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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : But Not for Me (1959) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : But Not for Me (1959) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: But Not for Me (1959).
About the movie:
Russ Ward, after 30 years of producing Broadway plays, is ready to quit. His secretary, Ellie Brown...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: But Not for Me (1959)?
a.
The character of Arnie, Rachels nerdy friend, is a direct reference to
Stephen King
s novel-turned-movie Christine, in which the lead character was a nerdy guy named Arnie.
b.
Is on AFIs "Lost Films" list.
c.
The movie went through three writers before Alex Carpenter, the lead actor in the film, finished it.
d.
Although
Clark Gable
tells
Carroll Baker
that he is 44, he was in fact 57 at the time of filming.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: But Not for Me (1959)?
a.
The first trailer was released online at midnight EST on June 16, 2010, and theatrically on June 18, 2010, attached to
Toy Story 3
. On screens where Toy Story was shown in 3D, the Dawn Treader trailer was also 3D.
b.
According to the book "The Meryl Streep Story" (1984),
Meryl Streep
was offered and turned down the role of Michelle because she didnt like the tone of the film.
c.
The films original title was "Accent on Youth", but this was thought inappropriate for the 57-year-old star
Clark Gable
.
d.
The last film
Bette Davis
made at Warner Brothers (during her contract from 1932-1949) to make a profit upon release.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: But Not for Me (1959)?
a.
The movie initially was called "Born to Be Bad" with
Lew Ayres
again starring as Dr.Kildare. After principal shooting had been completed, Ayres announced he was a conscientious objector to world war II in which America was then involved. Fearing adverse publicity, MGM scrapped his footage, replaced him with Philip Dorn (I), and changed the title.
b.
At the time of the films theatrical debut, the phone number featured on Walters television show (1 800 BET ON IT) was the number of an actual sports advice service.
c.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
d.
During filming
Clark Gable
gave an interview in which he announced that he had realized that he had become too old to play romantic leading roles, and would be looking for different parts from then on. Ironically, his next film was
It Started in Naples
, a romantic comedy opposite the much younger
Sophia Loren
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: But Not for Me (1959)?
a.
The film proved to be a complete failure at the box office. This was largely blamed on the casting of
Carroll Baker
, since she was not yet established as a major star.
b.
Other notable actresses auditioning for the role of Marlee included
Bridget Moynahan
and
Amanda Peet
.
c.
Movie theater prints were labeled "Grand Tour" on the film can and the actual reels.
d.
"Academy Award Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 6, 1946 with
Ginger Rogers
reprising her film role.
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