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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966).
About the movie:
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
The film was promoted on US TV under the title "The Poppy Is Also a Flower", but when it was actually shown, the onscreen title was "Poppies Are Also Flowers".
b.
Debut theatrical feature for
Gary Swanson
. Also, first starring role in same as well.
c.
Zero Mostel
and
Jack Gilford
reprised their roles from the original Broadway production.
Phil Silvers
had been offered the role of Psuedolus on Broadway, but turned it down because he couldnt wear his glasses, and feared an onstage accident. Silvers went on to play Psuedolus in a 1972 revival.
d.
Howard Hawks
did not want to cast
Ricky Nelson
, whom he considered to be both too young and too lightweight, and deliberately gave him the fewest possible number of lines for a third-billed star. However, he later admitted that having Nelsons name on the poster had probably added $2 million to the films box office performance.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
"Miles Gloriosus," literally translated, is the Latin term for "glorious soldier." But it is also Latin slang for "blowhard" and "braggart."
b.
The film was shot entirely in 12 days.
c.
The New York Central 20th Century Limited railcar featured (number 10006) was built by Pullman-Standard in 1939 and was scrapped in 1968. It was named "Imperial State" and featured four double bedrooms, four single compartments and two drawing rooms. The interior of the car seen in the film is actually a set built by MGM studios. When
Cary Grant
shuts the door, the wall can clearly be seen to move since the whole thing was manufactured out of plywood panels and painted to simulate the look of metal (including small fake rivets).
d.
Following the Exodus 8:2 theme that is throughout the movie, just before the attempted suicide of Sydney Barringer, to his left below his feet against the wall, wire is coiled up forming the number 8:2.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
During casting,
James Brolin
was almost given the role of James Bond when at the last minute,
Roger Moore
agreed to play Bond again. Brolins screen tests can be seen on the DVD. Moore had gone out of contract after
Moonraker
, and had agreed to return to the role one more time in
For Your Eyes Only
. The production went with Moore because this film would be competing with
Never Say Never Again
starring original and former James Bond actor and legend
Sean Connery
. The uncertainty in using an American actor in the role and having to introduce a new actor in going-up against Connery were the reasons. In the meantime,
Oliver Tobias
,
Michael Billington
,
Timothy Dalton
and
Ian Ogilvy
had also been considered for James Bond.
b.
Most of the text of
Edward R. Murrow
s speech bookending the movie is taken word-for-word from the actual keynote address he delivered to the 1958 RTNDA convention. The actual conclusion to the speech, after Murrows line about television, used strictly for entertainment rather than education, being nothing more than wires and lights in a box, went as follows: "There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference. This weapon of television could be useful. Stonewall Jackson, who knew something about the use of weapons, is reported to have said, When war comes, you must draw the sword and throw away the scabbard. The trouble with television is that it is rusting in the scabbard during a battle for survival."
c.
"Senex" is the Latin word for "old man".
d.
According to director
Jack Hill
this was originally intended to be a sequel to his
Coffy
, also starring
Pam Grier
, and in fact the working title of the film was "Burn, Coffy, Burn!". However, American-International Pictures decided at the last minute it didnt want to do a sequel, even though "Coffy" was a huge hit. Thats why its never said exactly what kind of job Foxy Brown has - "Coffy" was a nurse and since this was no longer to be a sequel, they couldnt give Foxy Brown that job and didnt have time to rewrite the script to establish just what kind of job she had.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
The original idea was to make this film a remake of
Scarface
, which took place in Chicago, but this proved to be impossible due to budget constraints.
b.
First film of
Leon Greene
.
c.
Tack describes Lanie as "looking like that chick on the virgin killers album." Actually, the Virgin Killers album they are talking about was released by the Scorpions in 1977. The album was briefly banned in the US because it featured a 14 year old girl nude. The album cover was later replaced with a promo photo of the band, and thus, re-released in the US. The album with the original cover photo is extremely rare.
d.
The original plan for the dinner party was to have the guests dance to "a song by
The Ink Spots
," but
Jeffrey Jones
and
Catherine OHara
suggested the music be calypso.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
This film met with the approbation of
Jean Anouilh
who - up till that point - hadnt been very impressed with adaptations of his work.
b.
The film was a particular dislike of UK BBFC censor
John Trevelyan
who extensively cut the 1971 cinema release for an X certificate (the BBFC website incorrectly lists it as passing without cuts). The 2001 Fremantle DVD release is 15-rated and fully uncut.
c.
The closing argument by
Edward Norton
was taken verbatim from
Alan L. Isaacman
s actual closing arguments. Isaacman revealed this in a documentary of the film.
d.
Jack Gilford
was nominated for the 1963 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actor in a Musical for "A Funny Happened On The Way To The Forum" as Hysterium which he recreated in the movie version.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
Andie MacDowell
was considered for the lead role.
b.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 13, 1952 with
James Mason
reprising his film role.
c.
Every actor who has opened in the role of Pseudolus on Broadway (
Zero Mostel
,
Phil Silvers
and
Nathan Lane
) won a Best Actor Tony for their performance. In addition,
Jason Alexander
, who performed as Pseudolus in one scene in "Jerome Robbins Broadway", also won a Tony for Best Actor in a Musical.
d.
A scene with
Abigail Clayton
and her feather duster is missing from all but the earliest VHS versions of "7 into Snowy". One can get a brief glimpse of this scene in the montage at the beginning of the film. For some reason, the montage has remained unedited.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)?
a.
The original Broadway production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" opened at the Alvin Theater on May 1, 1962, ran for 964 performances and won the 1963 Tony Awards for the Best Musical and Best Book.
b.
Much of the dialogue was developed through improvisation.
c.
Average Shot Length = ~7.1 seconds. Median Shot Length = ~6.4 seconds.
d.
Jean Simmons
almost didnt get the part of Elizabeth because she was considered too pretty.
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