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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : European Vacation (1985) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : European Vacation (1985) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985).
About the movie:
The Griswalds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
Swaggers wristwatch is a Suunto Vector, a digital watch made in Finland. Besides telling time, it also has an altimeter, barometer, and digital compass.
b.
The first Twilight film to be released in a large screen format for presentation on IMAX screens.
c.
Production for Halloween 3-D was shut down on Tuesday, September 29th 2009 because The Weinstein Company ran out of money. They had just received the first draft of the screenplay on Friday September 25th and shooting was supposed to start in November to end in time for director Patrick Lussier to start shooting another film from a prior engagement in January,
Drive Angry 3D
with
Nicolas Cage
. Production is scheduled to reprise once Patrick Lussier wraps the film up.
d.
The literal translation of the Italian billboard featuring Ellens (Beverly DAngelo) half-naked picture is "The Lady in the Shower".
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
The first movie to be given the "RiffTrax" treatment by comedian
Michael J. Nelson
, who recorded a downloadable humorous commentary in the vein of
Mystery Science Theater 3000
to be played in sync with the movie. Nelson had previously claimed this film was the cheesiest movie ever made in his book "Mike Nelsons Movie Megacheese".
b.
Clark can be seen wearing a t-shirt from "Walley World", the Griswolds destination in the first film,
Vacation
, in the scene set in Chicago where he films Ellen in the shower. Later, while the family is in Paris, Rusty is wearing a "Walley World" sweatshirt in the restaurant scene.
c.
This film was shot almost entirely with an 18mm lens.
d.
When
Martin Scorsese
visited some boxing matches he was immediately struck by two images: the blood-soaked sponge wiped across the fighters back, and the pendulous drops of blood hanging off the ropes.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
On Clarks passport at the beginning, it is revealed that his birthday is 8 August 1945.
b.
According to the Variety review, the film included library stock and duplicate footage.
c.
The only movie directed by
John Hughes
that was distributed by Warner Bros.
d.
Not only did Secretariat set the record for the fastest time at the Kentucky Derby (1:59 2/5), each of his quarter-mile splits were faster than the preceding one, which means he was still accelerating at the end of the race. His split times were: 25 1/5, 24, 23 4/5, 23 2/5, and 23.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
The last theatrical feature of
Ballard Berkeley
.
b.
Around 250 effects shots were originally planned for the film, but due to script rewrites and problems with location shooting nearly 1200 were used in the final cut.
c.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 20, 1944 with
Charles Boyer
and
Alexis Smith
reprising their film roles.
d.
Clark Gable
and
Grace Kelly
began an affair on the set that lasted for several months. After filming had ended, they resumed the affair while Kelly was filming
The Country Girl
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
In the opening credits we see The Griswalds live at 8805 Skyline Drive, Chicago Illinois
b.
The instruction to "Keep your hand at the level of your eyes" is another reference from the book, in which the Phantom was adept at disposing of victims with the "Punjab lasso." Keeping ones hand at the level of ones eyes kept the Punjab lasso away from the victims neck and was the only defense.
c.
In the scene before while entering the vampire club with the Bloodpack, a large neon sign can be seen on top of a building that says in large red letters "Radoo". In the history of Vlad the Impaler (who the legend of Dracula is largely based) history talks of his brother Radu. This name is also often associated with vampire movies as it is deeply ingrained in the Dracula story.
d.
The diner where
Tom Hanks
and
Jude Law
meet was bought on the internet by production designer
Dennis Gassner
for $20,000.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
One of the films most durable legacies was its theme song "Laura," composed over one weekend by
David Raksin
.
Otto Preminger
had originally wanted to use
Duke Ellington
s "Sophisticated Lady." According to Preminger biographer Gerald Pratley, Preminger tried to get the rights to
George Gershwin
s "Summertime" but was unable to.
b.
Director/star
H.B. Halicki
compacted ten vertebrae performing the "big jump" in the Mustang at the end of the movie. Fortunately the injury was not very serious, although according to director of photography
Jack Vacek
, Halicki never walked the same again.
c.
Dana Hill
suffered from juvenile diabetes, which made shooting of Audreys nightmare scene somewhat difficult. Dana had to be very careful to avoid actually swallowing any of the food she was supposed to be eating.
d.
Joel Siegel
: The New York theater critic as himself panning Sidney Bruhls new play.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
The US poster art was done by Boris Vallejo, famous for his Heavy Metal covers.
b.
The kazoo music heard during the penguins routine is played by
Richard M. Sherman
.
c.
Jennifer Bihl
wore stockings on her legs in order to stay warm on the freezing cold location.
d.
In several of the scenes in Mexico, a large smoke cloud is seen on the horizon. At the end of the movie smoke is shown rising from a volcano. This is most likely a fortuitous eruption of the Paricutin volcano in 1947, when the movie was filmed, standing in for the eruption of Popocatepetl on Cortezs day.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
The film cost roughly $1.8 million to produce, a figure it made back in its opening weekend.
b.
Henry Rollins
was originally cast to play the role of Xavier. Due to scheduling conflicts he was replaced with
Franky G
.
c.
This actually started life as a live action project.
d.
It is revealed in the intro, on his passport, that Clarks middle name is Wilhelm.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
The part of Bonnard was first offered to
James Mason
.
b.
Although it is centered around an on-going war, no specific war is ever named in the film.
c.
Including cameos by Oliver Stone there are at least 11 other actors credited in this film that also appeared in Oliver Stones earlier Vietnam War film "Platoon".
d.
In this film, the family name is Griswald, with an "a". In the other Vacation films, their name is Griswold.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: European Vacation (1985)?
a.
Anthony Michael Hall
was asked to reprise his role from the first movie. Hall instead opted to do
Weird Science
.
b.
Delphine Chanéac
only gets one line, right at the end of the film.
c.
Anthony Spadaccini
wrote the role of Garrett specifically for
Garrett McKenna
.
d.
Debuted at the majestic Million Dollar Theater, one the pearls on the historical Los Angeles broadway district. The theater was one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. It is located on 307 South Broadway, Los Angeles, across the landmark Bradbury building. The theater opened in February 1st 1918 and among the stars to turn out were Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and Lillian Gish, as well as hundreds of eager fans who lined up for two blocks.
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