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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Blast of Silence (1961) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Blast of Silence (1961) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Blast of Silence (1961).
About the movie:
A hired killer from Cleveland has a job to do on a second-string mob boss in New York. But a special girl from his past, and a fat gun dealer with pet rats, each gets in his way.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Blast of Silence (1961)?
a.
Part of the movie was shot during the middle of a real hurricane - the wind seen during the fistfight is not artificial. It was filmed on Long Island during Hurricane Donna (September 10-12, 1960), the only hurricane of the 20th Century to strike the entire East Coast from south Florida to Maine.
b.
Negatives from the defunct Tiffany Pictures collection, were most likely used for the burning of Atlanta in
Gone with the Wind
, as nitrate ignites easily and there was a lot of it lying around. According to historian Jonas Nordin, the original negative for this film was probably among them, which would account for its loss.
c.
This films opening prologue states: "The Producers wish to express their appreciation to the officers and personnel of the Royal Air Force whose cooperation, under difficult conditions, made possible the filming of the aerial scenes in this production."
d.
The orphanage Esther is adopted from is "Saint Marianas Home for Girls". In the Catholic faith, Saint Mariana of Quito is the patron saint for those that have been rejected by religious orders and those who have lost both parents.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Blast of Silence (1961)?
a.
The first time an African-American was cast in the title role in a movie version of Othello.
b.
William Lucking
plays Rolly Free. Rolland "Rollie" Free was a racer of Indian Motorcycles in the 20s and 30s. He set an American motorcycle speed record by riding a Vincent HRD to a speed of 150.313 m.p.h. at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1948.
c.
To create the sound of the heavy lid of the Ark being slid open, sound designer
Ben Burtt
simply recorded him moving the lid of his toilet cistern at home.
d.
At the beginning, which shows a train coming out of a tunnel, this is what would have been seen in a train LEAVING New York. The train, with its magnificent GG1 electric locomotive, emerges from the tunnel and is seen in Newarks Penn Station. Trains do not burst into the light, an important metaphor in the film, entering New York City but arrive at dark, underground platforms. However the now demolished sky lighted departure hall of New Yorks Penn Station is seen. Trains between Cleveland and New York generally traveled over the New York Central line and arrived at Grand Central Terminal.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Blast of Silence (1961)?
a.
Allen Baron
originally offered the role of Frank Bono to
Peter Falk
as a friend for no pay. Falk seriously considered it, but declined when he was offered a paying gig.
b.
After the first days shooting of the homecoming parade, there was a heavy rain that night. The next day, the production crew rented a field-burning tractor that shot flames across the width of the street to dry it.
c.
In the UK, the film was given a 15 rating for both its cinema and video release and passed uncut in both instances. It was re-released in 2000 with a new Underground Epics video cover, bearing an 18 certificate. However, this was not a different version of the film - the content was the same as the 15 version. The 18 certificate was a mistake, and the video cover was withdrawn.
d.
Scarlett Johansson
was originally set to portray Betsy, but she decided the role was too young for her and
Emma Watson
was cast to portray Betsy instead.
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