some other religions, its members do not actively recruit new converts. However, very orthodox and Hasidic Jews have no similar compunction against encouraging people who are already Jewish but less orthodox to become more orthodox. That explains the interaction that Sam has late in the movie with a Hasidic man on the street - once the other man verifies that Sam is Jewish, he helps him "wrap tefillin" and pray because he assumes that Sam is a secular Jew.
b.		This was the first time Joan Crawford accepted a supporting role in a movie, supposedly because she found herself in debt after the death of husband Alfred Steele early in 1959. According to cast member Diane Baker, Crawfords role was cut even further before release, causing the removal of a show-stopping drunk scene by Crawford. Bits of this scene are in the trailer included on the DVD.
c.		Tony Randall related on a 1963 episode of Password that his next film was called "The Circus of Dr. Lau," changed at some point before release to its eventual title.
d.		Dirctor Ted Tetzlaff started the film but fell ill and was replaced by Ralph Murphy.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		William Tuttle received an honorary Oscar for his makeup work on this film. It was the first one of two honorary Oscars awarded for makeup - the other one being John Chambers for Planet of the Apes.
b.		Two different Christina Fougnie lookalikes, Juliana Allen, and Alexis Combs McCoy, were offered the role of Stacy, but both had conflicts with the shooting schedule; the actress that was finally cast as Maxs mother had blonde hair and blue eyes and needed to be transformed via hair dye and contacts. After glasses were added, it was noted by crew members that the new creation bore a striking resemblance to former Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin.
c.		Director Mike Nichols had originally wanted lead actress Michelle Pfeiffer to wear a red-hooded sweatshirt for the films final act. She refused as she thought it would harm the films credibility.
d.		Ronnie Schell, who provided the voice of the title feline, was also given the small part of an army sergeant. In post-production, it was decided that his voice was too easily recognizable, so the on-screen role was re-dubbed by another. An unidentified and anonymous actor.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		During a scene in Professor Adams office you can see a copy of the David Foster Wallaces most famous work, Infinite Jest, sitting on the top of a pile of books in the background
b.		Before it became apparent the film was not a hit, George Pal told press he was planning a sequel with Tony Randall recreating his role.
c.		Ann B. Davis (Alice from the original The Brady Bunch) appears as a truck driver named Schultzy. Schultzy was the name of the character that she played on the old The Bob Cummings Show, "Love That Bob."
d.		First of seven movies that paired Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		Actor Chris Lemmon was performing a truly dangerous stunt when he was shot clinging to ropes after his fall into the rushing river. Lemmon had to psychically hang on to the ropes for a time as the powerful river pulled at him. Only a matter of feet from him was the top of a huge waterfall that was quite infamous for fatal falls.
b.		Spike Milligan: As Hawker, the man who hides Barney and Rafe from policemen.
c.		Sammy Lee took over as dance director when Bobby Connolly got involved as dance director in The Wizard of Oz.
d.		According to a story that appeared in "Life" magazine Tony Randall had his head shaved for the part of Dr. Lao. When it was decided to have him appear in the audience as himself during the second show they could not find a wig that looked like his natural hair so they took a womans wig and cut and styled it enough to get by for the few seconds he would be on screen.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		After disastrous previews, Columbia heavily cut the film down. Director Mark Rydell claimed most of the films jokes were the main victims.
b.		The cinematography was bleached 50% in order to drain most of the color out of the movie.
c.		Richard Waring, who created the role of Morgan on stage in America was signed by Warner Bros. but he was drafted before shooting began and had to be replaced by John Dall. Veteran actor Gareth Hughes was then living in a monastery. An agreement was found with his religious superior so that he could serve as the Welsh dialect coach.
d.		The "Fall of the City" spectacular that Dr. Lao presents as the grand finale of his circus contains much footage from an earlier George Pal production, "Atlantis, The Lost Continent" (1961)

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		Madge Evanss name appears on a theater marquee in a montage sequence within the movie. She was starring with Cyril Ritchard in a West End play whose name was partially obscured in the film.
b.		Although it is now regarded as a classic fantasy film, this was a box office disappointment when it was first released. It caused a four-year gap before George Pal had his next film in theatres. It also marked that last time that Pal would direct.
c.		This is the first feature film that Leonardo DiCaprios production company "Appian Way" is involved with.
d.		Ronald Colman appeared courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)?
a.		Anne Hathaway was originally cast as Alison Scott but left due to creative differences. In an interview, she revealed that she objected to Judd Apatows plan to use footage of a real birth. Juliette Lewis, Drew Barrymore, Rachael Leigh Cook, Cameron Diaz, Claire Danes, Tiffani Thiessen, Josie Davis, Uma Thurman and Renée Zellweger all dropped out or were booted out. Christina Aguilera turned it down in order to focus on her music career. Brooke Shields, Jennifer Connelly, Michelle Pfeiffer and Sarah Jessica Parker were deemed too old.
b.		Some trailers feature a scene where someones spurs are caught on a rail, but this scene is not in the movie.
c.		Peter Sellers was the directors first choice to play Dr. Lao.
d.		Phil Vischer was reluctant at first in "casting" Archibald Asparagus as Jonah since he wasnt a huge VeggieTales star at the time. Other choices were Bob, Larry, Junior Asparagus, and Jimmy Gourd.