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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Christmas Story (1983) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Christmas Story (1983) - Part (4) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983).
About the movie:
Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940's.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
In the record store scenes, you can see a
Radiohead
poster in the background. The films composer,
Nigel Godrich
, has worked extensively with Radiohead.
b.
In the beginning credits, the actress portraying Mrs. Parker is listed correctly as Melinda Dillon. In the ending credits she is incorrectly listed as Melinda Dillion.
c.
Sam Spiegel
was en route from Paris to London when he bought the then much-talked about novel by
Pierre Boulle
out of curiosity. By the time he arrived in London, he had read the novel and decided what his next film was going to be. He immediately flew back to Paris for a meeting with a surprised Boulle who agreed to sell him the film rights.
d.
The tan and black print muslin day dress worn by
Gemma Jones
(Mrs. Dashwood) at Barton Cottage is the same costume worn by
Janet Dale
(Miss Briggs) at Park Lane in
Vanity Fair
,
Penny Downie
(Lady Milbanke) at dinner in
Byron
, an extra at the Meryton Assembly Ball in
Pride & Prejudice
, and
Alex Kingston
(Mrs. Bennet) at Hunsford in
Lost in Austen
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
Alyssa Jansen
was a senior in high school when she played the lead role.
b.
Although now the film is considered a Christmas classic, whats interesting is that at the time, according to
Peter Billingsley
, not many major studios were interested in a Depression-era story about a little boy wanting a BB gun for Christmas. Billingsley also stated in an interview that director
Bob Clark
agreed to make a horror film for the studio in order to get
A Christmas Story
made.
c.
The replica of Air Force One cost $250,000.
d.
George Takei
missed working on the "The Trouble with Tribbles" episode of the original
Star Trek
series to work on this movie.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
Clarkworld
is a heart-warming documentary on "A Christmas Story" director
Bob Clark
. The documentarys director,
Deren Abram
, worked with Bob Clark for over a decade before Clark and his 22-year old son, Ariel, were killed by a drunk driver in April 2007.
b.
Bang Bangs pistol is a Browning BDM. The pistol that Bloom carries is a Beretta 21 Bobcat.
c.
20th Century-Fox production head
Buddy Adler
wanted
Marilyn Monroe
for the role of Mamie, but she refused. Fox went with
Jane Russell
instead.
d.
Michael Sheen
(who plays the Priest) auditioned for the role of Baldwin IV (ultimately played by
Edward Norton
).
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
According to Peter Billingsley (young Ralphie) in the DVD Commentary, the nonsensical ramblings that Ralphie exclaims while beating up Scott Farkus were scripted, word for word.
b.
It was originally intended that Buford would be arrested for killing Sheriff Strickland, not for robbing the stage, and thats how the scene was shot. The deputys words were re-looped when they decided to remove Stricklands murder scene.
c.
Anna Wintour, the supposed inspiration for Miranda Priestly, reportedly really liked the film despite initial skepticism. She enjoyed
Meryl Streep
for her "decisive nature".
d.
The motorcycle chase was originally written as "mini road warrior".
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
According to Director
Bob Clark
s commentary on the Christmas Story DVD, the first actor he had in mind to play Ralphies father was Jack Nicholson. Jack was very impressed with the script and was interested in doing the movie, but there was no way Clark could afford Jack Nicholsons salary, and went instead with
Darren McGavin
as the father.
b.
The opal necklace, which plays an important role in
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
, can briefly be glimpsed inside a display case in Borgin and Burkes shop in Knockturn Alley when Harry first enters.
c.
The 1974 Universal Studios annual report contained an advertisement for "Radioland Murders" as being in preparation. The ad gives the credits as "screenplay by
Willard Huyck
and
Gloria Katz
" "Produced by
Gary Kurtz
" and "Directed by
George Lucas
"
d.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
This movie invented the phrase "vamp out", which has passed into common usage on
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
.
b.
Among the many musical pieces played, basically library music credited to many British composers, is the Something Weird Video theme music (familiar as the soundtrack accompanying the 2-1/2 minutes of film excerpts playing at the outset of most of the companys video releases) in an extended version.
c.
The real house used during filming can be found at 3159 W 11th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Pictures and a "Street View" of the house can be seen on Google Maps. A nearby street that intersects with W. 11th St is Clark Avenue.
d.
