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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Donovan's Brain (1953) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Donovan's Brain (1953) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Donovan's Brain (1953).
About the movie:
Yet another version of Curt Siodmak's novel about an honest scientist who keeps the brain of a ruthless dead millionaire (Donovan) alive in a tank...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donovan's Brain (1953)?
a.
Steve McQueen
originally mentioned to play one of husbands.
b.
The Caserta Palace, Italy doubled up for the Vaticans interiors.
c.
The updated version of the
Alfie
song heard during the end credits was originally a musical number within the movie. The scene was shot including each character singing a verse or part of a verse of the song, but the musical number was later cut from the final film. It is included in the deleted scenes on the DVD release.
d.
The sign on the door of the attorneys office includes a "B. Chapman, CPA."
Ben Chapman
was the films production supervisor.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donovan's Brain (1953)?
a.
"Nothing But Now" includes homage shots taken directly from
Jimmy Marble
s
Nate and Natalie
.
b.
Won in all three categories it was entered into for its premiere at Barebones Script-to-Screen International Film Festival: Best Festival Film (Audience), Best Mini-Feature (Jury) and Best Poster, a record for the festival.
c.
Dr. Cory, under the control of the brain, makes out a list showing several false identities under which Donovan has hidden money around the country. The first four names on the list (H.B. Chapman, Boris Leven, Jack R. Byrne, and Edward Boyle) are borrowed from the films production supervisor, production designer, assistant director, and set director. The fifth name (Fred Russell) is that of a popular sports writer of the early 1950s.
d.
When Edward (
Richard Gere
) snaps the necklace case down on Vivians (
Julia Roberts
) fingers, was improvised by Gere, and Robertss reaction (laughter) was totally natural. The filmmakers liked it so much, they decided to leave it in.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donovan's Brain (1953)?
a.
The character of Helmut Schultz was based on
Charles Manson
.
b.
Orson Welles
played the part of Dr. Corey in "Donovans Brain" on the only two-part broadcast ever produced on radios "Suspense", 18 May and 25 May 1944.
c.
It was after this movie wrapped that director
Tim Burton
and leading lady
Helena Bonham Carter
became romantically involved. Instead of moving in with her in her Hampstead home in London, Burton bought two next-door houses which the couple both share today (2010).
d.
In an early cut of this film prior to its release, director
James Cruze
appeared in a brief cameo heavily disguised as an Indian. Screenwriter
Jack Cunningham
wrote him a memo saying that, even if viewers didnt recognize him from his days as an actor, he looked too "white" alongside the genuine Indians who appeared in the film. Cunningham prevailed, and the scene was deleted.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donovan's Brain (1953)?
a.
Writer
Curt Siodmak
was also set to direct, but at the last minute he was replaced by
Felix E. Feist
.
b.
When the crew of Smittys Speed Shop is gathered around the Ford, Duke (
Tony Danza
) asks, "Is this piss yellow?" The answer given is, "Its Tony Nancy yellow".
Tony Nancy
, a Southern California car customizer and drag racer known for his yellow cars, was involved with the film.
c.
Tony Scott
gave
Patricia Arquette
the Cadillac featured heavily in the film as a gift after filming wrapped.
d.
The B-47 cockpit used in the film is now on display at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, CA.
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