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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) - 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: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970).
About the movie:
Three girls come to Hollywood to make it big, but find only sex, drugs and sleaze.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
The theme song was re-recorded by
Josie Cotton
and released on the CD Invasion Of The B-Girls..
Russ Meyer
threatened to sue Cotton if she put any of his title-songs on her CD, but died before he could follow through. Josie says that she didnt mean to steal from Meyer, but that she is a fan and it was meant as an homage to his work.
b.
The title phrase was taken from two songs by
Steve Miller
; the mysterious word "pompatus" was originally spelled "pompitous" in the printed lyrics. But it originally comes from the Medallions 1954 song "The Letter", written by Vernon Green when he was 14. Green explained in the 1990s that the word actually began with "puppet" and was a term hed made up for "a secret paper-doll fantasy figure, who would be my everything and bear my children".
c.
Features the only big screen appearance by
The Kingsmen
, famous for their hit version of "Louie Louie". Decked out in matching yellow blazers, the band did not perform that song and instead performed "Give Her Lovin".
d.
When Linda tells Bruce that shes pregnant, a band is visible in the background. The lead singer of this band is played by
Shannon Lee
, the real-life daughter who is the result of the pregnancy. The role for
Bruce Lee
was first offered to his real-life son
Brandon Lee
, who declined.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
It took
Roger Ebert
six weeks to write the screenplay.
b.
Shot in 18 days.
c.
The "Jazz Cat" blues bar was originally supposed to be a strip club;
Steven Seagal
opted for the change by claiming that many of his past movies had featured strip club scenes.
d.
Will Geers film debut.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
More scenes had to be shot due to the movie being around 70 minutes long after being edited
b.
There were 47 Wilburs on set because the piglets grew up so fast. Also, each one was taught only one "trick", like to stare up or to walk a certain distance.
c.
The outfit that Kelly borrows from her Aunt Susan to wear to the party at the beginning of the film is the one-piece pants suit that
Sharon Tate
wore in
Valley of the Dolls
. Sharon wears it in the scene where she is watching Neely on television and Tony comes home to tell her (and sister Miriam) that the studio has dropped his option. Sharon is also wearing it (sans the metal link belt Kelly will add) in the photo on the cover of the Valley of the Dolls soundtrack LP.
d.
This film stars, amongst others,
Lucy Lawless
,
Renée OConnor
,
Kevin Sorbo
and
Michael Hurst
- the principal actors starring in
Xena: Warrior Princess
and
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
Malcolm McDowell
plays a character dabbling in incest in this movie something he had done a few years previously in
Caligola
.
b.
When the newly recruited Merry Men are getting outfitted with clothing and weapons, their tights are seen being taken out of giant plastic eggs. This is in reference to when Leggs pantyhose used to be sold in plastic eggs packages.
c.
John Frankenheimer
had been in the Air Force and was very familiar with the Pentagon.
d.
This title was released a week before 20th Century Foxs other X rated film
Myra Breckinridge
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
According to
Roger Ebert
s audio commentary on the DVD, Russ Meyer was unaware that this film would get an X rating. Roger says that Russ would have added more nudity and sex to the film if he knew beforehand.
b.
Producers had originally applied to film at Bryn Mawr College, another one of the Seven Sisters. It is unclear as to why they ultimately went with Wellesley College.
c.
Due to financial constraints, the film took over two years to complete.
d.
The film was banned in Poland, and censors in Hungary excised the screams, shots of bats and other gruesome scenes.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
In an oft-seen publicity picture of the three female leads posing on a bed, Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers and Marcia McBroom wear same outfits worn (respectively) by original Valley Of The Dolls stars Sharon Tate, Patty Duke and Barbara Parkins in similar bed publicity shot used in ads and soundtrack album cover of first film.
b.
The camera that Peter Parker uses is a 1981 Canon New F-1 SLR, with the Canon logo blacked out.
c.
Waters says of Kennys death: "Its sad, but the greatest part is Kenny died free and innocent."
d.
Otto Preminger
replaced
John M. Stahl
as director.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
The short story based on a remark by author
Mark Twain
. Twain famously remarked that the best part of life was from the beginning and the worst part was the end.
b.
According to
Roger Ebert
s audio commentary, Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzells pad was a set originally to be used in
Myra Breckinridge
.
c.
A scene which was cut from the Theatrical cut of this movie, but restored in the Directors cut was a scene that took place between the scene where Riggs and Lorna compare scars/wounds and the scene where Riggs finds Murtaugh out on his boat. It shows Riggs at his beachside trailer (which appears to be undergoing some kind of renovation) on his couch watching a Three Stooges movie with both Sam and the dog from the Warehouse. The contractor McGee (who worked on Murtaughs hobby room in
Lethal Weapon 2
) also appears in the scene as the contractor performing the renovations to Riggs trailer. Later in the scene, Rianne drives over to the trailer and tells Riggs of her concerns about Murtaugh not coming home that previous night.
d.
The origins of this film have been the subject of controversy for years. Some say it was produced by a church group, while others insist that it was made for the army.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
The serial was edited down from 20 chapters to 10, and re-released by Arrow in 1919.
b.
The movies line "Heres Johnny!" was voted as the #68 movie quote by the American Film Institute (out of 100), and as the #36 of "The 100 Greatest Movie Lines" by Premiere in 2007.
c.
The Strawberry Alarm Clock
did the soundtrack for this film, and the bands only real big hit "Incense and Peppermints" can be heard in the first party scene.
d.
Midges remarks about the "cantilevered" brassiere designed by an aircraft engineer are a reference to the story that
Howard Hughes
had an engineer invent a new type of underwired bra for
Jane Russell
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
Natalie Portman
originally auditioned for the part of Ada.
b.
The character played by
Marilyn Monroe
is called Miss Casswell; Caswell was the middle name of
Mary Orr
, the uncredited author of the short story the movie was based on.
c.
The Robin costume worn by Casey was actually one of the costumes worn by
Burt Ward
on the "Batman" TV series.
d.
The eighth pairing out of ten movies of comic actors and great friends
Jack Lemmon
and
Walter Matthau
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)?
a.
Russ Meyer wanted June Wilkinson to play the role of Ashley St. Ives, a part that ultimately went to studio contract player Edy Williams (who, interestingly, wound up marrying Meyer).
b.
The actors had to sing along with a metronome because the musicians who would have accompanied them normally were on strike at the time.
c.
The role of Dona Maria was intended for
Olivia de Havilland
, but she was tired of being in swashbuckling movies at this time and accepted another offer, so
Brenda Marshall
was called on to take her place instead.
d.
Fred Astaire
cut his shins and ankles on the broken glass generated during "One for My Baby."
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