Chapter titles: Chapter 1: Batman Takes Over (PCA #13671) Chapter 2: Tunnel of Terror (PCA #13672) Chapter 3: Robins Wild Ride (PCA #13673) Chapter 4: Batman Trapped! (PCA #13674) Chapter 5: Robin Rescues Batman! (PCA #13675) Chapter 6: Target - Robin! (PCA #13676) Chapter 7: The Fatal Blast (PCA #13677) Chapter 8: Robin Meets the Wizard! (PCA #13678) Chapter 9: The Wizard Strikes Back! (PCA #13679) Chapter 10: Batmans Last Chance! (PCA # 13680) Chapter 11: Robins Ruse (PCA #13681) Chapter 12: Robin Rides the Wind (PCA #13682) Chapter 13: The Wizards Challenge (PCA #13683) Chapter 14: Batman vs. Wizard! (PCA #13685) Chapter 15: Batman Victorious (PCA #13685) Note: PCA #13684 was given to some other film and the last two chapters of the serial carried the same PCA number. Not unusual with serials for two or more chapters to carry the same PCA number.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
The film is set in 1941, according to the reference made by Mrs Parker to Mr Parker about an upcoming game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. These two teams met in a playoff game on December 14, 1941, a Sunday. It was their only playoff game against each other until January 23, 2011. The only previous time these two teams met during a regular season game in December was December 10, 1933. Throughout the 1940s the second game of the regular season between these two teams all occurred in November, the two latest being mid-November in 1942 and 1948.
b.
Although the lensing of this movie was done in the summer of 1995, the movie was not finished for another decade. A copyright year of 1997 is displayed in the end credits.
c.
The giant bald space alien is played by
Michael Ross
. He can also be spotted playing the bartender.
d.
Geraldine Chaplin
plays her own real life grandmother.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
The only movie in the original Star Wars trilogy in which the Jedi mind trick is never used. In
Star Wars
, Obi-Wan Kenobi uses the Jedi mind trick to get past the Stormtroopers on Tatooine, and in
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
, Luke Skywalker uses (and attempts to use) the mind trick several times inside Jabbas palace.
b.
The title song for this movie makes a brief appearance in its follow-up "The Three Caballeros" as underscoring.
c.
Don Geyer (I), who played the Scarecrow, was the head of Display and Fixtures at Higbees Department Store / Dillards. Santas throne in the movie is one of the actual chairs owned by Higbees and used annually for Santa. After his death in 1999, his co-workers reported seeing him on the loading dock, where he used to smoke and a few claim they heard his voice on the overhead paging system.
d.
One of the uncredited writers on the film was
James Jones
, author of "From Here to Eternity".
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
In early December of 2008, there was a contest to see who can portray the best Ralphie, whether if its him in a pink bunny suit, or in his winter apparel in celebration of the movies 25th anniversary. Plus they revealed the house in Cleveland where the movie was filmed.
b.
When Neo is fighting the Smith clones (The Burly Brawl), some unconventional sound effects were used. When Neo is kicked and flies through and knocks over the group of Smiths, dominoes toppling over was used. At the end of the fight when Neo throws Smith by the leg into his clones, the sound of a bowling ball knocking over pins was used.
c.
Director
F. Gary Gray
decided to use Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse as the restaurant that caters Clydes lunch after dining there several times during filming. The restaurant was also the location of the films after-party following its screening at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
d.
The original Broadway production of "Bad Girl" by
Brian Marlow
and
Viña Delmar
opened at the Hudson Theater on October 2, 1930 and ran for 85 performances. The cast were lead by
Paul Kelly
as Eddie,
Sylvia Sidney
as Dorothy and
Charlotte Wynters
as Edna, as well as
Sascha Beaumont
,
Angela Jacobs
,
Grace Morse
,
William Pawley
and
Walter Vaughan
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Christmas Story (1983)?
a.
A behind-the-scenes documentary named Road Trip for Ralphie follows two mega-fans on a two-year quest to locate and visit every location used in the movie. Along the way, they uncover Miss Shields chalk board from a dumpster, discover all the movie costumes hidden in a Toronto warehouse, track down the antique fire truck seen in the movie and visit the forgotten location of the actual Chop Suey Palace.
b.
At the time of this movies theatrical release, this picture was considered brutal, provocative and controversial.
c.
Fittingly, the teaser ad for this movie premiered on June 20th 2008 during a Fox broadcast of another Monkey in Space movie - 2001s remake of "Planet of the Apes".
d.
Marines from Camp Pendleton helped train the actors for their roles, educating them in the Marine lifestyle. A number of actual marines also appear as extras in the film. To thank them, a sneak preview of the film was shown at Camp Pendleton on March 3rd, 2011.
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