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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A League of Their Own (1992) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A League of Their Own (1992) - Part (5) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992).
About the movie:
Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
The role of Beth Hagan was originally to be played by
Amanda Peet
.
b.
Shot in 22 days.
c.
The first of three "Oh God" movies starring
George Burns
.
d.
Ally Sheedy
was considered for the role of Dottie.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
According to Hedda Hopper column of the era, George Cukor and Sophia Loren wanted Clint Walker for role played by Steve Forrest but conflicting schedules made that casting impossible.
b.
Jet Li
had a pay-or-play deal for the role of Kato back when the Weinsteins had the rights.
c.
At one point, this was considered as a vehicle for Lloyd Bridges and his two sons, Beau and Jeff.
d.
When Jimmy first "meets" the Peaches, he strolls right through them and heads to the urinal for a bit of relief. The girls whisper to each other to time him; the actual time of the activity is 53 seconds.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
Howard Keels character was named "Tony Naylor". During the 1950s and 60s, one of the most popular hang-outs for the stars in to meet after the filming was called "Tiny Naylors". It was located in Hollywood at the corner of Sunset Blvd and Vine Streets. Keels characters name was a nod to that famous coffee shop.
b.
The production was eco-friendly, using Green Power Generators that reduce more than 70% of NOx emissions as compared to tier O generators.
c.
The film portrays the league as initially unpopular and unprofitable, until demeaning gimmicks are used to attract male audiences. In reality, the league was popular and profitable from the start, largely because it played in towns in the upper Midwest that had no way of watching a live baseball game. Eventually, the league grew into a ten-team two-division league. The advent of televised baseball games in the early fifties, however, would lead to the demise in the popularity of the league.
d.
To make the many sparkling lights in Galadriels eyes, the crew put white Christmas lights behind the camera.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
So far, only the Vitaphone (soundtrack) discs are known to survive.
b.
Julie Croteau
was a baseball double for actress
Anne Ramsay
, who played Helen Haley. Croteau was the first woman to play mens NCAA college baseball, for St. Marys College of Maryland (Division III).
c.
In the "elevator" sequence the bottom of the elevator is actually rolling on the floor. The device used to roll the elevator base was actually a Moviola camera dolly normally used on the small sound stage in the old USC Cinema building (itself once a horse stable). The steering end of the dolly can be seen as part of the "elevator" underside.
d.
The first
Dolph Lundgren
movie to be released straight to video in countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Japan.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
Bette Davis
was a fan of this film. After watching it on cable television she allegedly sent
Morgan Fairchild
a letter praising her work.
b.
The opening day lineup for the Rockford Peaches: 1) CF-#5-Mae Mordabito 2) 3B-#22-Doris Murphy 3) C-#8-Dottie Hinson 4) 2B-#32-Marla Hooch 5) LF-#11-Shirley Baker 6) 1B-#15-Helen Haley 7) SS-#1-Ellen Sue Gotlander 8) RF-#17-Evelyn Gardner 9) P-#23-Kit Keller
c.
Part of the original SHOCK THEATER package of 52 Universal titles released to television in 1957, followed a year later with SON OF SHOCK, which added 21 more features.
d.
The filmmakers donated a percentage of the opening weekend proceeds to the Flight 93 memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The actual amount donated turned out to be $1.15 million.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
This movie was named after a street sign in LA.
b.
The films Italian title is "L Assedio dei morti viventi", which translates to "The Siege of the Living Dead".
c.
The soldier who did most of the dancing with
Madonna
in the bar scene was a recurring character on director
Penny Marshall
s
Laverne & Shirley
TV show. The actor,
Eddie Mekka
, was Shirleys boyfriend and his occupation was a dance teacher.
d.
Angie Dickinson
s film debut.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
Disney composer
Oliver Wallace
voices Mr. Winky. Some sources, however, list
Alec Harford
for that role.
b.
Known mostly for her music,
Irene Cara
both acts in this movie and worked on three songs on the soundtrack, co-writing "City Heat" and performing "Get Happy" and "Embraceable You".
c.
Kelly McGillis
was considered for the role of Dottie.
d.
This film was heralded with ad-printed matchbooks - a strange choice for a film delineating the dangers of smoking pot.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
Barry Justice
screen tested for Mordred.
b.
The AAGPBL uniforms were originally designed by Mrs. Wrigley, art director Otis Shepard and softball star Ann Harnet. The uniform consisted of a one piece flared skirted tunic with silk shorts, knee high baseball socks and a baseball cap. The uniforms were based off figure skating, field hockey and tennis costumes of the period. The new uniform was later modeled to the new league players by Ann Harnet herself who was signed as the first player to join the league.
c.
Callie Khouri
hoped to cast
Holly Hunter
and
Frances McDormand
as Thelma and Louise.
d.
In the bar scene, Karen (the Body thief) orders a Glenmorangie on the rocks, the same drink that Conner MacLeod orders in
Highlander
, however he ordered a double.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
After league tryouts were completed, all of the players were sent to "Charm and beauty school". This is factual, as the real AAGPBL players were sent to the Helena Rubenstein Beauty Salon to be made over, and they attended Helena Rubensteins Evening Charm School after afternoon practices where proper etiquette, hygiene and the leagues dress code were taught and reinforced.
b.
In 2005
Terrence Malick
had talked to
Colin Farrell
about starring in the lead role.
c.
Shot mostly on location in Springville, CA over 13 straight days.
d.
The backup dancers and singers supporting Breathless Mahoney (
Madonna
) were all skilled Broadway performers who were taught how to intentionally sing poorly for comic effect.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A League of Their Own (1992)?
a.
Molly Ringwald
was considered for the role of Kit.
b.
At one point
Javier Bardem
was going to play
Don Cheadle
s role of Alan Johnson. Scheduling conflicts led to Cheadle being cast in the role instead.
c.
The title character of
Beetle Juice
is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion, Betelgeuse. The studio disliked the title and wanted to call the film "House Ghosts". As a joke,
Tim Burton
suggested the name "Scared Sheetless" and was horrified when the studio actually considered using it.
d.
A teaser trailer for the film makes fun of Lucasfilms THX sound system.
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